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HOW TO CONDUCT AN EARTHQUAKE DRILL IN SCHOOL
PRIMER for Teachers
ALFREDO R. BREQUILLO JR. MAED, LPT
Presenter

2.
TRAINING OUTLINE
At the end of the lecture/topic,
participants will be able to;
1. Understand the stages in
conducting earthquake drill in
school
2. Master and apply the phases of an
earthquake drill and
3. Make their own hazard map base on
their grade level.

3.
Stage 1 :
Form a School Disaster Risk Reduction
Management Council ( SDRRMC )
Over-all Coordinator
First Aid Team
Fire Safety Team
Communication Team
Building Safety Inspection Team
Evacuation Team
Site Security Team

4.
Prepare SURVIVAL KI
Basic items inside an
earthquake survival
kit :
1. First Aid kit
( Alcohol,
Bandages,
Absorbent Cotton,
Gauze, Mask,
Adhesive plasters,
and medicines )
2. Food
3. Bottled water
4. Flashlight and
extra batteries
5. Radio ( Battery

5.
1.Lighters and
matches
2.Whistle
3.Knife
4.Blankets and
spare clothes
5.Rope –at least 7
meters long
6.Toiletries
7.Cash and
emergency
contact number

6.
SDMC should;
Have the yearly update on
information of school
population.
Prepare the most recent school
map.
Prepare the building floor plan
of building.

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SDMC should conduct a
SCHOOL WATCHING EXERCISE
 Observe safe and unsafe zones.
Suggest correction for improvement.
Asses the structural integrity of the
building/s.
Asses if the school location is flood,
fire ,earthquake prone.

8.
Good practice
and safe zones:
 swing out door
Wide corridors
Wide open space
for evacuation
Fire exits
Public alarm
system

9.
Some of the
unsafe zones:
• windows and glass
panes
•Book shelves,
machinery, cabinets and
furniture that may topple
or slide.

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Stage 2 : Developing the Earthquake
Evacuation Plan

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Use all available OPEN SPACE nearest to the building
Determine if there is sufficient open space for all, set a
buffer zone from the building.
Length x width = area
( How many pupils? / 1 square meter )
EVACUATION AREA
EVACUATION
AREA
EVACUATIO
N AREA

12.
Consider the number of pupils in each building ( per se
Make sure that the evacuation route will not expose
the pupils to additional hazards

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Stage 3 : Orientation Prior to the
Earthquake Drill

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A . Preparation
1.Conduct of lectures about
earthquake.
2.Conduct classroom hazards
observation activity.
3.Introduce evacuation plan.
4.Introduced assigned evacuation
area.
5.Post the school evacuation map in
every classroom and bulletin
board.

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7. Assign observers and evaluators who
will give comments and suggestions.
8. Inform the neighborhood about the
drill
9. Check available alarm system.
10. Assign class Marshall.
11. Take note of the persons with
disability
( PWD ) and identify their locations for
evacuation.
12. Assign Marshalls to assist the PWD
during evacuation.

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B. Protect yourself
Keep away from
glass window
and heavy
shelves.
What to do DURING
an earthquake.
DUCK, COVER and
HOLD
Watch out for
falling objects.
Keep calm and
don’t panic.

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Stage 4 : Actual Conduct of an
Earthquake Drill

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PHASES OF AN EARTHQUAKE

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Phase 1.
Alarm
During the
drill, the 1-
minute alarm
(siren,bell or
Batingaw )
indicates
earthquake or
shaking .

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Phase 2. Response
While the alarm is ongoing, perform the “
duck, cover and hold “. Remain in this position
until the “ shaking “ stops.
Take cover
under a
sturdy table
and hold to
your cover
until the
shaking
stops.

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Phase 3. Evacuation
As soon the shaking stops, immediately
evacuate the school building and proceed to
identified evacuation areas using the pre-
determined routes guided by the class
marshal or teacher.

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Phase 4.
Assembly
At the
designated
evacuation
area ,
students/pupil
s must be
grouped
according to
the class
where they
belong

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Phase 5. Head
Count
Teachers
should check
and make sure
all
pupils/students
are accounted
for.

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Phase 6. Evaluation
The over-all coordinator will announce the
termination of drill or “ All clear “.
Observers will give their comments
and suggestions when all gathered
in the evacuation area.

25.
WHEN IS THE TIME TO
EVACUATE?
After a very strong earthquake wherein
you lose balance or could not stand,
and heavy objects and furniture start
moved or shifted.
As need arises or as declared by
the authorities.

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THANK YOU…….