What is the main objective of organizing school mock drills for disasters like fire or earthquakes?

What is the main objective of organizing school mock drills for disasters like fire or earthquakes?
  1. To test if students can rebuild damaged walls quickly
  2. To train people on evacuation routes and check response readiness to reduce panic
  3. To replace actual fire extinguishers with new ones
  4. To declare an unofficial school holiday after the drill

Solution

Mock drills build muscle memory, test emergency systems, and reduce panic by training occupants on orderly exit procedures during actual crises.

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