Simulation Exercises
What is a Simulation Exercise?
Practice activity that places participants in a simulated situation requiring them to function in the capacity expected of them in a real event
Aim of Simulation Exercise
- In line with Sendai Framework - Priority 4: Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response, and to “Build Back Better" in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction
- Promote preparedness by testing policies, plans, SOPs
- Reveal planning weaknesses
- Reveal gaps in resources
- Clarify roles and responsibilities
- Train personnel
Process of conducting Simulation Exercise
Simulation Exercise occurs in three phases: (i) Planning & Preparation, (ii) Conduct of exercise and (iii) Post Exercise
(1) Planning and Preparation I.Establish the groundwork. •Identify vulnerable regions prone to Flooding and Tsunami •Sensitisation of inhabitants to participate in the Simex •Site Visits with stakeholders/Local Authorities ii.Exercise development •Several Meetings held to discuss on roles, responsibilities & logistic arrangements •Exercise Scenario •Mobilise of the vulnerable groups •Identify assembly points, safe haven, evacuation route, emergency shelters (2) Conduct of Exercise
•Testing of the
Contingency Plans and CDRTs •Manning of NEOC
& LEOC •Deployment of
stakeholders as per their SOPs •Setting up of
Incident Command Post/Mobile Command Post •Observers to
evaluate the exercise •Ensure
compliance with safety and health issues •Press coverage
(3) Post Exercise
•Debriefing
session with all stakeholders/participants
•Identifying
shortcomings and areas where need to improve
•Review of Plans
as applicable
•Sensitisation and awareness
Number of Simulation Exercises carried out by NDRRMC for the Year 2017/ 2018
| SIMEX | 2017-2018 | | Flooding | 20 | | Tsunami | 04 |
| ![]() Simulation Execise by SMF Team
Simulation Exercise by Mauritius Fire & Rescue Services
Offiers monitoring situatoin in the Mobile Command Post
Sensitization and Awareness
Debriefing
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