Mock Exercise is an important aspect of disaster management. The exercises are conducted on various natural and manmade disasters for keeping readiness and emergency preparedness. Regular mock exercises also help the concern authorities to point out and fill up the gaps in their preparedness mechanisms. They also provide the opportunity to check the proper functioning of emergency equipment. These exercises are normally carried out with a joint collaboration of Civil Defence, Rescue 1122 and District Police. Over the last four years, 125 mock exercises have been carried out in 36 districts of Punjab.
Evacuation Drills
Evacuation Drills are also carried out periodically by Civil Defence at various places such as industries, institutions, and buildings etc. The purpose behind these drills is to practice for effective performance in a real emergency.