ITANAGAR, SEP 24:

The Department of Disaster Management, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, will conduct a hospital mock exercise based on an earthquake and multi-hazard emergency scenario at five hospitals in Itanagar and Naharlagun from September 25 to 28 to assess and strengthen disaster preparedness, emergency response and coordination among hospitals and response agencies.

The exercise will begin on September 25, with a simulated emergency exercise at Hormin Hospital at around 10 am, followed by another at Niba Hospital at around 2 pm. On September 26, the exercise will be conducted at TRIHMS, Naharlagun, at around 11 am.

On September 28, R.K. Mission Hospital will conduct the exercise at around 10 am, followed by Heema Hospital at around 2 pm.

The mock exercise will simulate emergency situations including an earthquake, multiple casualties, fire incidents, search and rescue operations, evacuation and mass-casualty management.

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Fire & Emergency Services and Health Department will participate in the exercise under the supervision of the Arunachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA).

The department has appealed to the general public and patients not to panic or mistake the simulated emergency situations for a real disaster. Patients and attendants have been advised to follow instructions issued by hospital authorities and exercise personnel and cooperate with the response teams.

The exercise aims to strengthen hospital and emergency response preparedness and improve coordination among various agencies for effective disaster management and saving lives during actual emergencies.