Haryana Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Dr. Sumita Misra monitored the Civil Defence Mock Drill held in the state today from the control room set up in Panchkula under ‘Operation Abhyas’. During this, she also took detailed information about the phone calls coming on Dial 112 and gave necessary instructions to officials.
Dr. Misra said this mock drill is to prepare oneself for an emergency situation. There is no need for any citizen to panic or worry. She appealed to the people to follow the information given from time to time by the district administration officials and keep themselves ready to deal with any exigency.
She said the situation is absolutely peaceful at present. While talking to journalists, she said the mock drill has been conducted in the entire state today and the live feed of the entire state is being monitored from the control room.
At several places, the mock drills have been conducted in malls while at others, this exercise has been conducted in the district secretariats. She said this is a comprehensive exercise going on in all the districts.
She emphasized the importance of such mock drills in enhancing disaster readiness and ensuring public safety during emergencies. She further informed that Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has directed that the mock drill carried out today throughout the state will be conducted regularly on the 7th of May every year to ensure 3 P’s - Preparation, Precaution and No Panic.
Dr. Misra appealed to people to follow the Do’s and Don’ts as communicated by the district administration. She said the purpose of mock drill is preparation and vigilance. Therefore, there is no need for people to panic.