On the occasion of October 13 — International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, a training seminar dedicated to emergency prevention and preparedness was organized at our university.

The event was attended by Captain Muhiddin Keldiyarov, Department Head at the Life Safety Training Center of the Samarkand Regional Emergency Situations Department, and center instructor Sanjar Adilov.

The specialists provided detailed guidance on safety rules regarding natural hazards such as floods and landslides, as well as necessary precautions before, during, and after an earthquake. Practical recommendations were also discussed using examples of past natural disasters, including the impacts of the powerful earthquake in Türkiye.

Fire safety issues were also comprehensively addressed during the session. Z. Akhrorov, Lead Specialist in Labor Protection and Safety Engineering at the university, explained the primary causes of fires, preventive measures, risks of carbon monoxide poisoning during the heating season, and the proper use of primary fire-extinguishing equipment. Furthermore, emergency evacuation routes, exit doors, and safe stairway usage rules within the university building were outlined.