PHL ready for this quarter’s Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill – #BidaAngHanda

 

Everybody is enjoined to participate in this quarter’s nationwide earthquake drill, #BidaAngHanda, as the country prepares for the “Big One.”

All schools, and offices –both public and private– as well as the whole population signified their intention and readiness to “duck, cover and hold” at exactly 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2017.

“Disaster preparedness must be innate in our families and communities. Sama-sama tayong maghanda at maging bida. Sa June 29, 2017, 2PM, sabay-sabay tayong mag-Duck, Cover and Hold para sa 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill,” said National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Executive Director and Civil Defense Administrator Usec Ricardo B Jalad. (Eagle News Service)