In Khatlon, CoES specialists teach children proper actions in case of earthquakes

In order to form practical skills from childhood to act in emergency situations related to an earthquake, the employees of the CoES conduct training activities in all educational institutions of the country, the press service of the department reports.

So, for two days, in 7 secondary educational institutions of the city of Bokhtar, Khatlon region, employees of the CoES Department for Khatlon region organized and conducted practical classes on the topic: “Preparing students for the right actions in emergency situations associated with an earthquake.” The classes were attended by teachers, students of these schools and their parents.

Rescuers familiarized the participants with the emergency equipment available in the CoES system and the principles of operation of this equipment in practice.

In addition, the participants of the meetings were given the concept of an earthquake, emergency situations associated with an earthquake. The participants got acquainted with the history of major destructive earthquakes that took place on the territory of our republic and around the world.

An earthquake that causes destruction of buildings also causes many injuries of varying severity. Self-protection and mutual assistance skills help save the lives of many victims. Therefore, students and teachers were shown ways to provide first aid.

Also, the participants were shown in practice safe places during earthquakes. At the end of each meeting they were given booklets and brochures.

Source: avesta.tj