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Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill

“Kahandaan sa sakuna’t peligro para sa tunay na pagbabago.”

Sto. Niño ES (109496) took part in the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill with 1,109 participants. It was properly and peacefully done by Kinder to Grade 6 pupils, teaching and non-teaching staffs, BDRRMO stonino, GPTA Officers and with no untoward incident.

This drill includes all aspects in terms of teacher and student participation in a DROP, COVER, and HOLD and is an exercise for designated response personnel who have specific emergency response duties in the school disaster plan.

SCHOOL DRILLS PREPAREDNESS SUPPLEMENT

  • Teacher and Staff – prepare yourself

  1. Check that the School Emergency Evacuation Route map is posted in your room

  2. Check that the content of your emergency kit is up to date and that it hangs prominently in your classroom.

  3. Teachers may consider keeping a blanket, supply of bottled water, non-perishable food or snacks and other supplies in your room in the event an emergency requires a sustained lock-down.

  4. Check that you know the location of your fire extinguisher and recall the acronym to remind you how to use it: P.A.S.S.:

  • Pull the pin

  • Aim at the base of the fire

  • Squeeze the handle

  • Sweep at the base of the handle

  1. Encourage students to take the drill seriously

  2. Practice “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” drill

  3. Make sure that your students know the 4 rules for building evacuation

  • Don’t talk!

  • Don’t push!

  • Don’t run!

  • Don’t turn back!

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