DIMAPUR :
In view of the state wide mock drill on Earthquake Disaster to be held on 24th October, 2024, a Tabletop Exercise (TTEx) was organized by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Dimapur, in collaboration with the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Home Department, at DC’s Conference Hall, Dimapur on 22nd October, 2024. The exercise aimed to assess the preparedness and coordination among various stakeholders in the event of an earthquake.
The meeting was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner and Incident Commander of DDMA Dimapur, Zakabo V. Rotokha. In his opening remarks, he welcomed all attendees and encouraged stakeholders to maintain close contact with the District Disaster Management Authority for any clarifications or queries. He stressed the importance of readiness and cooperation in mitigating disaster impacts.
SDO (Civil) & Deputy Incident Commander of DDMA Dimapur, Yanthungbemo Kikon, provided an overview of the finalized incident sites, the appointment of observers, and the Incident Response Teams (IRTs) that would be engaged during the exercise. He briefed the participants on their roles and responsibilities, urging the GBs and other leaders to inform their respective communities about the upcoming earthquake preparedness drill scheduled for 24th October 2024, starting at 9 AM, to prevent unnecessary alarm.
District Project Associate, DDMA Dimapur, Thejavizo Kehie, delivered a PowerPoint presentation outlining the earthquake disaster scenario and NEPEx.
Seven key locations were selected in Dimapur for incident simulations, including
i. Dimapur Government College: Fire at the auditorium, missing students, and structural damage.
ii. Pantaloons Shopping Mall: Structural damage, missing customers, and heavy traffic congestion.
iii. GHSS Lingrijan School: Structural damage and building collapse.
iv. Forest Residential Area: Fire, evacuation of residents, and injuries.
v. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Limited Dimapur Depot: Fire, staff evacuation, and injuries.
vi. Primary Health Centre (PHC) Duncan: Structural damage and evacuation of patients.
vii. DC Office Dimapur: Structural damage, building collapse, and missing persons.
The exercise was attended by various stakeholders, including government departments, emergency services, and community leaders.
LONGLENG:
In connection with the National Emergency Preparation Exercise (NEPEx) on earthquake scenario scheduled to be conducted on 24th October 2024, a Table Top Exercise was held at DC’s Conference Hall, Longleng on 22nd October 2024 under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Longleng, W. Manpai Phom, NCS.
Chairing the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner said through the 7th mock exercise in Nagaland, everyone must learn to be prepared at actual situations when earthquakes and other natural calamities happen. He urged all the Departments, wards and civil societies to take the exercise very seriously and get involved positively during the exercise.
DPA, DDMA Longleng, Vekuzo Lohe, urged all officials to actively participate during the mock exercise for awareness so as to equip ourselves with capabilities when actual disaster strikes. He also highlighted on the sequence of the Mock Exercise.
He spoke on the structure of the Incident Respond System (IRS) comprising of responsible officer, Incident Commanders, Operation Section, Planning Section and Logistic Section and various unit Leads involved. Accordingly, he briefed on the involvement of all line Departments and their roles and responsibilities as per the IRS structure of the district. He added that four incident locations have been identified for the Mock Exercise.
All line departments and stake holders under Longleng district attended the Table Top Exercise.
PEREN:
A Table Top Exercise (TTEx) was held at Town Hall, Peren Town on 22nd October 2024 under the chairmanship of SDO © Hq, Sentilong Ozukum.
Deputy Commissioner Peren, Hiazu Meru in his address said, TTEx is being organised as a prelude event to the Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx) to sensitize the stakeholders for the NEPEx.
He also added, the Mega Mock Exercise on Earthquake Disaster which is scheduled to be held on 24th October 2024 is a preparedness exercise that aims to generate greater awareness among the communities and different agencies on how to establish mechanism for effective response to any disaster. Meru also appealed the Heads of Offices and line departments to give importance of the mock exercise and also carry out their assigned tasks responsibly.
Further, the DC informed that Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) will be set up at Town Hall, Peren Town, while Staging Area at Peren Town, Local Ground.
District Project Associate (DPA), DDMA Peren, Kedigong while presenting the brief overview of the Incident Response System (IRS) Structure through a PowerPoint said, IRS is a mechanism which reduces ad hocism in response through a well-conceived team and it also incorporate all the tasks that may need to be performed during the response. Additionally, he also highlighted the roles and responsibilities of the Incident Response Teams and the earthquake scenario.
During the TTEx, OC Wireless also demonstrated the proper handling of wireless set.
WOKHA:
Table Top Exercise (TTE) meeting was conveyed by the Deputy Commissioner Wokha on 22nd October 2024 at DC’s conference hall, Wokha in regard to Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx) which is scheduled to be held on 24th October 2024.
Deputy Commissioner & Chairman DDMA Wokha, Vineet Kumar, IAS who chaired the meeting appealed all the Wokha District Disaster Management Authority members to actively participate for the success of the exercise.
District Project Associate, DDMA Wokha, Mercy Kithan gave a PowerPoint presentation about the tentative sequence of the activities for the mock exercise.
TSEMINYU:
A Table Top Exercise in connection with the National Emergency Preparation Exercise (NEPEx) on earthquake scenario which will be conducted on 24th October 2024 at RSA ground, Tseminyu was conducted at DC conference hall Tseminyu on 22nd October 2024.
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kikumsangla Jamir briefed on the mock drill scenario.
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MOKOKCHUNG:
A Table Top Exercise sequence for the Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx) for Mokokchung District was held at ADC Planning Conference Hall on 22nd October 2024.
During the program, Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung, Thsuvisie phoji delivered in introductory to NEPEx 2024 Multi State Mock Exercise while a power point presentation on Incident Response System (IRS) was presented by Assistant Commissioner, Shreyansee Jain, IAS.
The Mock drill scenario and discussion on resource mobilization was taken by Additional Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung, Chumlamo Humtsoe with the members. Nagaland Police Telecom organization (NPTO) conduct a demonstration on operation of wireless set to the members during the program.
CHÜMOUKEDIMA:
A Table Top Exercise sequence” meeting was held at the DC Conference Hall, Chumoukedima, which was Organized by the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority as part of the Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx) statewide Mega Mock Exercise. The event, aims to enhance disaster management preparedness and coordination among relevant authorities.
The session was introduced by DC and Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Chumoukedima, Polan John, alongside Dr. Kuzonyi Wideo, ADC & CEO of DDMA Chumoukedima.
The DC said that the e’ercise aims to test and improve disaster response and coordination capabilities, ensuring preparedness for potential emerged in the State. He also urged the Departments to take responsibility for what roles they have given and to make this mock drill a successful one as all the activities will be observed from the Central.
The sequence of activities planned includes an introduction to the statewide Mega Mock Exercise, followed by a detailed briefing on the mock drill scenario, observer and self-assessment formats, and the site-in-charge format. An additional briefing on the search and rescue operation will be conducted by the Operation Section Chief (OSC).
The event will also feature a wireless set demonstration led by OC Wireless and a discussion on mobilization strategies.
NOKLAK:
Table Top Exercise of Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx), a state wide Mega Mock Exercise on Earth quake was held on 22nd October 2024 at DC’s Conference Hall, Noklak.
SDO (Civil) & CEO Noklak, Vikhoto Richa gave the introduction to NEPEx Statewide Mega Mock Exercise & Incident Response System (IRS). He briefed on Mock Drill Scenario which is going to be conduct on 24th October 2024. He also highlighted the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders involved in managing disaster as per the Incident Response System flowchart.
DPA, DDMA Noklak, Tanghiu highlighted on Observer/ Self-assessment format & site incharge during table top exercise.
TUENSANG:
In preparation for the upcoming National Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx) on 24th October 2024 along with the rest of the state simulating an earthquake scenario, the Tuensang District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) convened a Table Top Exercise (TTEx) cum preparatory meeting on 22nd October 2024 at DC’s conference hall, Tuensang
Deputy Commissioner Tuensang, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa (NCS) during the meeting highlighted the role and responsible of the various departments participating at the Mock Drill Exercise. She also expressed that all the concern officers to actively participate and also to be prepared and coordinate one another for the smooth conduct of the Mock Drill Exercise.
ZUNHEBOTO:
A Table Top Exercise, for the upcoming Mock drill scheduled on 24th October, 2024, was held at DC’s Conference hall, Zunheboto on 22nd October 2024.
Deputy Commissioner & Chairman DDMA Zunheboto, Rahul Bhanudas Mali said that, the simulation event is to assess the preparedness of all the concerned departments and resource availabilities in the district for assistance at times of impending natural calamity/disaster occurrences. He further appealed to all line departments to participate with sincerity.
The Deputy Commissioner through a circular informed to the citizens of Zunheboto town and neighbouring villages that, there will blowing of sirens in the wake of mock drill in different locations on 24th October 2024 from 9:00 AM onwards and therefore no citizens should panic or convey false assumptions of the blown sirens.
MON:
The District Disaster management Authority (DDMA) Mon conducted a Table Top Exercise for the state-wide Mega Mock Exercise on Earthquake Disaster on 24th October 2024, at DC Conference Hall Mon on 22nd October 2024.
Deputy Commissioner Mon, Ajit Kumar Verma, IAS briefed the role and functions of each department and urged them to be responsible in their assigned duties. ADC Hq. Mon read out the tentative sequence of activity for the Mock Exercise on 24th October 2024. The house actively participated in the Table Top Exercise and was well prepared for the Mega Mock Earthquake Exercise.
NIULAND:
In preparation for the state-wide Mega Mock Drill Exercise on Earthquake Disaster for Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx), a Tabletop Exercise (TTEx) was conducted on 22nd October 2024 at DC Conference Hall, Niuland under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner and Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Niuland, Sara S. Jamir. The exercise focused on the importance of raising awareness to prepare and respond effectively when actual disasters strike. The exercise also emphasized familiarization with rules, guidelines, and responsibilities during earthquakes.
ADC Niuland, S. Athsangla, briefed on the mock drill scenario and appraised that the exercise will take place at three sites and main staging area will be at Public ground, Niuland Town.
The DC & Chairman, DDMA requested all concerned departments involved in the mock drill to actively participate for the successful conduct of the mock exercise. The Table Top Exercise was attended by various departments and stakeholders in Niuland district, ensuring a collaborative and coordinated approach to disaster preparedness.
