THE Philippines will hold its second quarter nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill on June 19, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) announced on Tuesday.
The OCD said the exercise is crucial for boosting public awareness and preparedness for earthquakes across the country.
This drill will feature action-packed exercises, allowing the media to cover various public responses to various emergency scenarios such as structural fires, oil spill, drowning, debris clearing, looting, aeromedical rescue and vehicle extraction, power restoration, and search and
rescue amid collapsed houses and buildings.
Private and public sectors, including local government units, non-governmental organizations, and volunteer groups, will also conduct their respective exercises, ensuring an integrated and coordinated approach to disaster response.
The ceremonial pressing of the button to signal the start of the nationwide earthquake drill will be held at Dipolog City Sports Complex in Zamboanga Del Norte.