MOCK DRILL ON EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS

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The Chandigarh Administration, in collaboration with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School Sector-21A, Chandigarh, conducted a mock drill on earthquake preparedness. Various concerned departments involved in disaster management participated in this event. The Chief Guest for the occasion was worthy Additional Deputy commissioner, Chandigarh Mr. Amandeep Singh Bhatti. School Principal Ms. Sukhpal extended a warm welcome to the Chief Guest ,Mr. D.L. Jakhar,Assistant Commandant NDRF, Mr. Sanjeev Kohli, Nodal Officer Disaster Management, Chandigarh Administration, Mr. Sachin Singla,DPRO, Chandigarh, Ms. Sanjana Vats, District Youth Officer, Chandigarh, Dy. Superintendent Of Chandigarh Police and other dignitaries.

Mr. Amandeep Singh Bhatti ADC inaugurated the mock drill.
The drill commenced with Mr. Sandeep Kumar, NSS P.O. GMSSS-21A, Chandigarh informing Mr. Sanjeev Kohli, the Nodal Officer of Disaster Management, Chandigarh Administration about a simulated scenario where the school building had collapsed due to an earthquake, trapping many students and teachers inside. Mr. Kohli promptly relayed this information to all concerned agencies.

The PCR of Chandigarh Police was the first to arrive at the siteat followed by senior officers who assessed the situation. Shortly after, three fire brigade vans reached the location and began their operations. A team of doctors arrived to check the victims, and ambulances transported critical cases to the hospital.

The NDRF team played a crucial role in rescuing the trapped students and teachers. Mr. Sanjay Bist provided an engaging commentary throughout the drill, which was highly appreciated by everyone present. Volunteers from the Aapda Mitra organization and Civil Defence Force actively participated, demonstrating their preparedness and coordination.

Following the mock drill, a briefing session was conducted to summarize the events and assess the effectiveness of the response. The event concluded with a plantation drive, where all dignitaries participated in planting trees, emphasizing the importance of environmental conservation alongside disaster preparedness.