Jammu: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2017 was celebrated by SDRF 2nd Bn here Friday at its headquarters by organizing massive mock Drill Exercises cum Demonstrations.
The demonstrations were held in presence of a large number of students drawn from Government Girls Higher Secondary School Shastri Nagar, Government Girls Higher Secondary School Mubarak Mandi Jammu, Ranbir Higher Secondary School, Oriental Academy Mohalla Afgan Jammu, Model Academy BC Road Jammu and Jodhamal Public School.
The mock drills covered rescue operations during Man-made and Natural disasters like Road Accident, First Medical Responder, Collapse Structure Search and Rescue, controlling of Small Fire incidents and Flood Water Rescue.
The staff of these school and representatives of various departments were also present on the occasion. A group of students also participated in the mock drill.
Earlier, Commandant SDRF Rashmi Wazir welcomed the participants and the Chief Guest IGP Hgds/CD & SDRF J&K, Danish Rana.
The chief guest, in his address, appreciated the role of SDRF 2nd Bn Jammu for conducting such Mock Drill Exercises cum Demonstrations. He also highlighted the concern of Government to strengthen the institution of Disaster Management in the state of J&K. He informed that the Directorate of Hgds/CD & SDRF J&K has prepared comprehensive plans for training of SDRF personnel and purchase of high value rescue equipments. The Chief Guest also requested all stakeholders to prepare themselves in an efficient manner and strengthen capacity building for tackling adverse & hostile situations.
