Wokha, December 14 (MExN): In view of the upcoming festive season and the fact that Nagaland is situated in Seismic Zone V, the District Administration of Wokha and the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) will be conducting a mock drill on Tuesday, December 20. An earthquake and fire scenario would be simulated during the exercise, DC Wokha Wezope Kenye informed in a press release.
He also stated that the objective of the Mock Drill would be to review the adequacy and efficacy of the district disaster management plan and highlight roles and responsibilities of various emergency functionaries. The effective response of authorities in mobilizing resources, working of emergency communications and community response would be evaluated and gaps in participating organizations in resources such as manpower, equipments, materials, communications and systems identified.
The selected locations are NST Junction, PWD Colony and Police Point. The mock drill would be conducted between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. The citizens of Wokha Town are requested to not panic or be alarmed by the sounds of siren and movement of personnel and ambulances and extend full co-operation to make the exercise a success.
