EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY IN

SCHOOLS
(WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN
EARTHQUAKE)
 SIX (6) PHASES OF AN

EARTHQUAKE DRILL
PHASE 1: ALARM
PHASE 2: RESPONSE
PHASE 3: EVACUATION
PHASE 4: ASSEMBLY
PHASE 5: HEAD COUNT
PHASE 6: EVALUATION
 EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY
PHASE 1:DRILL
ALARM

The drill starts

when the school
turns the alarm on
 EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY
PHASE 1:DRILL
ALARM

The alarm can be electric or manual

 EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY
PHASE 1:DRILL
ALARM
The alarm will
last for 1
MINUTE
indicating
ground shaking
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PHASE 2:DRILL
RESPONSE
Once PHASE 1 is
activated, everyone
should do the
DUCK-COVER-
HOLD ON
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PHASE 2:DRILL
RESPONSE

Remain in the DUCK-COVER-

HOLD ON position for 1 MINUTE
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PHASE 2:DRILL
RESPONSE
In actual
earthquake, do
the duck-cover-
hold on until the
shaking stops
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PHASE 2:DRILL
RESPONSE

:
If you have Personal Protection
Equipment (PPE) use it, otherwise, use a
bag, book or folders to cover your head
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PHASE 2:DRILL
RESPONSE

Take cover under sturdy tables and

chairs
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PHASE 2:DRILL
RESPONSE
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PHASE 2:DRILL
RESPONSE
Watch out for the following:

Glass windows Objects on shelves

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PHASE 2:DRILL
RESPONSE
Watch out for the following:

Ceiling fan Heavy frames

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PHASE 2:DRILL
RESPONSE
Watch out for the following:
Heavy shelves
and others which
may cause injury
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PHASE 3:DRILL
EVACUATION

After 1 MINUTE, the alarm will stop

signaling the start of evacuation
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PHASE 3:DRILL
EVACUATION

Immediately evacuate the room and

building

Keep calm and don’t panic!

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PHASE 3:DRILL
EVACUATION

Follow the assigned

emergency exit sign
for your floor and
building
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PHASE 3:DRILL
EVACUATION
During evacuation:
DO NOT TALK
DO NOT RUN
DO NOT PUSH
DO NOT GO BACK
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PHASE 3:DRILL
EVACUATION

Immediately proceed to the designated

temporary evacuation area
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PHASE 4:DRILL
ASSEMBLY

Upon arrival at the temporary

evacuation area, stay with your
classmates
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PHASE 4:DRILL
ASSEMBLY
Sit and be aware of your surroundings.
You might need to transfer to a safer
ground. Observe Physical distancing
and Min Health Protocol.
Always listen to your teacher
who accompanied you. Be still and
calm!
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PHASE 5:DRILL
HEAD
COUNT
Your
teacher/Class
President shall
do head count to
make sure all
students are
accounted for.
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PHASE 5:DRILL
HEAD
COUNT
Class marshals/President
shall report the actual
head count by filling up
Head Count form and
submit it to Evacuation
Committee Head then
to OIC, finally to Focal
Over All.
 REPORT FORM 1
INCIDENT 
TYPE: EARTHQUAKE
 FIRE  OTHERS
Grade and Section: 7-
 BOMB
Electron
Incident Date: February 16, THREAT
2017
Incident Time: 9:00 AM
NO. OF
NO. OF BOYS
GIRLS GIRLS BOYS
MISSING
MISSING
BEFORE
22 19
EVACUATION
AFTER
20 2 18 1
EVACUATION
AFTER SEARCH &
21 1 18 1
RESCUE

Name of Marshals: Pedro

Teacher during the incident: MRS. Pedro Dept: math
 REPORT FORM 1
INCIDENT 
TYPE: EARTHQUAKE
 FIRE  OTHERS
Grade and Section:
 BOMB
_______________
Incident Date: THREAT
___________________
Incident Time:
___________________ NO. OF
NO. OF BOYS
GIRLS GIRLS BOYS
MISSING
MISSING
BEFORE
EVACUATION
AFTER
EVACUATION
AFTER SEARCH &
RESCUE

Name of Marshals: (1)____________________

(2)_________________
Teacher during the incident: __________________ Dept:
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PHASE 5:DRILL
HEAD
COUNT
Class marshals
shall return to their
classmates and
stay there until the
ALL CLEAR signal
is announced.
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PHASE 5:DRILL
HEAD
COUNT

Your teacher will always be there to

assist you at all times.
PHASE 6: EMERGENCY
EARTHQUAKE
DRILL
EVALUATION
The Incident
Commander or Over-
All Coordinator of
the SDRRMO will
announce the
termination of the
drill by saying ALL
CLEAR/ACCOUNTE
D FOR.
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PHASE 6:DRILL
EVALUATION

If given instruction to return to

classroom, do so in an orderly
manner.
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PHASE 6:DRILL
EVALUATION
An evaluation of the
drill must be
conducted to
identify problems
encountered during
the drill.
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PHASE 6:DRILL
EVALUATION

Suggestions will be
entertained to improve
drills in the future.
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PHASE 6:DRILL
EVALUATION

The school may invite observers

from BFP, DepEd, Red Cross and
other concerned agencies.
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WHEN IS THE TIME TO EVACUATE
IN ACTUAL EARTHQUAKE?
1. After a very strong earthquake wherein:

- You loss balance or could not stand,

and
- Heavy objects and furniture start to
be moved or shifted.
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DRILL
WHEN IS THE TIME TO EVACUATE
IN ACTUAL EARTHQUAKE?
2. As need arises:

2.1. Structure is
collapsing,
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WHEN IS THE TIME TO EVACUATE
IN ACTUAL EARTHQUAKE?
2. As need arises:

2.2. When area has too

many hazards such as:
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DRILL
WHEN IS THE TIME TO EVACUATE
IN ACTUAL EARTHQUAKE?

Area has too many objects that might

fall
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WHEN IS THE TIME TO EVACUATE
IN ACTUAL EARTHQUAKE?

Area is surrounded by posts or trees

 EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY
DRILL
WHEN IS THE TIME TO EVACUATE
IN ACTUAL EARTHQUAKE?

When near sea shores or water dams

 EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY
DRILL
WHEN IS THE TIME TO EVACUATE
IN ACTUAL EARTHQUAKE?

3. When declared by
proper authorities