
Command-scale exercises to eliminate the consequences of the earthquake were conducted on the basis of the situation center of the Turkestan region together with the Emergency Situations Department. Note that the region is located in a seismic zone. The heads of the region at all levels and specialists of the civil protection authorities of the region were taught to behave competently and calmly in emergency situations. The deputy akim of the region Saken Kalkamanov took part in the exercises.
According to the organizers, emergencies can lead to irreparable losses. The task of the special services is to manage with minimal human and material casualties. To do this, they must be constantly ready to work together. The task of today's seismic training is to check this readiness.
According to the scenario of the seismic training, the alert system was activated in the building of the regional akimat. All employees immediately gathered in the earthquake-safe area. As a result of the earthquake, a short circuit occurred, and a fire started in the building.
A group of employees of the mayor's office began to extinguish the fire on their own. Unable to cope with the fire, they called the fire services of the Emergency Situations Department of the Turkestan region on the number 101. Quickly arriving at the emergency site and turning off the electricity, the firefighters placed equipment to extinguish the simulated fire in accordance with the approved plan. An operational headquarters was established at the scene. All employees were taken to a safe area and provided with primary medical care, and the simulated fire was completely extinguished.
It should be noted that 11 units of equipment and 30 personnel of the Department of Emergency Situations of the Turkestan region were involved in the seismic exercises. Was also attended by breeders, rescue and medical professionals. Employees of the emergency services went around the entire building of the akimat to make sure that it was completely safe and there were no people. They examined the balconies and roofs, from which people were also evacuated.
In general, the exercises showed that, if necessary, all special services work smoothly and professionally. The exercises were held on the eve of the World Civil Defense Day, which is celebrated annually on March 1.
Press service of the akim of the Turkestan region