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Not discounting the possibility of a Mumbai-like blasts in the city, hospitals here have redoubled efforts to improve disaster management. In the last week, hospitals across the city conducted mock drills to review their disaster preparedness. At Ruby Hall Clinic, 'Code Black' was announced at the hospital. The term used by the hospital to signal an emergency when more than 10 casualties are reported is activated whenever there is a disaster situation.

"We do these drills regularly and it coincided with the blasts in Mumbai. We take a review of our disaster kits, link to blood banks and pharmacies for blood and drugs, ambulances and skilled hands available," said Bomi Bhote, CEO, Ruby Hall Clinic.At government-run Sassoon hospital too, authorities conducted an emergency drill.