Tamil Nadu Stages Nationwide Mock Drills for Emergency Preparedness
Tamil Nadu orchestrates comprehensive mock drills at key installations, testing emergency preparedness in nuclear, thermal, and port facilities. The drills, echoed statewide, are a reaction to recent security concerns, focusing on safe evacuation, first aid, and rapid response, under the coordination of the State Emergency Operation Centre.
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In a strategic effort to bolster emergency preparedness, Tamil Nadu government is executing mock drills across crucial state installations. A drill is slated for the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant and North Chennai Thermal Power Station, aiming to test emergency systems.
The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) is leading the coordination, engaging vital state forces, including police, fire rescue, and disaster response teams. The initiative follows directives from the Union Home Ministry, catalyzed by the Pahalgam terror episode.
Similar exercises have been conducted in nuclear and petroleum facilities statewide, focusing on emergency evacuation protocols and first aid efficiency, ensuring Tamil Nadu's readiness for crises.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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