Mock drill
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 21 2014 :
As part of the country-wide exercise, ahead of the Fire and Evacuation Day observance, a mock drill was conducted today at St Anthony English School, Sangakpham.
Speaking to The sangai Express on the sidelines of the drill, Manipur Fire Service Divisional Officer L Nabachandra Singh said today's exercise is in compliance with the instruction from the Directorate General of Civil Defence of Ministry of Home Affairs.
Regarding choice of the educational institution to conduct the mock drill, Nabachandra explained that the intention is based on sensitising the teaching staff as well as students in taking necessary measures to minimise damage of property and human casualties during outbreak of fire incidents.
Exuding confidence that the mock drill would help the teachers and students remain calm and ensure safety of oneself as well as others, the officer also stated that one school from each district of Manipur is selected for the preventive exercise out of St Anthony was chosen in Imphal East district.
describing the event as a privilege for the school and conveying gratitude to Manipur Fire Service Department for imparting such invaluable lesson, St Anthony Principal Rita Pamei said students from class VI to X who participated in the mock drill along with the teachers have learned on how to evacuate and stay safe in real case scenario.