Kohima: DPS Dimapur ran a one-day mock drill on November 12. The event focused on fire safety, building collapses, and natural disasters. Students from LKG to IX and Class XI joined staff for the exercise. It happened on the school grounds under the theme Prepared Today, Safer Tomorrow.
A team from the Department of Home Guards, Civil Defence and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) led the training. H/ASI Angukato K Yeptho headed the group of 13 personnel. The school Social Science Department organized the day to teach people how to react during emergencies.
The drill simulated an earthquake to practice evacuation. Experts taught participants to stay calm and move to safe zones. Older students from Classes VIII to XI moved to hands-on training after the evacuation. They practiced lifting injured people and applying first aid. Instructors also showed them how to bandage wounds and use fire extinguishers.
A primary focus involved putting out an LPG fire. The school noted that the training 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." This project ensures that schools stay ready for real-world hazards.
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