Simulation for evacuation of Primary School

Within the project Activities for Disaster Risk Reduction, which is financially supported by TurkishRed Crescent, a simulation for evacuation of  Primary School  was held. The simulation was a result of the previously implemented activities in the region of Valandovo and represented an opportunity for practical implementation of the gained knowledge of the school staff (teachers and technical staff) and students. The simulation was organized in the Primary School Nam’k Kemal in village Chalakli.

Beside the Macedonian Red Cross and Red Cross Local Branch Valandovo, the simulation was supported by the regional Fire Station – Valandovo, Ambulance Service – Valandovo, Ministry of Interior and the regional centers of Centre for Crisis Management and Directorate for Rescue and Protection.

The simulation of the earthquake was conducted in compliance with the scenario and with high level of coordination and timeliness.

With the implementation of the project, Macedonian Red Cross through the Red Cross Local Branch Valandovo significantly contributed towards strengthening the local capacities for disaster risk reduction.