Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 677/18

MULTI STATE MOCK EXERCISE ON EARTHQUAKE DISASTER

The Joint Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department has informed that a Multi State Mock Exercise on Earthquake Disaster will be conducted simultaneously in all Districts of Meghalaya. The Orientation & Coordination Conference will be held on 23.10.2019, Table Top Exercise on 30.10.2018 and Mock Exercise on 31.10.2018. The aim and objective of the Mock Exercise are to review disaster management plans of the State/Districts, to highlight the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders as per IRS and enhance coordination among emergency support functions at District level, to general public awareness by involvement of LGBs, NGOs and community and to identity gaps in resources, manpower and communications and any other field.