5. Make a survey of your school according to the plan of disaster management and write the pointwise information.
Answers
As students and teachers, there are two very important contributions they can make to reduce disaster risk for themselves and for their communities. These are the Steps in School Disaster Management planning:
For example: In case of fire, there is already a team created which is well trained and equipped to handle the disaster situation in this manner.
Fire Safety Team
Members – Teachers (2) , 1-2 parents (preferably from fire services / civil defence), Students (10) (Teams comprising 1 teacher and 5 students each may be formed)
Materials Required � Fire extinguishers , Hard hats, Gloves , Map of school showing location of all exits, doors and windows, the electric main switches and the fire extinguishers.
Training Required - Training through local Civil Defence / Fire Services in basic fire fighting and fire safety techniques
Roles and responsibilities:
Before a disaster
● Make sure fire-fighting equipment (extinguishers, etc.) is in working order and that staff has received training in its use
● Ensure that all non-structural earthquake hazards that can be cause of fire (i.e. Chemical Laboratories, Cafeteria Kitchens, hot water tank) are properly secured.
● Coordinate with the SDMC in ensuring that a fire safety assessment of the school premises is conducted by the local fire department and that the recommendations are implemented
During disaster
● Duck, cover and hold at first sign of earthquake. Hold on to furniture legs if furniture moves. If outside, move away from buildings.
After disaster
● Check for and confirm existence of fire. Report location to Administrator (EOC) and Site Security team.
● Control fire, if possible (ensure personal safety)
● Look for conditions that may cause a fire to develop and seek maintenance staff assistance in removal of condition.
● In case of electrical fire, turn off the electric main switches
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