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GHMC enhances safety preparedness through emergency drills by EV&DM

GHMC enhances safety preparedness through emergency drills by EV&DM

HYDERABAD: As a proactive safety measure, the Emergency Evacuation and Disaster Management (EV&DM) wing of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) conducted emergency evacuation drills at crucial locations in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

The initiative aimed to equip individuals and establishments, including schools, hospitals, shopping malls, office buildings, hotels, and banquet halls, with essential skills to handle emergencies effectively.

 teams conducted comprehensive mock drills, engaging participants in hands-on experiences. teams conducted comprehensive mock drills, engaging participants in hands-on experiences.

Guided by the Station Fire Officer (SFO), teams conducted comprehensive mock drills, engaging participants in hands-on experiences. Activities encompassed practicing evacuation procedures, utilizing firefighting equipment, administering first aid and CPR, and imparting crucial dos and don’ts awareness in emergency scenarios.

The focus today spanned critical locations across Hyderabad, including Ratna Deep Super Market and Primo Furniture in Gowlidoodi, Gachibowli; Mangalya Shopping Mall in AS Rao Nagar; R.S. Brothers in Gaddiannaram; MPM Millennium Wajihuddin Estate Complex in Saidabad; D. Mart in Himayatnagar Nagar; and Military Dairy Farm Road.

These drills are a pivotal step toward enhancing safety preparedness across critical locations.