In a bid to ensure better preparedness for emergencies, a mock exercise was organised jointly by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) at the Duggirala unit of CCL Products India Limited in Guntur on March 7 (Thursday).
Similar mock drills were conducted simultaneously in 22 other locations in 17 districts, demonstrating a concerted effort to improve emergency preparedness and response capabilities, APSDMA Managing Director Ronanki Kurmanath said in a statement.
Such drills were conducted as part of the National Safety Week campaign, which is being conducted from March 4 to 10, he said.
