Budgam Civil Defense organizes day-long workshop on disaster management

BUDGAM, OCTOBER 14: District Disaster Management Authority (Civil Defense) in coordination with the district administration Budgam today organized a day-long workshop on disaster management, preparedness and rescue at Sheikh-ul-Alam Hall in Budgam.

The workshop was presided over by DG SDRF, Dr Dilbagh Singh, as chief guest whereas DDC Budgam Mohammad Haroon Malik and SSP Budgam Tejinder Singh were guests of honor on the occasion.

Large participation, of students, rescue volunteers, home guards, Aganwadi workers, Fire & Emergency workers, was seen on the occasion.

While inaugurating the workshop, the DDC in his address said there is need to regularly organize such workshops. He elaborated on the role of students, volunteers and other agencies in handling emergent situations.

He said that the first response during an emergency is the most essential rescue period and to face such an eventuality our response force should be fully prepared and also in combat position negotiate this all.

The DDC said hazards of any natural calamity or manmade disasters could happen any time without warning and that the administration must remain pro-active and fully equipped with all first aid resources to tackle such an emergency.

Speaking on the occasion, DG SDRF said their focus was to involve youth, who can provide helping hands during such crises. He said their objective must be to avoid the adverse impact of hazards and means to check them from turning into disasters.

The day-long workshop also witnessed mock drill of first aid presented by SDRF and other concerned rescue workers. A mock exercise by medical teams and fire and emergency workers and home guards was also displayed during the workshop.