Monday 13 October 2014

Natural disaster drills planned in schools

An official in Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran said that earthquake maneuvers are scheduled for schools and kindergartens from 11-24 of October, reported Mehr News Agency. Health and rescue stations will be set up on the occasion of the week for Natural Disaster Reduction.

Abbas Otoofat said that the week for natural disaster reduction is observed annually to raise awareness and increase preparedness for natural disasters. He added that Red Crescent Society this year has many programs which will be implemented in different provinces across the country.

Otoofat noted that training materials, brochures and banners have been prepared to teach students how to face uncontrolled conditions.

He explained that painting competitions focusing on natural disasters and Red Crescent Society’s activities will be held in the schools.

Exhibitions of rescue apparatuses will be held to familiarize students with the tools and scientific-rescue sessions in the universities as well, he added.

Tehran Times




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