SOP/NDMA

DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN PM SHRI KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA CHOURAI

School Safety efforts need to take cognizance of all kinds of hazards that may affect the well- being of children. These may include natural hazards such as floods and earthquakes as well as manmade hazards. Hazards include structural and non- structural factors. Structural factors include dilapidated buildings, poorly designed structures, faulty construction, poorly maintained infrastructure, loose building elements, etc. while non-structural factors include loosely placed heavy objects such as almirahs, infestation of the campus by snakes and any other pests, broken or no boundary walls, uneven flooring, blocked evacuation routes, poorly designed and placed furniture that may cause accidents and injury, inadequate sanitation facilities etc.

PM SHRI KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA CHOURAI HAS TAKEN FOLLOWING MEASURES IN RESPECT OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN THE VIDYALAYA:-

• Building design is adapted to accommodate safety and child friendly features.
• All the boundary walls are complete and well maintained.
• Classroom doors open outside, into corridors of adequate width.
• Emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers are installed at different places in both buildings and are regularly checked.
• Other fire materials and equipment are regularly maintained.
• First aid kits, ropes etc. are procured and maintained regularly by the School.
• Electrical items such as loose wires that may cause an accident are addressed promptly by the school.
• Chemical and any hazardous materials in the school laboratory are handled and stored as per instructions to prevent any harm to students and school staff.
• Open areas including corridors and evacuation routes including staircases and ramps are kept free from any hurdles and barriers so that evacuation is smooth and swift.
• Pots / planters in the playground or corridors are kept in a manner that they donot affect smooth evacuation.

Further the Vidyalaya regularly check and maintain these steps for the effective Disaster Management System in the school.