Fire and emergency personnel along with students of DPS take part in a First Aid session during a one-day mock drill on fire, natural disasters and building collapse at the school premises in Dimapur on November 12.
Dimapur, November 12 (MExN): Delhi Public School (DPS), Dimapur, in collaboration with the Department of Home Guards, Civil Defence and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), organised a one-day mock drill on fire, natural disasters and building collapse at the school premises on November 12.
According to an update from DPS, the programme, organised under the initiative of the school's Social Science Department, was held under the theme “Prepared Today, Safer Tomorrow”. It aimed to sensitise students, teachers and staff members to the importance of disaster preparedness and equip them with essential skills to respond effectively during emergencies.
The exercise was conducted by a specialised team from the establishment of the District Commandant, Home Guards, Civil Defence and SDRF, Dimapur, led by H/ASI Angukato K Yeptho, along with 13 other personnel.
Students from Classes LKG to IX and Class XI, along with teachers and staff members, participated in a mock evacuation exercise simulating an earthquake-like emergency.
During the exercise, the experts familiarised participants with emergency evacuation procedures, emphasising the importance of remaining calm and moving to designated safe areas in an orderly manner during disasters.
Following the evacuation exercise, students from Classes VIII to XI took part in practical demonstrations and hands-on training sessions on various emergency response techniques.
The sessions covered different methods of lifting and carrying injured persons, providing immediate first aid and bandaging, and the correct use of fire extinguishers.
A key demonstration involved extinguishing an LPG fire, highlighting the precautions and appropriate techniques required to handle such potentially hazardous situations.
The initiative underscored the importance of promoting disaster awareness and preparedness among young people, while reinforcing the need for schools and communities to remain equipped to respond effectively to emergencies.
