Port Blair, Dec.07: Mock Drill conducted on Earthquake on 07.12.2018 at Vivekananda Kendra Vidhyalaya (VKV), Port Blair which was started with issuing of warning alarm, students carried out “DUCK-COVER and HOLD” position for earthquake safety, and students were safely evacuated and assembled at safer places. The SAR teams rescued the missing/injured students from classes and provided medical first aid by MFR Teams of the school.
Further to generate adequate and appropriate awareness amongst the children and youths on the basics of disaster management, Disaster Management Exhibition has also been organized in the VKV, Port Blair which was inaugurated by Mr. R. Radhakrishnana Nair, Secretary, VKV, Port Blair wherein displayed exhibits i.e. IEC materials, SAR Equipment, Fire Extinguishers, MFR Kits and briefed to the students by Officials of Directorate of Disaster Management, NDRF Team, Police Fire personnel and Medical officials. The Mock Drill and DM Exhibition organized to enhance the capacity of school community as per the initiatives of the National Disaster Management Authority, New Delhi under AMRUT City (Port Blair).
Mr. S Vijaya Kumar, Principal of VKV, Port Blair conveyed vote of thanks to all officials of Directorate of Disaster Management, Health, A&N Police Fire Services, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), students, teachers and other staffs for successful conduct of mock drill and organizing DM Exhibition for teachers and students to enhance their capacity towards effective response during disasters.
