Earthquake mega drill

SHILLONG, MAR 5: The National Disaster Management Authority, New Delhi in collaboration with CSIR-NEIST Jorhat will conduct a Mega Mock Exercise on earthquake of the magnitude of 8.7 on a Ritcher Scale simulating the Shillong 1897 earthquake on the  March 10 from 11:30 am in Shillong.   T

East Khasi hills  deputy commissioner and Chairman District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Sanjay Goyal informed that this information is meant for the general public so as to avoid panic and confusion knowing that is it only an exercise to prepare for any disaster in future.

The selected disaster sites where Mock Exercise will be conducted are Nongrimmaw, Laitumkhrah; MUDA Shopping Complex, Police Bazaar; Petrol Pump, Polo; NEEPCO Office and Shillong Public School.

Goyal further informed that Nazareth hospital, Civil hospital and Military hospital will be the designated hospitals for the treatment of injured victims. However, schools not being examination centre for board exams and other hospitals will conduct evacuation drill on their own within their premises.- By Our Reporter