June
13th, 2013: Mr. Jalerwar. Deka, Assistant Civil Defence Controller-Bongaigoan
inaugurated Civil Defence Training Programme at Rehab Model Village, Bongaigoan
District, Assam.
The Programme was organized to tackle
the situation of flood as it continues to cause damage year after year. Function
was organised for the residence of Assam Model Village and people of nearby
areas and was followed by the practical explanation &demonstration on
disaster preparedness such as flood accident, earth quake, fire accidents, general
accident on roads, snake bit, kitchen accident like gas leakage, electric - short
circuit & first aid.
While explaining that India is the
second most flood affected Country, Mr. Deka said trained manpower is necessary
to deal before, during and after the disaster. Trained people can quickly control
the situation and rehabilitate the affected people. He added, "This year flood
left around 22 lakh people in misery, cause extensive damage of property & Livestock and degradation of
agricultural soil. In Assam, the flood condition is critical and enormous. People
should learn flood management mechanism so that they will move quickly for
actions".
Total, 96 people participated in the
programme and learn appropriate use of bamboo when flood knock the door. They
learn how to defense when someone attack on them and make ready first aid box for the emergency.
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