5 schools evacuated to test preparedness

Continuing with its emergency response preparedness in the wake of escalating tension between India and Pakistan, the UT Education Department today evacuated five government school buildings located near the 3 Base Repair Depot (3 BRD) of the Air Force Station here. The exercise was part of the mock drill involving emergency evacuation of public places.

The buildings of five schools in Sectors 47, 48, 49, Ram Darbar and Faidan village were evacuated during the drill. The schoolchildren and faculty members were asked to leave their respective schools while following all emergency protocols.

“The principals of all schools located in these areas have been directed to immediately vacate their premises and send the children and staff home. These schools will document the time taken to vacate the buildings and the issues they faced during the exercise, so that we can learn and plan accordingly,” said Harsuhinder Pal Singh Brar, Director, School Education.

Meanwhile, the sudden announcement of building evacuation led to panic among the students, their parents and teachers in the schools. However, the authorities concerned apprised the schools about the situation.