Yupia, Jul 14: The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Papum Pare District, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), New Delhi, is all set to conduct the first-of-its-kind multi-hazard mock exercise in the entire country at the Pare Hydropower Station, NEEPCO, on July 16.
This landmark exercise is designed to assess preparedness and enhance coordination among key stakeholders during multi-hazard disaster scenarios, particularly focusing on hydropower installations and surrounding settlements.
As part of the preparatory activities, a tabletop exercise will be conducted on Tuesday at the Head of Project (HoP) Office, NEEPCO, where officials will simulate response strategies and plan the operational aspects of the mock drill.
The mock drill will commence at 9:00 AM on July 16, marked by the blowing of sirens at the following identified incident sites: PLHPS, Hoj; PHPS, Sopo Village; Saturday Market, Doimukh; Zampa Dam Site (downstream of Pare Hydropower Station) and downstream areas.
DC Papum Pare Vishakha Yadav has urged the public not to panic and requested all the citizens to cooperate fully and perform the basic safety protocol of Drop, Cover, and Hold during the exercise.
She further informed that during the course of the drill, emergency vehicles and response teams may be seen in action, and siren sounds may be heard across various locations and appealed to the public to bear with any inconvenience caused and assured that these measures are essential for ensuring safety and preparedness in real-life disaster situations.
This historic exercise marks a significant step towards building a disaster-resilient and safety-conscious community, and public cooperation will be vital in making it a success.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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