Belonia, February 5 (TIWN): As part of preparedness programmes, a mega coordinated mock-drill on hypothetical earthquake and fire incident was conducted at Santirbazar HS School in South Tripura district here today. The mock-drill was organized by the disaster management (NDRF) team of Santirbazar Administration involving the school students.

A vast number of students participated in the event while the participation of girl students was noticeable during the mock-drill.

After the completion of mega mock-drill, the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Santirbazar- Uttam Mandal said, "We were trained how to act in case of any natural disasters and fire incidents. We also learned about the ways of dousing fire with gas. It will be very helpful to all of us.”

According to a NDRF team member, tt was a successful mock drill as everyone performed on cue. And they had no reason not to, since it was the students themselves who designed evacuation plans and explored all possibilities to make the disaster management exercise effective.

Besides, the NDRF team has administered a pledge that urged students to act carefully in the event of a disaster, access information regarding possible vulnerabilities and to promote a culture of safety at home and in society.