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b. There should be different types of play materials in lower class-
es according to the ages of the students.
c. The play materials should be managed well in proper places.
The damaged materials should be repaired in time.

d. The playground should be kept smooth and the holes are to be
filled.

e. The outdoor gan1es should be played in an open and safe ground.
The doobo grass should be planted on the ground.

f. Dangers on the playground such as stones, bricks, bottles, and
other sharp objects should be managed properly.

g. The compound wall of the school needs to be strong and safe.
h. First aid should be available for general injuries and accidents
in the school.

h. There should be a friendly environment between students and
teachers.

i. Extra-curricular activities and other regular activities should be
promoted in the schools.

4.5 Safety Measures During Disaster

Have a discussion withyom· friends using the given guiding questions.
a. What do you do if a fire, hurricane or
earthquake occurs during the school
hour?
b. What should safety precautions be
applied before, during and after a di-
saster?

Disaster is a serious disruption to the
functioning of a communitythat is caused
by natural, manmade or technological factors. Fire, hurricanes, floods,
landslides, earthquakes, etc. are examples of disasters. The disaster
risks can be reduced through syste1natic efforts before the disaster,

duringthedisasterandafterthedisasterphases.Wewilllearnthewaysof
keeping safe fro1n the fire before the fire, during the fire period and
after the fire.

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