Disaster Response Training and Awareness Program Conducted in Sunsari

Summary

A 7-day disaster response training and awareness program was conducted in Sunsari and neighboring districts involving municipal police and local residents to enhance rescue and assistance skills.

Key Points
  • A 7-day disaster response training and awareness program was organized by Armed Police Force Nepal No. 1 Barah Bahini Headquarters Sunsari with support from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law, Koshi Province.
  • The program targeted municipal police and local residents in Dhankuta, Jhapa, Sunsari, and Morang districts and started from Asar 9.
  • Training included theoretical and practical sessions on fire, water-induced disasters, first aid, CPR, rope rescue, and search and rescue in collapsed structures.
  • 100 participants, including 20 municipal police and 20 local residents from each training location, attended sessions conducted across four designated sites until Asar 16.
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