{"id":27470,"date":"2023-11-23T06:09:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T06:09:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/mock-drills-test-ndmas-disaster-readiness-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2023-11-23T06:09:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T06:09:07","slug":"mock-drills-test-ndmas-disaster-readiness-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/mock-drills-test-ndmas-disaster-readiness-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Mock drills test NDMA\u2019s disaster readiness | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Syndicates at National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Provincial Level Simulation Exercise (SimEx) on Thursday showcased their pre-disaster preparedness plans, shared recommendations and coordination strategies with various government and humanitarian stakeholders.<\/p>\n

The Multi Hazards SimEx covers a range of topics to enhance the disaster management cycle including components of gender and child protection.<\/p>\n

The purpose of conducting multi-hazards mock exercises was to enhance the preparedness and response capabilities of Balochistan\u2019s disaster management agencies to deal with emergency-like situations.<\/p>\n

As part of proactive approach, NDMA has organized three-day simulation exercises. The syndicates also emphasized the need for effective coordination and cooperation among all stakeholders involved in disaster management and relief activities.<\/p>\n

Read<\/strong>\u00a0Balochistan prioritises disaster readiness<\/a><\/p>\n

The participants applied the learned concepts to respond to simulated disasters at local and national level.<\/p>\n

Six syndicates participated in the mock exercise including representatives from Provincial Disaster Management Authority Balochistan, District Disaster Management Authorities, armed forces and NGOs.<\/p>\n

Mock drills on preparedness and response based on various scenarios such as cyclones, forest fires, floods and earthquakes were conducted in the exercise.<\/p>\n

NDMA conducted first SimEx at national level in March this year in Islamabad.<\/p>\n

To examine technical driven probabilistic recurrence of floods, forest fires, earthquake, coastal emergencies in Balochistan, the exercise would enable the provincial departments and local administrations for preparing plan at all tier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n