School Safety Matters
Summary
A school principal helped save around 900 students during the Rasuwa flood, highlighting the need for stronger emergency planning in Nepal’s schools. The article urges disaster drills, safety equipment and training so children in villages and cities are better protected.
Key Points
- A principal in Rasuwa helped save about 900 students during a flood, showing the importance of quick decision-making in emergencies.
- The article argues that schools in Nepal need disaster drills, emergency exits, alarms, first-aid supplies and staff training.
- It compares safety routines in U.S. schools with the lack of preparedness in many Nepali schools, especially outside major cities.
- The piece says every child deserves a safe school and that disaster preparedness should be part of education.
