Always Expect The Unexpected

 Earthquakes are tend to be found closely to the edges of the tectonic plates so people in a country located here are mostly at risk, just like our country which is the Philippines The Philippines frequently experiences seismic and volcanic tremors because it lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is an area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes occur. In past days or months a number of earthquakes shook parts of the country. While there were no reported major damage or loss of life, these incidents could indicate that the big one is probably coming, as the major Philippine fault lines have been disturbed. 

 In school, it is better to be prepared and ready for all eventualities, because no one can predict when earthquakes will happen.  Schools cannot be closed in advance due to earthquakes; neither can we suspend classes, like we do when there’s a storm warning. However, with proper training and advance planning, everyone in our school community can be prepared to react appropriately during and after the occurrence of an earthquake. 

Planning of specific ways on how our school community will respond to an earthquake will help us identify key resources that must be prepared or procured in advance. Proper execution of school drills will also help prevent panic, which might lead to accidents when everyone is overwhelmed with fear during a strong earthquake. The purpose of this drill is to test the preparedness of the people living in that certain area when this disaster happens in the unknown time.  The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is the one who that controls this. Every year we do this in our school and work place so that we can prepare if an earthquake strikes in our area. This is important for us to know how or what to do when the disaster come. 

References:

https://www.epactnetwork.com/corp/blog/why-its-important-to-have-practice-drills/

https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/Nenemane/gmsi-earthquake-drill