This means that before a large-scale DMEx takes place in a location like Kochi, Kerala, India, extensive training is conducted at various levels:
Community-level training: This prepares the general public, including vulnerable groups, on what to do during different disaster scenarios. It involves educating them on early warning systems, evacuation procedures, basic first aid, and how to support each other. This training is customized for diverse settings within the community (e.g., schools, residential areas, workplaces).
First Responder training: This is highly specialized training for police, fire services, medical teams, and search and rescue personnel, ensuring they have the technical skills, equipment knowledge, and coordinated protocols to act effectively in an emergency.
By conducting this preparatory training, participants come to the DMEx with a foundational understanding and skills, allowing the exercise to focus more on testing coordination, communication, and complex decision-making, rather than basic individual actions. This holistic approach ensures that everyone involved, from the citizen to the specialized rescuer, is better equipped and ready for any disaster impacting Kochi.
