Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), home department would be conducting the Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx), a State-wide mega mock exercise, on October 24, 2024.
In a press release, NSDMA joint chief executive officer Johnny Ruangmei informed that the exercise would be conducted on an earthquake scenario with a magnitude of 8.7 on the Richter scale.
The exercise is being carried out to test the capability of the State in responding and also managing any disaster.
NSDMA informed that a siren bell would be sounded from the PHQ at 9am, further sirens would also be used by emergency vehicles participating in the drill. In this regard, NSDMA has requested the public not to panic but cooperate for smooth conduct of the exercise.