Enhancing Local Preparedness: Fire and Emergency Response Training at Dormitories
As part of efforts to improve local-level co-operative planning for emergency situations, the National University of Uzbekistan in collaboration with the Olmazor District Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations , organized a fire and disaster preparedness awareness session at student dormitories.
This event was conducted within the framework of the regional Critical 90 Days initiative and targeted students and dormitory staff, aiming to raise awareness and build capacity for managing both everyday and large-scale emergencies.
The key objective was to prevent emergency situations before they happen and to equip both students and staff with the skills necessary to respond quickly and correctly when needed.
This initiative represents a strong example of local co-operation between a government body and an educational institution in addressing disaster risks. While the session focused on residential fire safety, the preparedness strategies are also applicable to climate-related emergencies, such as heatwaves, infrastructure breakdowns, or increased wildfire risks—especially in densely populated urban areas.
Embedding this kind of training at the community level is essential to strengthening the overall resilience of society in the face of climate change and related disasters.