Public Awareness Talk: Talk on Earthquake Preparedness Held in Myitkyina

Under the supervision of the Kachin State Government, members of the State Disaster Management Committee organized a public awareness talk on earthquake-related safety knowledge, including important facts the public should know, preventive measures, and preparedness strategies. The event took place at 9:00 a.m. on July 24 at the Convocation Hall of Myitkyina University and was attended by members of the public as well as students.

The ceremony was opened with remarks by Kachin State Chief Minister U Khat Htein Nan.

Following the opening speech, a series of talks and presentations under various topics were delivered by Rector of Myitkyina University Dr. Aung Win, Director of the State Department of Disaster Management Daw Hla Kay Thi, official from the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology U Naing Lin Htwe, Director of the State Fire Services Department U Than Zaw Oo. They discussed topics such as earthquake preparedness, dos and don’ts during and after an earthquake, and key points on participating in search and rescue operations.

After the presentations, government staff distributed earthquake awareness pamphlets published by the Kachin State Government to the attendees.

Later, the Chief Minister and his wife, the Chief Justice of the State High Court, members of the state government, and regional departmental officials visited displays showcasing advanced rescue equipment, interactive educational games related to natural disasters, and live demonstrations of firefighting and rescue tools by fire department personnel.

The event concluded with the Chief Minister awarding cash rewards to the firefighters who participated in the demonstrations.

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