NDRF conducts Mock Drill on Earthquake & Landslide at Samba

JAMMU : The 13th Battalion of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted a mock drill on Earthquake and Landslide preparedness under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner, Samba, Anuradha Gupta, who is also the Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Samba, here at DC Office.

The NDRF team displayed scene assessment, security and cutting-off building utilities. The team also showed the process for recovery of surface victims, rope rescue techniques and recovering victims. The NDRF team also demonstrated the building-cutting approach to the victim and the use of VLC (Victim Locating Camera), extricating the victim with pre-hospital treatment, using an airlifting bag (heavy slap or load) and conducting Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) if the victim is unconscious.

On the occasion observers were briefed on their roles and duties during an event of any calamity.

The situations were conceptualized to derive certain lessons and find gaps, if any, in the resources/systems. Mobilization of resources takes place on orders of respective department heads to mitigate the situation. The concept of Incident Response System to manage the disaster is practised on the occasion.

At the end of the mock exercise, a detailed debriefing also took place to consolidate the good practices and lessons learnt.

After the demonstration, Chairman DDMA (DC) Samba, appreciated the 13th Battalion of NDRF for showcasing the preparedness mechanism at the time of an earthquake. It was pointed out that an earthquake and landslide can occur at any time as Samba is located in a seismic zone.

Chairman DDMA (DC) Samba stressed on the authorities to introduce the latest technology for real-time communication, disaster assessment, disaster response and rescue operation and other aid in case of any natural or manmade disaster. He appreciated the team of 13th Bn NDRF for organizing a wonderful and informative mock drill in the district.

Senior Superintendent of Police Samba Benam Tosh, ADC Samba Rakesh Dubey, CMO, Dy. Commandant NDRF Uttam Singh, DSP Telecommunication Samba, Officer Fire and emergency services Samba, DIO Samba, 3 SOS and 25 other Participants from NDRF. Besides, all concerned line departments including Education, Health, PHE, I&FC, Traffic, PDD, F&E Services, Police, Traffic, Transport and Revenue were present during the event.