Preparations to Deal with Floods in Chhattisgarh Intensify: Table-Top Exercise on August 18 and Mock Drill on August 20

Raipur, A high-level conference was organized by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) with the aim of dealing with potential flood disasters in the state and strengthening preparedness. During this, it was decided that a state-level table-top exercise will be organized on August 18 and a comprehensive mock exercise (mock drill) on August 20 to test the actual capabilities of disaster management and inter-departmental coordination in the state.

Testing Preparations for Quick Relief and Rescue is Essential

Secretary of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Mrs. Shammi Abidi, instructed the officials of the District Disaster Management Authorities to deeply understand all the processes and SOPs of the table-top exercise. She said that this rehearsal will prove to be very important for conducting relief and rescue operations with zero delay during a real disaster.

Emphasis on Inter-Departmental Coordination

During the conference, the active role and coordination of various departments during floods were reviewed in detail. A framework was prepared for the quick actions to be taken by the Health and Family Welfare, Public Works, Water Resources, Public Health Engineering (PHE), and Animal Husbandry departments during the disaster.

Senior Officials from Key Departments Attended the Review Meeting

Senior officials from Nagar Sena, Fire Services, Civil Defense, Police Headquarters, Raipur Railway Division (DRM), Director of Swami Vivekananda Airport, Telecommunication, Science Center and Industrial Health and Safety Department, along with Panchayat, Energy, Transport, and Food departments attended this important meeting. Nodal officers from all districts of the state joined this conference through online mode.