Nationwide Consciousness

  Earthquakes occur unforeseen. The Philippines frequently experiences seismic and volcanic tremors because it lies along then Pacific Ring of Fire. In recent months, a number of strong earthquakes shook parts of the country. These incidents could indicate that the big one is probably coming.

  The NSED is a quarterly drill that seeks to establish a culture of disaster preparedness among Filipinos and promote disaster awareness. It’s also done to evaluate the effectiveness of the local governments’ contingency plans and protocols in relation to earthquake scenarios and other similar events.

  It is important to be braced and ready because no one can predict when earthquakes will happen. Classes cannot be suspended in advance like when there’s a storm warning. Nevertheless, with proper training and advanced planning, everyone can be prepared to react appropriately during and after of an earthquake. 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.

  Earthquakes can never be predicted, and being prepared is the best armor when unexpected shaking and trembling of the earth occurs.

Reference: https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/metro/6/21/20160621-earthquake-drill-rtr.jpg