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(Eagle News) — At 4 p.m. today, a Metro Manila wide shake drill will be conducted to signal the start of a four-day more comprehensive simulation quake drill that will instill the importance of the “duck, cover and hold” position to the public during earthquakes. Spearheaded by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the four-day quake drill will see a simulation of the actions to be taken should there be collapsed buildings, for instance, burning […]
(Eagle News) — The third earthquake drill will be held in July, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said on Wednesday. The MMDA said the mock exercise will be done from July 14 to July 17, around 4 p.m., to enable “other emergency responders from other regions to come in and participate.” The agency said the drill, called the shake drill, “aims to identify the gaps during the first two drills held in 2015 and 2016.” It […]
Maging ang mga taga-Talavera, Nueva Ecija ay nakiisa rin sa isinagawang earthquake drill ngayong araw, Hunyo 22. Ilan sa naging highlight ng programa ay ang kunwaring may naaksidente, na-trap sa gusali at sunog.
VARIOUS sectors participated in the June 22 Metro-wide shake drill as can be seen in these contributed photos. New Era University Elementary Department participate in the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (Photo courtesy of EBC News Correspondent, Alejandro B. Soriano) Employees and students in the Valenzuela City Math and Science High School participated in the Metro Manila Development Authority’s 2nd Metro Shake Drill (Photo courtesy of EBC News Correspondent, Alejandro B. Soriano) Students of Manuel Luis Quezon Elementary School […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Thousands participated in the second Metro-wide Shake Drill with schools, offices and even residences taking part in order to be prepared for the coming of a large earthquake in Metro Manila. There were also simulations conducted in the airport as well as in LRT stations. Many scenarios were conducted in order to test and train personnel in the use of modern rescue equipment. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, […]
(Eagle News) — Malacanang encouraged the public Saturday to support the Metro Shake Drill of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), which will be conducted on June 22. “Ang mahalaga dito ay ‘yung kasapatan ng kahandaan ng ating mga mamamayan,” Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr said in a radio interview on Saturday. “Ang isa pang pagbabago na nais gawin ng ating mga awtoridad dito ay ‘yung pagkakaroon ng debriefing or assessment session pagkatapos nang ehersisyo.” […]
Are you ready for the Metrowide Shake drill? Here’s what you have to do: Please see: What to do during an Earthquake for further safety tips and instructions. For more info, visit: http://www.metromanilashakedrill.com/ Infographics designer: Dexter Magno Researcher: Mary Rose Faith Bonalos
