Sri Vijaya Puram, May 14: A Mock Drill will be conducted on 15.05.2025 at 6 pm as part of routine Civil Defence preparedness measures to assess and enhance emergency response capabilities. The objectives of the Mock Drill are to test the operational readiness of all authorized sirens and to promote public preparedness for blackout procedures upon activation of sirens.
The siren will sound from 6 pm to 6.05 pm, during which, all residents have been advised to switch off all light-emitting electrical appliances including inverters for a duration of 10 minutes. At 6.10 pm, a second siren (for 1 minute) will signal the end of the drill, after which, normal activities may resume.
This exercise is intended to familiarize both the emergency response personnel and the general public with the standard response protocols to be followed during any emergency.
All concerned have been requested to cooperate and ensure active participation.