As support to the government’s efforts to promote disaster awareness, the Ateneo de Davao University participated in the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) slated Wednesday June 22.
Pursuant to CHED Memorandum No. 74, s. of 2016 dated 7 June 2016 and Republic Act No. 10121 or the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act, private and public colleges and schools are enjoined to participate in the said earthquake drill as part of Disaster Preparedness.
Prior to the scheduled drill, the University distributed pamphlets, posted reminders on its official social media platforms and produced videos on what to do during an earthquake.
The University also modified its emergency alarm for earthquake alerts to be easily distinguished from other types of emergencies. The alarms are being played over the University’s fully functioning synchronized Public Address System, with full campus coverage.
All students, staff and faculty are instructed to execute the drop, cover and hold approach during the drill and the cover head and crouch procedure during the evacuation. Assistance will also be extended to differently-abled persons during the evacuation.
There are wardens per floor in each building, wearing a neon tabard, who will guide everyone to the nearest emergency exit. There are 6 designated assembly areas during evacuation.
Ateneo has also set a First Aid Areas, Search and Rescue teams, Incident Command Posts and Disaster Communications protocol.
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