Date	14.10.2026
Department	Faculty of Nursing
SDG

As part of the field practice conducted under our Faculty's Department of Public Health Nursing and the "October 13 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction" events, a meaningful awareness program was held at Meram Abdüssamet Fazilet Kuzucu Primary School. Held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, the practical training was provided to young pupils under the coordination of our undergraduate nursing students carrying out their fieldwork, with valuable contributions from the expert personnel of the Konya Provincial Disaster and Emergency Directorate (AFAD Training Branch Directorate). Within the scope of the training, pupils were taught correct behavioral models for before, during, and after disasters, with practical demonstrations emphasizing the vital "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" position during an earthquake. Immediately following the theoretical briefing, a controlled evacuation drill was conducted as sirens sounded, allowing the school building to be evacuated safely and everyone to gather at the assembly area. Following the drill, interactive games and fun quiz competitions were held across three learning stations established under the guidance of our student nurses to reinforce and consolidate the knowledge gained. Reinforcing our nursing students' roles in protecting and promoting community health in the field, the event concluded successfully by enhancing children's disaster awareness, emergency preparedness, and disaster literacy. Department of Public Health Nursing.

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