Quarterly Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake/
Multi-Hazard Drill (NSED) 2019
(3rd Quarter)
I. INTRODUCTION AND DRILL SCENARIO
Earthquake is one of the famous disasters that caused people died or injured. It cannot be detected when
and where it would be happened to anyone. This is mostly happened in places where people are hanging around
and working. Earthquake is understood by being a natural phenomenon caused by the constant movements of
the earth’s crustal plates and due to climate change too.
Connectively, ANAHAWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL conducted the 2nd Quarter Earthquake Drill
last August 8, 2019 at 10:20 in the morning. The main objective of the drill is to get prepared on what to do in
case earthquake arises.
The drill started with the ceremonial tapping of the siren bell where the pupils from Kindergarten to
Grade Six together with their teachers and some parents who were at the school at that time followed strictly
the three important things during an earthquake. These were the Ducking, Covering and Holding, keeping calm
and avoiding panic as well. They were grouped together according to the class where they belong. Then, all
classroom teachers did a headcount to make sure that all pupils are accounted for.
Before the conduct of the actual Earthquake Drill, the School DRR Coordinator conducted an
orientation, instructed and disseminated the information about the occurrence of earthquake as well as the needs
to carry out a drill to enhance the pupils’ awareness on the safety measures before, during and after an
earthquake. The School DRR Coordinator announced the termination of the drill.
Finally, it was indeed a success. Preparedness and mitigation are key and strategies in reducing disaster
risk.
II. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED PRIOR TO THE CONDUCT ON EARTHQUAKE DRILL
Some of the activities held prior to the conduct of the quarterly earthquake drill are as follows:
A. Constant reminders given by the teacher advisers on the safety precautions and measures in case of
disasters like earthquakes;
B. Classroom discussions and simulation of the do’s and don’ts during an earthquake;
C. Class orientation on the school evacuation plan and the school’s safe and danger zones during an
earthquake.
III. TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS PARTICIPATED
A. Pupils: 246
B. Teachers: 10
C. Total: 256
IV. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES INVOLVED
None
V. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED
Based on the observation during and after the drill, the following problems were encountered:
A. Though the pupils were properly oriented, there were still some of them who did not take the drill
seriously;
B. There were some pupils who were seen disoriented and weren’t able to go immediately in their assigned
queues; and
C. Some classes went out of their respective classrooms a bit later after the manually wrung bell was heard.
VI. HOW THE SCHOOL ADDRESS THE PROBLEM
After seeing the aforementioned problems, the School DRR Coordinator reorient the pupils on their
behavior during the drill. They also gave some warnings and reminders with regard to panicking and avoiding
stampede in case that the real scenario happens.
VII. RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the overall performance, the following recommendations are hereby given:
A. Some buildings of the school must be condemned since it is already dangerous.
B. Ceiling fans and fluorescent lamps and bulbs must be inspected if they are still heavily screwed or intact.
VIII. PICTORIALS
August 8, 2019
An orientation to the primary grade pupils prior to the conduct of an earthquake drill.
An orientation to the intermediate grade pupils prior to the conduct of an earthquake drill.
Pupils demonstrate the “duck, cover and hold” during the orientation.
Pupils perform the “duck, cover and hold” during the actual drill.
Teachers and pupils perform the “duck, cover and hold” in their designated evacuation area.
School DRR Coordinator reorient pupils on some key points about an earthquake drill.
Prepared by: Noted:
ALEJANDRA Z. MAGSIPOC JOYCE B. COLLANTO, MAEd
School DRR Coordinator School Head
