TAAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Taal, Batangas

CONDUCT OF 2017 THIRD QUARTER NATIONWIDE SIMULTANEOUS

EARTHQUAKE DRILL

Narrative Report
27 September 2017

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 disaster like earthquake, Taal Senior High

School conducted its quarterly earthquake drill in the school last September

27, 2017 at exactly 2 o’clock in the afternoon for earthquake drill. Dr. Babylyn

C. Gonzalvo, the Officer in Charge, 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 drill, Mr. Elizalde L. Piol, SDRRM

Coordinator instructed all the Grade 11 and 12 students and teachers and

even parents in attendance of what to do in case of a disaster like an

earthquake. On September 27, exactly 2pm 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 flag pole

area. They were grouped together according to the class where they belong.
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Then, all classroom teachers did a headcount to make sure that all students

are accounted for. Mr. Elizalde L. PIol, the school DRRMC coordinators

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 and alert during the activity.

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 DRRMC coordinators on the safety

precautions and measures in case of disaster like earthquake;
B. Classroom discussions and simulation of the do’s and don’ts during
an earthquake;
C. Class demonstrations of repairing the earthquake survival kit,
performing ‘duck, cover, and hold’ and applying first aid treatment;
and
D. 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. Students: 653
B. Teachers/Utility/Staff: 28
C. Total: 681

IV. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES INVOLVED

A. Bureau of Fire Protection, Municipality of Taal

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V. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

Based on the observation during and after the drill, the following

problems were encountered:

A. Though the students were properly oriented, there were still some of

them who did not take the drill seriously;

B. There were some students 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 siren was sounded

VI. HOW THE SCHOOL ADDRESS THE PROBLEM

After seeing the aforementioned problems, Dr. Babylyn C. Gonzalvo,

together with Mr. Elizalde L. Piol, gave a post drill activity to reorient the

students 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 School’s 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;

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B. Some classrooms must remove their cupboards or bookshelves that

are placed above the student’s 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.

Prepared by:

Mr. Elizalde L. Piol

DRRM Coordinator

Noted

Dr. BABYLYN C. GONZALVO

Officer in Charge/Principal
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Taal, Batangas
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