Table Top Exercise Srinagar/IBNS: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, Tuesday chaired a meeting regarding Table Top Exercise on earthquake with officers of NDRF and SDRF.
The meeting held threadbare discussion on the response, rescue and rehabilitation preparation plan and strategy to mitigate the damage and loss of lives and property during high-intensity earthquakes.
Members of the police, CRPF and HoD’s of line departments were also present during the meeting.
Underlining the importance of coordinated and glitch-less communication between departments during a major disaster, the Div Com said communication is the first casualty of an earthquake or flood and it needs to be strengthened.
He stressed that concerned departments need to maintain satellite phones and wireless communication devices for quick response, search and rescue.
Div Com directed district administration of Srinagar to loop in Imams whose services shall be used to inform and educate people regarding dos and don’ts during earthquakes.
He also directed concerned departments to conduct mock drills to commensurate preparation and response to a disaster.
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