| HYDERABAD, JUNE 04, 2025: As part of Disaster Management and Monsoon preparedness, and following the directions of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, the TGiCCC conducted mock drill in collaboration with other stakeholders i.e., Police Commissionerates of Hyderabad, Cyberabad & Rachakonda (L&0 and Traffic), Fire Services & Disaster Management, NDRF, GHMG, HYDRAA, HMWS&SB, Health, Medical & Family Welfare, SDMA, I&PR, TGSPDCL, and Hyderabad District Collectorate simulating building collapse at an unspecified location to evaluate inter-departmental preparedness, response coordination, and emergency management capabilities in the event of a real-time disaster scenario.
An officer of TGiCCC stationed at Book ‘N’ More Library and Activity Centre Tukaramgate Police station limits Secunderabad made a call on Dial-112 , the national helpline number regarding a building collapse on Wednesday (June 4, 2025) resulting in two deaths and injuries to 15 other persons. The above alert received at TGICCC control was immediately passed on to the Control rooms of various departments for immediate action.
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| As per the SOS message flashed from TGiCCC, the 108 ambulance and L&O and Traffic police reached the spot within 10 to 15 minutes and initiated the relief and rescue operations by barricading the area and diverted the traffic, facilitating easy movement for emergency services. The DRF team, NDRF, SDRF, Fire Tenders, Revenue, TGSPDCL, HMWS&SB officials reached the incident spot swiftly and actively participated in the mock drill providing rescue and relief operations.
The above exercise was carried out under the supervision of heads of concerned departments and other senior officers. Throughout the drill, the TGICC and MAOC officers monitored and documented every development ensuring structure command control. A post drill review was conducted in the war room where participating departments analysed the execution, identified strengths, gaps and areas of improvement. It was decided to conduct mock drills for various disaster situations periodically which will enhance the preparedness and response of various departments involved in disaster management. A consolidated performance report of the mock drill, along with photographic and video documentation, has been compiled by the TGiCCC. The insights drawn will be utilized to refine SOPs, enhance training, and ensure robust disaster response mechanisms across the state. This mock drill underlines the government’s commitment to safeguarding public life and property through proactive disaster preparedness and integrated emergency departments, stated VB Kamalasan Reddy, Director, TGICCC, Hyderabad, on Wednesday.
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