In line with the directive of the Home Department regarding the conduct of the Annual Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx) scheduled for October 24, a coordination meeting was held on October 17, 2024, in the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall, Dimapur. The meeting was convened to assess the state’s capability to respond to any potential disaster situation.

Yanthungbemo Kikon, SDO © chaired the meeting and took stock of the preparations for the upcoming exercise. He reviewed the availability of ambulances, manpower, and resources from different departments. Specific attention was given to identifying incident areas and staging areas to ensure a comprehensive and realistic exercise this year.

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During the meeting, different departments were assigned various responsibilities to coordinate an efficient response during the exercise.  Kikon emphasized the importance of making this year’s NEPEx more realistic by focusing on real-time challenges and seamless coordination between departments.

He urged all departments to stay prepared and ensure clear communication channels during the drill. The meeting concluded with discussions on contingency measures and the finalization of key logistical arrangements.