Hyderabad: A mock drill as part of disaster management and monsoon
preparedness was conducted here on Wednesday in coordination with all the civic
departments concerned.
Simulating building collapse at an unspecified location with
an objective to evaluate inter-departmental preparedness, response
coordination, and emergency management capabilities in the event of a real-time
disaster scenario, the drill was organized.
An officer of Telangana Integrated Command and Control
Centre (TGICCC) made a call on National Helpline Number Dial-112 regarding a
simulated building collapse incident. The alert received at TGICCC control room
was immediately passed on to the control rooms of various departments for
immediate action.
As per SoS message flashed from TGICCC, the 108 ambulances,
police carried out relief operations under the supervision of heads of the
departments concerned and other senior officers. Throughout the drill, TGICCC
and other officers monitored and documented every development, ensuring
structured command response.
A post-drill review session was held at the war room, where
participating departments analyzed the execution, identified strengths, gaps,
and areas for improvement. It was decided that mock drills for various disaster
scenarios will be conducted periodically which will enhance the preparedness
and response of various departments involved in disaster management.
A consolidated performance report of the mock drill, along
with photographic and video documentation, has been compiled by the TGICCC. The
insights drawn will be utilized to refine SOPs, enhance training, and ensure
robust disaster response mechanisms across the State, according to TGICCC
Director VB Kamalasan Reddy.
He said the mock drill underlines the government’s
commitment to safeguarding public life and property through proactive disaster
preparedness and integrated emergency management.
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