Bihar Conducts Earthquake Safety Drill at Patna Collectorate
The Bihar State Disaster Management Authority organized a comprehensive earthquake safety mock drill at the Patna Collectorate on Saturday. This event formed a crucial part of the ongoing Earthquake Safety Fortnight, which will conclude on January 29.
Leadership and Supervision
Sunil Kumar Singh, Commandant of the 9th Battalion NDRF, directed the exercise. Deputy Commandant Lalan Kumar provided direct supervision throughout the drill.
Primary Objectives and Training
The drill aimed to sensitize personnel about minimizing casualties and property damage during seismic events. A dedicated training team demonstrated essential rescue techniques and office safety protocols.
Training Team Leadership:- Inspectors Ashok Kumar and Gagan Sinha led the training efforts
- Sub-inspectors Chandan Singh and Gaurav Kumar provided additional support
Participation and Collaboration
Approximately 200 personnel actively participated in the program. The Bihar State Disaster Response Force and the Disaster Management Department collaborated closely to ensure the drill's success.
Key Attendees
Several senior officials attended the event, including:
- Devendra Pratap Shahi, ADM (Disaster) for Patna
- Senior representatives from the SDRF
- Fire services personnel
- NCC representatives
Broader State-wide Initiative
This mock drill represents part of a larger state-wide effort to enhance disaster preparedness across Bihar. The initiative focuses on ensuring coordinated responses among various emergency services during actual seismic events.
The exercise provided practical training that emphasized quick response times and effective rescue procedures. Participants gained hands-on experience with safety protocols designed specifically for office environments during earthquakes.
State authorities continue to prioritize disaster management training as essential for protecting both lives and infrastructure. Regular drills help maintain readiness among emergency response teams throughout Bihar.
