Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
DIVISION OF PAGADIAN CITY D e p a r t m e n t o f E d u c a t io n
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TRADES
OFFICE OF THE SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Kawit, Pagadian City
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NARRATIVE REPORT ON DISASTER RISK REDUCTION MANAGEMENT

(DRRM)- SCHOOL-BASED EARTHQUAKE DRILL

Second Quarter S.Y. 2020-2021

I. INTRODUCTION

A disaster is a natural and man-made hazard resulting in an event of substantial

and significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life, or drastic event steaming
from event such earthquakes, flood, catastrophic accidents, fires or explosions. It is a
phenomenon that can cause damage to life and property. It causes due to poor
construction, lack of earthquake resistances features and lack of preparedness. The
Department of Education conducted the 4th Quarter Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on
November 27, 2019, where the teachers perform managing and mitigating the possible
impact of an earthquake.

II. LEGAL BASIS

DepEd Order No. 50, S. of 2011 – The following mandates the School
Officials to integrate DRR to public school curricula and develop disaster and
implement Disaster Risk Reduction in public school education system.

Republic Act No. 10121, Otherwise known as Philippine Disaster Risk

Reduction Management Act of 2010, the Philippine Government took proactive
approach to manage the disaster consequences and reduce disaster risks by
institutionalizing various mechanisms.

III. OBJECTIVES

The goal is for the school :

1. To ensure the protection of lives and properties in the event of Earthquake/Tsunami

in Pagadian City and Zamboanga del Sur School of Arts and Trades.
2. To determine the immediate needs and the resources that will meet the needs in the
event of typhoon.
3. To establish coordination and linkages between and among the students, teachers,
stakeholders of Kawit, Pagadian City in the event of the earthquake.
4. To prepare the students and faculty members from the hazard of disaster such as
fire, earthquake and typhoon.
5. To minimize or avoid injuries and casualties during disaster.
6. To respond after the occurrence of disaster and or emergencies.
IV. ACTIVITIES

The drill was headed by Hope Rogen D. Tiongco the School DRRM Coordinator
of this institution and assisted by Abeniego V. Yangao, Jr., the MAKABAYAN Head
Teacher, under the supervision of the school’s principal, AUGUSTO T. GAVENIA. It was
participated by the teachers who executed the duck, cover and hold as preliminary
activity during the fourth quarter of this year.

This drill was implemented because earthquakes strike without warning, life-
protecting actions must be taken immediately at the first indication of ground shaking.
There will not be time to think through what to do. Therefore, of all earthquake
preparedness measures, earthquake drills are the most important. Their purpose is to
help teachers and staff learn how to REACT immediately and appropriately.

During the second quarter of this year, part of the activity as essential
components of the drill will be earthquake drills which involves discussions,
demonstrations, and exercises designed to help teachers and non teaching personnel
learn and practice WHERE to seek shelter and HOW to protect their heads and bodies
from objects (e.g., debris from ceilings light fixtures, and shattered glass). Effective
earthquake drills simulate (1) actions to be taken during an actual earthquake and (2)
actions to be taken after the ground shaking stops. Building evacuation following an
earthquake is imperative due to potential danger of fires or explosions. This section will
help them determine: - What dangers to expect during an earthquake. - What quake-
safe actions to take during an earthquake. - How to conduct classroom drills. - How to
develop procedures for evacuating the school building after an earthquake. - How to
practice and evaluate the effectiveness of the earthquake drills.

During the earthquake, the teachers and non teaching personnel must know that
the first indication of a damaging earthquake may be a gentle shaking. They may notice
the swaying of hanging plants and light fixtures, or hear objects wobbling on shelves. Or,
they may be jarred first by a violent jolt (similar to a sonic boom). Or, they may hear a
low (and perhaps very loud) rumbling noise. A second or two later, they really feel the
shaking; and, by this time, they will find it very difficult to move from one place to
another. It’s important to take “quake-safe” action at the first indication of ground
shaking. They don’t wait until they are certain an earthquake is occurring. As the ground
shaking grows stronger, danger increases. So THINK and LEARN to mitigate casualties
during earthquake.
 V. PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED

1. Not all teachers and non-teaching personnels are well trained in Disaster Risk
Management (DRRM).
2. There is no specific room for Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM).
3. Some rooms are potential hazards as declared not safe for occupancy.

VI. RECOMMENDATION

One day orientation for teachers is not enough. It would be great if the Division
Office will conduct training on Disaster Risk Reduction Management . The school
should be provided with enough tools use for first aiding and medicines. The school
should also have Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) room in which all of
the first aid tools and medicines should be kept. The basic information and the contact
number of the parents and guardians should be listed for emergencies.

Respectfully submitted this 10th day of December, 2020 at Department of

Education, Pagadian City Division, San Jose, Pagadian City.

Prepared by: Recommending for Approval by:

HOPE ROGEN D. TIONGCO ABENIEGO V. YANGAO, JR.

School DRRM Coordinator Makabayan Head Teacher

Approved by:

AUGUSTO T. GAVENIA
Secondary School Principal IV
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