Delhi government launches disaster preparedness campaign

The government of India’s capital city is launching a natural disaster preparedness campaign beginning Thursday, with a particular focus on earthquakes.

The campaign will include practice drills, workshops and seminars for many different groups, including schools and market associations. The campaign comes from the Disaster Management Act of 2005, and will focus on 12 emergency support functions crucial to the immediate disaster response.

For more information on the campaign, including a statement from the divisional commissioner, see the Hindustan Times article.