Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region V Bicol
Division of Masbate City
Cluster - 8
ANAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Anas, Masbate City

NARRATIVE AND PICTORIAL REPORTS ON THE SECOND

AND THIRD QUARTER NATIONAL SCHOOL-BASED
EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE DRILL

I.

INTRODUCTION AND DRILL SCENARIO

In line with the campaign of the Department of Education (DepEd) in

equipping the school children with the knowledge, proper attitude and skills
on what to do in case of a natural and man-made disasters like earthquake
and fire, Anas Elementary School conducted its quarterly earthquake and fire
drill in the school campus last June 25, 2016 at exactly 9 oclock in the
morning for earthquake drills. Dr. Rafael B. Ricarte Jr., the school head, led
the activity with the teachers and their respective classes. The drill was
carried out simultaneously and smoothly. All grade levels occupied the
designated area for them based on the school evacuation plan.
Before the conduct of the earthquake and fire drill, Sir Ronnie V.
Valladores instructed all the pupils and teachers and even parents in
attendance after the flag ceremony every Monday of what to do in case of a
disaster like an earthquake. On June 25 and July 2 during the morning break
a loud sound of bell blurted for one minute as a signal that an earthquake is
currently happening. Everybody in their respective classes ducked and
covered themselves under their armchairs and tables. After that, the
teachers led their advisory classes in heading to the designated evacuation
area located in front of the Principals Office Building.
They were grouped together according to the class where they belong.
Then, all classroom teachers did a headcount to make sure that all pupils are
accounted for. Mr. Ronnie V. Valldaores Jr, the school DRRMC coordinator
announced the termination of the drill.
In summary, the drill was
successfully implemented and nobody was injured because the routines were
systematic and everybody was cooperative during the activity.

II. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED

EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE DRILL

PRIOR

TO

THE

CONDUCT

ON

Some of the activities held prior to the conduct of the quarterly

earthquake and fire drill are as follows:
A. Constant reminders given by the school principal on the safety
precautions and measures in case of disasters like earthquakes and
fire;
B. Classroom discussions and simulation of the dos and donts during an
earthquake or fire ;
C. Class demonstrations of repairing the earthquake survival kit,
performing duck, cover, and hold and applying first aid treatment
under the supervision of Mrs. Rosanna Jade, SJES representative for the
Philippine Red Cross; and
D. Class orientation on the school evacuation plan and the schools safe
and danger zones during an earthquake.
III. TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS PARTICIPATED
A.
B.
C.
D.

Pupils: 267
Teachers: 9
Parents: 40
Total: 316

V. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED
Based on the observation during and after the drill, the following
problems were encountered:
A. Though the pupils were properly oriented, there were still some of
them who did not take the drill seriously;
B. There were some pupils who were seen disoriented and werent able to
go immediately in their assigned queues; and
C. Some classes went out of their respective classrooms a bit later after
the siren was sounded

VI. HOW THE SCHOOL ADDRESS THE PROBLEM

After seeing the aforementioned problems, Sir Rafael B. Ricarte Jr,
together with Mr. Ronnie V. Valladores Jr, Schools Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management Committee, gave a post drill activity to reorient the pupils
on their behavior during the drill. They also gave some warnings and

reminders with regard to panicking and avoiding stampede in case that the
real scenario happens.

VII. RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the overall performance of the Schools Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Committee, the following recommendations are
hereby given:
A. Some possible falling debris like rusty roofs and dilapidated ceilings in
some buildings of the school must be repaired;
B. Some classrooms must remove their cupboards or bookshelves that
are placed above the pupils desk;
C. Ceiling fans and fluorescent lamps must be inspected if they are still
heavily screwed or intact; and
D. All classrooms must have a poster regarding Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management and must be placed in a conspicuous area.
VIII. PICTORIALS

Prepared by:

Ronnie V. Valladores Jr
SDRRM Coordinator
NOTED:

Dr. Rafael B. Ricarte Jr.

School Head