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DILG prepares for the 2nd Metro Manila shake drill

Friday, June 17, 2016 Herbert Curia - Promoter No comments

From the Website of DILG
links: http://www.dilg.gov.ph/news/DILG-prepares-for-the-2nd-Metro-Manila-shake-drill/NC-2016-1087

DILG prepares for the 2nd Metro Manila shake drill

Cognizant of the need for disaster preparedness, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is getting ready for the simultaneous second Metro Manila shake drill on June 22 at 9 o’clock in the morning.

The Department’s Patrol 117 spearheaded the conduct of the briefing to over 100 personnel from the DILG and the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) earlier today at the 27th Floor DILG-NAPOLCOM Center.

Representatives from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) discussed the possible injuries that may be encountered during emergency situations like wound, splinter, sprain, and burn. Then they demonstrated the proper way of giving first aid treatment to injured persons.

Patrol 117 Director Edgar Allan Tabell explained that the intention for the shake drill is to learn the right first aid when faced with the actual emergency situation.

“Ang scenario sa 9AM ng June 22 na shake drill ay magkakaroon ng 7.2 magnitude nalindol,” said Tabell. “Kapag nangyari ito ay magkakaroon ng intensity 8 na ground shaking.”

He also added that during the shake drill, the Guadalupe Bridge will be closed for two hours so heavy traffic is expected to happen.

“Kung sakaling mangyari sa totoong buhay ang 7.2 magnitude na lindol, babagsak hindi lamang ang tulay ng Guadalupe kundi marami pang mga tulay sa Metro Manila ang apektado. Kaya dapat talaga nating paghandaan ito ng maigi.” Tabell said.

As part of the shake drill preparation, selected DILG personnel were assigned to special working committees during the said event. Among the committees formed for the shake drill are the Marshalls, Communication, Documentation, Attendance and Security. The personnel assigned under each committee were given specific tasks to carry out before, during, and after the said event.

“Dahilang DILG ang Vice-Chairman sa disaster preparedness, nararapat lamang na seryosohin natin ang shake drill sa darating na June 22 at maging handa talaga tayo sa sakuna,” said Tabell.