Platoon 3 - Jacinto
Objectives
The objectives of the earthquake drill are:
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To ensure the safety of a student, parent, teachers and staff during and after an earthquake
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To train the school community on life saving skills.
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To give hands on experience on the earthquake and fire safety through mock drills.
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To spread the culture of disaster preparedness.
Before the Drill
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Every one should be mentally prepared.
Participate well.
Knows the basic steps and;
Listen carefully to the instructor.
Beware
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1.Tall Shelves
2. Bookshelves
3. Tall, Heavy Lamps
4. Hanging Plants
5. Heavy Objects on Walls
6. Windows, Air Conditioners / PA Systems
7. Light Fixtures
8. Desks by Windows, etc.
9. Heavy Pictures
10. Gas Stoves
EARTHQUAKE DRILLS
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Alarm
Response
Evacuation
Assembly
Head Count or Roll Call
Evaluation
ALARM
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During the alarm stage, those involved in the drill are alerted by a loud warning device; such as a bell or buzzer. This must be a pre-arranged signal known by everyone, so that all will respond appropriately. RESPONSE
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During the response stage, everyone drop on the floor. Look for cover such as under a heavy desk, table, chair, bed or under a door jamb.
Make sure you move away from windows, glass or light fixtures. If there is not cover available, crouch and try to protect your head. And, hold properly the cover, so it wont move.
Drop, Cover, and Hold On
EVACUATION
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After remaining in your respective safeplace until the shaking has stopped, persons should then evacuate the building. The evacuation proceeds through pre-determined safe routes and evacuees gather outside in a safe area away from buildings, fences, walls, electricity poles, bridges and trees.
ASSEMBLY
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At the assembly stage, the evacuees are grouped in order of classrooms, departments or floors – whichever is more