The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Home Department has requested the public not to panic during the conduct of the State-wide mega mock exercise on October 24 but cooperate for the smooth conduct of the exercise.

The NSDMA will be conducting the Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx), a State-wide mega mock exercise on an earthquake scenario with a magnitude of 8.7 on the Richter scale.

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“This exercise is being carried out to test the capability of the State in responding and also managing any disaster,” stated the NSDMA.

A siren bell will be sounded from the PHQ at 09:00 AM, further sirens will also be used by emergency vehicles participating in the drill.