DIMAPUR, Nov 12 (NPN): Delhi Public School (DPS), Dimapur, under the initiative of its Social Science Department, in collaboration with the Department of Home Guards, Civil Defence and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), conducted a one-day mock drill on fire safety, natural disasters and building collapse at the school premises on Thursday.
According to a press release, the event was held under the theme “Prepared Today, Safer Tomorrow”. The programme aimed to sensitise students, teachers and staff to disaster preparedness and equip them with essential skills to respond effectively during emergencies. The exercise was conducted by a specialised team from the office of the District Commandant, Home Guards, Civil Defence and SDRF, Dimapur, led by H/ASI Angukato K. Yeptho, along with 13 personnel.
Students from LKG to Class IX and Class XI, along with teachers and staff, participated in a mock evacuation exercise simulating an earthquake-like emergency. The team demonstrated emergency evacuation procedures, emphasising the importance of remaining calm and moving to designated safe areas in an orderly manner. Following the evacuation exercise, students from Classes VIII to XI participated in practical demonstrations and hands-on training on emergency response techniques. These included methods of lifting and carrying injured persons, administering basic first aid, bandaging and the proper use of fire extinguishers.
A demonstration on extinguishing an LPG fire was also conducted, highlighting the precautions and techniques required to handle such emergencies safely. The initiative underscored the importance of disaster awareness and preparedness among students and reinforced the need for schools and communities to remain equipped to respond effectively to emergencies.
