Port Blair, Feb 13: A one day Training Workshop organized for Community Disaster Response Volunteer Force (CDRVF) of Gram Panchayats of Ferrargunj and Brindaban under Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) programme on 12.02.2020 at Community Hall, Ferrarganj by the Directorate of Disaster Management, A&N Administration to enhance the capacity of the CDRVF as well as PRIs of Gram Panchayats and Officials of Ferrargunj Tehsil. 

Welcoming the gathering, Shri Gyan Singh, Assistant Director (Logistics) (DM), A&N Administration explained the Vulnerability profile of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and importance of CDRVF at Village level to tackle disaster like situation in future at grass root level by the community at their own level and its role in making community safer.

The Chief Guest, Shri Sandeep Biswas, Pramukh, Ferrargunj, Tehsil stressed on community participation in the disaster preparedness to manage disasters as first responder. The CDRVF volunteers and PRIs were requested to participate enthusiastically in making the programme a success particularly in view of the fact that the islands are vulnerable to various kinds of threats/disasters. The Guest of honour Shri Rajendar Pal, Block Development Officer, Ferrargunj and Pradhan, Shri Munishwaran of Ferrargunj Gram Panchayat is also spoke about the importance of the programme and urged to all participants to extend assistance to Administration to meet the challenges of emergencies.

During the technical session, Shri Deen Mohammed, Safety Officer, Directorate of Disaster Management elaborated on Emergency Communication and Early Warning System of ANI and also on various communication elements that renders an institution “well prepared” to manage events during a disaster. He also stressed to prepare the Disaster Management Kit in each household. 

Shri Amar Kumar Roy, Fire Officer, Fire Station, Ferrargunj along with his team explained and demonstrated various classes of fire and exhibited different types of fire safety equipments. Shri Pritam Singh, Sub-Inspector, NDRF and team were presented different techniques and procedures of rescue operation during disasters including MFR (Medical First Response) and SAR (Search & Rescue).