In a crucial step toward improving disaster preparedness, 12 BN NDRF, in coordination with the District Administration Longleng, District Police and Medical Staff conducted a district-level mock exercise on earthquake scenario in Longleng, on 25th February 2025 held at DC’s Office complex.
Deputy Commissioner, Longleng, W. Manpai Phom acknowledged the 12th NDRF team for conducting the mock exercise in the district. As part of the activities calendar, the mock exercise was successfully conducted and the rescue system was demonstrated by the team.
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The DC requested for the support of the Government in making the working personnel in the district better equipped and trained. He also said that the District Administration will in future tie-up with the NDRF team, so that the district person’el are given such kind of trainings.
NDRF Rescuers led by Dr. Rajiv Kamal Nath and Inspector W. Limathung Odyuo demonstrated search and rescue techniques on how to approach trapped victims in collapsed buildings, how to evacuate using emergency and non-emergency moves and provide first aid. Emergency medical units were also set up to treat those injured in the simulated disaster. They also demonstrated rope rescue techniques. Around 100 people including police forces witnessed the mock exercise.
