PASIGHAT, Mar 29: A team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Itanagar in collaboration with the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) conducted a two-day mock-drill on emergency and rescue measures today to prevent natural disasters caused by flood etc., at Borguli village under Mebo subdivision.
Earlier, on March 28, a daylong table top exercise was held under supervision of Mebo EAC involving NDRF personnel, community volunteers (AAPDA Mitra), GBs, PRI members, line department etc., while today mock exercise on flood rescue scenario was conducted and practically demonstrated.
Deputy Commissioner East Siang, Tayi Taggu, was among those present. During this exercise, people were trained to effectively and efficiently cope with emergency or disastrous situations like floods and to prepare to prevent the same besides the role of NDRF.