As part of strengthening disaster preparedness among students and staff, a Mock Drill on Earthquake Evacuation was conducted by the Disaster Management Committee for the whole school on 14th October 2026 in the morning assembly and in the respective classes.
The objective of the drill was to create awareness about how to respond quickly, calmly and safely during an earthquake and to practice the evacuation plan of the school.
Prior to the drill, students were briefed about earthquakes - what causes them, what are the early signs and why preparedness is essential. The students were then explained the three most important factors to be followed during an earthquake - DROP, COVER and HOLD.
DROP - Drop down to your hands and knees immediately.
COVER - Cover your head and neck under a sturdy table or desk.
HOLD - Hold on to your shelter until the shaking stops.
The Disaster Management Nodal Officer, Ms. Silky Sharma, along with team member Ms. Geeta Sharma, explained in detail the Do's and Don'ts to be followed during and after an earthquake situation. They emphasized on not panicking, staying away from windows and heavy furniture, not using lifts during evacuation, moving to open areas and following the designated evacuation routes.
The students actively participated in the drill and practiced evacuating their classrooms in an orderly manner and assembling at the safe assembly point.
The session was highly informative and interactive. It helped both students and teachers to understand the importance of disaster management, the school's evacuation plan and the safety measures to be followed in case of any natural calamity.
Overall, the mock drill was successfully conducted and achieved its objective of making the school community more alert and prepared.