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. STAR file photo/Edd Gumban
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is now making preparations for the staging of the second simultaneous Metro Manila “shake drill” or earthquake simulation on June 22.
In a statement, the DILG said its Patrol 117 had conducted a briefing for over 100 personnel from the DILG and the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM).
Representatives from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) discussed the possible injuries that may be encountered during emergency situations like wounds, splinters, sprains, and burns. 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 9 a.m. ng June 22 na shake drill ay magkakaroon ng 7.2 magnitude na lindol,” 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. The personnel assigned to each committee were given specific tasks to carry out before, during, and after the said event.
“Dahil ang 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.
Organized by the Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Second Metro Manila Shakedrill will begin at 9 a.m. Radio stations will be sounding the earthquake alert which will signal the start of the drill. All organizations, such as companies, churches, schools may also sound their own alerts or bells through their respective public announcement systems.
