Table Top drill reviews coordination and response plans ahead of full-scale mock exercise
Hatsingimari: In a step towards strengthening disaster preparedness, the 1st Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Guwahati Headquarters, conducted a Table Top Exercise on February 2 at the District Commissioner’s Conference Hall in Hatsingimari, South Salmara Mankachar.
The exercise was organised as part of preparations for a final earthquake mock drill scheduled for the following day. It aimed to assess readiness, streamline response mechanisms, and enhance coordination among departments to ensure swift and effective action during emergencies.
The session was held in the presence of the Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chief Executive Officer of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), South Salmara Mankachar, and the District Project Officer (DPO), DDMA. Heads of various departments and their representatives, volunteers, Gaon Pradhans, and other concerned officials actively participated in the programme.
During the exercise, participants reviewed standard operating procedures, mapped out roles and responsibilities, and discussed likely earthquake scenarios. Emphasis was placed on strengthening communication channels, resource mobilisation, evacuation planning, and inter-agency collaboration to minimise risks and ensure timely rescue and relief operations.
Officials noted that such simulated exercises play a crucial role in identifying gaps in preparedness and improving the overall disaster management framework at the district level. The discussions also focused on refining strategies to ensure that frontline responders and local authorities are equipped to handle real-time challenges during natural disasters.
The Table Top Exercise forms part of ongoing efforts by the district administration and the NDRF to build a resilient disaster response system and enhance community safety in South Salmara Mankachar.
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