Eluru collector orders district-wide civil mock drills
To strengthen public preparedness and raise awareness on civil protection, the Eluru district administration will conduct mock drills throughout the district in accordance with the Civil Defence Rules prescribed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
Eluru District Collector K. Vetriselvi held a teleconference with officials from the police, revenue, fire, medical, and other emergency service departments on Wednesday regarding the civil mock drill initiative.
Ms. Vetriselvi emphasised the need for coordinated participation by all emergency service departments. She stressed in particular, that mock drills should be conducted at all major industrial establishments in the district, with a focus on advanced civil safety measures.
She said: 'The mock drill report must be documented with photographic evidence and submitted to the District Collectorate following each drill.'
Additionally, she instructed Revenue Divisional Officers (RDOs) to collaborate with officials in their respective mandals to spread awareness on civil protection among the people. She also recommended organising rehearsals and mock drill programmes as part of the awareness campaign.
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