Shillong, Sept 30: A Mockdrill on earthquake will be held on the 4th October, 2024 at 11.A.M sharp at the Additional and Main Secretariat Building. The drill will be participated by employees of the both the Secretariat Buildings and by line departments from SDRF, Fire & Emergency Services, DM&HO, Police, MPRO, PWD, MeCEL, MUDA, Urban, PHED and Local Volunteers. Civil Hospital and Woodland Hospital will also participate during the drill.
To start the drill, a siren will be given at 11. A.M to indicate an earthquake. Employees of both the buildings will evacuate and assemble at 2(two) pre -designated assembly areas i.e. the open space in front of All Saints Cathedral and open space in front of All Saint’s Hall. People are requested to allow the ambulances, fire tenders, rescue parties to perform their duties.
