Visakhapatnam, 5th May 2025 – In accordance with directives from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the city of Visakhapatnam will be actively participating in a nationwide civil defence mock drill on 7th May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance emergency preparedness and public awareness in the event of disasters or security threats.

 

Citizens are urged to stay calm and fully cooperate during the exercise. Various civil defence protocols will be tested across key locations in the city, including the activation of air raid sirens, civilian training, blackout demonstrations, camouflaging of vital infrastructure, and evacuation route rehearsals.

Siren Locations in Visakhapatnam:

1. State Bank of India, Old Post Office

2. Andhra Medical College Women’s Hostel, King George Hospital (K.G.H.)

3. Divisional Railway Manager’s Office, South Eastern Railway, Dondaparthi

4. Rose Hills, Visakhapatnam Port Trust

5. J.V.D. College of Science & Technology, Andhra University Out Gate

The drill will also feature the restoration of a direct hotline between the Indian Navy and Civil Defence authorities in Visakhapatnam, promoting stronger inter-agency coordination.

Key objectives of the mock drill include:

• Educating civilians, students, and institutional staff on emergency protocols

• Testing the efficiency of response systems

• Demonstrating city-wide preparedness and coordination during crises

 

The Visakhapatnam district administration requests residents to treat the drill with seriousness and to participate wherever instructed. Such exercises are crucial for assessing the city’s readiness and minimizing risks in real-world scenarios.