Mock drill marks Disaster Management Day

There was a loud explosion at the junior college premises in the city at 1 pm on Tuesday.


Confusion gripped the place as nobody had a clue on what must be done. Soon, members of the fire and emergency department got into action, much to the relief of everybody present.
It was a mock drill organised to mark the National Disaster Management Day, by the fire and emergency services department, Home Guards, medical staff and the police.
It was a demonstration by the staff of these departments on what needs to be done in such situations and how to rescue affected people.
Steps to be taken when there is a disaster situation in multi-storied buildings or when there is a fire mishap were also demonstrated.
Those present were all praise for the ‘timely action’ of the disaster management team.