Goa's getting cyclone-ready!

Katia Goes

Although cyclone 'Tauktae' already visited Goa, had a ball of time and left for unknown territory, who is to say that another member of its cyclonic family will not decide to make Goa plans this year?

Goa | State level mock exercise | Cyclone | Photo: Sandeep Desai

In accordance with the old saying, 'better safe than sorry', a State level tabletop exercise was conducted by the Goa State Disaster Management Authority on March 3, 2023.

Goa | State level mock exercise | Cyclone | Rescue | Photo: Sandeep Desai

The mock exercise was held from 9 am onwards in, both, North and South Goa districts.

Goa | State level mock exercise | Cyclone | Water | Rescue | Photo: Sandeep Desai

The primary motive of the exercise was to enhance the level of disaster preparedness in case the state sees cyclonic activity.

Goa | State level mock exercise | Cyclone | Rescue | Photo: Sandeep Desai

A specialised rescue operation was carried out by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) at the simulation site of a high rise building for heli rescue.

Goa | State level mock exercise | Cyclone | Helicopter | Helipad | Photo: Sandeep Desai

Following the motto, 'leave no man behind!', or in this case, man's best friend, this loyal furball was an active part of the drill.

Goa | State level mock exercise | Cyclone | Dog | Animal | Photo: Sandeep Desai

The drill focused on important aspects such as evacuation, search, rescue and relief operations.

Goa | State level mock exercise | Cyclone | Rescue | Photo: Sandeep Desai

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