G.B. Pant Hospital Conducts Earthquake and Fire Mock Drill to Assess Emergency Preparedness

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 26 May 2025

A complete Earthquake and Fire Mock Drill was performed on the Isolation Ward of G.B. Pant Hospital, Sri Vijaya Puram, on May 23 as a part of a quarterly security train mandated by the Chief Secretary. The drill was geared toward evaluating the hospital’s emergency response and preparedness, significantly amongst paramedical workers.

The train started with a simulated earthquake adopted by a fireplace outbreak. Hospital workers, together with paramedics and sufferers, adopted the ‘Duck, Cover and Hold’ earthquake security protocol and evacuated to a chosen protected space in a coordinated method.

Dr. Arpita Saha, Additional Medical Superintendent of G.B. Pant Hospital, led the operation because the Incident Commander. Following a headcount, it was reported that 11 people have been lacking. The Incident Commander instantly activated search and rescue groups. Meanwhile, a simulated hearth state of affairs close to the mortuary prompted the ward’s hearth response staff to provoke firefighting measures.

Personnel from the Fire Department, Police, District Administration, and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) swiftly arrived on the web site. Under the steering of the Incident Commander, all businesses labored in tandem to include the hearth, rescue the lacking, and supply first support. Injured people have been attended to by on-site docs, and people requiring superior care have been transported to the primary hospital.

The mock drill concluded with an “All Clear” sign issued at 12:15 pm.

During the debriefing session, Mr. Janik Ram, Assistant Director of the Directorate of Disaster Management, lauded the well timed and efficient response of the medical and help workers. Dr. B. Ajith Kumar and Dr. Rajeev Ghosh, Nodal Officers from the Directorate of Health Services (DHS), expressed gratitude to all collaborating departments for his or her cooperation in guaranteeing the success of the train. (Story Based on PR)