Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV A CALABARZON
Division of Rizal
District of Cainta II

SAN JUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Badminton St., New Saint Francis Village, Brgy. San Juan Cainta, Rizal

NARRATIVE AND PICTORIAL REPORTS ON THE SECOND

AND THIRD QUARTER NATIONAL SCHOOL-BASED
EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE DRILL

I. INTRODUCTION AND DRILL SCENARIO

In line with the campaign of the Department of Education (DepEd)

in equipping the school children with the knowledge, proper attitude and
skills on what to do in case of a natural and man-made disasters like
earthquake and fire, San Juan Elementary School conducted its quarterly
earthquake and fire drill in the school campus last June 25 and July 2,
2014 at exactly 9 oclock in the morning for earthquake drills, and 3
oclock in the afternoon for fire drills. Dr. Virgilio R. Ayhon, the school
principal, led the activity with the teachers and their respective classes.
The drill was carried out simultaneously and smoothly. All grade levels
occupied the designated area for them based on the school evacuation
plan.

Before the conduct of the earthquake and fire drill, Dr. Ayhon
instructed all the pupils and teachers and even parents in attendance
after the flag ceremony every Monday of what to do in case of a disaster
like an earthquake. On June 25 and July 2 during the morning break a
siren sound blurted for one minute as a signal that an earthquake is
currently happening. Everybody in their respective classes ducked and
covered themselves under their armchairs and tables. After that, the
teachers led their advisory classes in heading to the designated
evacuation area located in front of the Principals Office Building. 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. Mr. Arturo Cruz, the school DRRMC coordinator announced
the termination of the drill. In summary, the drill was successfully
implemented and nobody was injured because the routines were
systematic and everybody was cooperative during the activity.

II. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED PRIOR TO THE CONDUCT ON

EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE DRILL

Some of the activities held prior to the conduct of the quarterly

earthquake and fire drill are as follows:
A. Constant reminders given by the school principal on the safety
precautions and measures in case of disasters like earthquakes and
fire;
B. Classroom discussions and simulation of the dos and donts during
an earthquake or fire ;
C. Class demonstrations of repairing the earthquake survival kit,
performing duck, cover, and hold and applying first aid treatment
under the supervision of Mrs. Rosanna Jade, SJES representative for
the Philippine Red Cross; and
D. Class orientation on the school evacuation plan and the schools
safe and danger zones during an earthquake.

III. TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS PARTICIPATED

A. Pupils: 1,857
B. Teachers: 40
C. Total: 1,897

IV. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES INVOLVED

A. Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council of

Cainta, Rizal
B. Bureau of Fire Protection, Municipality of Cainta
C. Engineering Department, Municipality of Cainta
D. Municipal Health Office, Cainta, Rizal
E. Philippine Red Cross, Rizal Chapter

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 werent able
to go immediately in their assigned queues; and
C. Some classes went out of their respective classrooms a bit later
after the siren was sounded

VI. HOW THE SCHOOL ADDRESS THE PROBLEM

After seeing the aforementioned problems, Dr. Virgilio Ayhon,

together with Mr. Joel Fernandez and Mr. Arturo Cruz of the Schools
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee, gave a post drill
activity to 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 of the Schools Disaster Risk

Reduction and Management Committee, the following recommendations
are hereby given:
A. Some possible falling debris like rusty roofs and dilapidated ceilings
in some buildings of the school must be repaired;
B. Some classrooms must remove their cupboards or bookshelves that
are placed above the pupils desk;
C. Ceiling fans and fluorescent lamps must be inspected if they are still
heavily screwed or intact; and
D. All classrooms must have a poster regarding Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management and must be placed in a conspicuous area.

VIII. PICTORIALS
 Prepared by:

VIRGILIO R. AYHON, Ed.

D.
Principal II
NOTED:

EVELYN R. MINA, Ed. D.

District Supervisor