The Philippines frequently experiences seismic and volcanic tremors because it lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is an area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes occur. In recent months, for example, a number of earthquakes shook parts of the country. While there were no reported major damage or loss of life, these incidents could indicate that the big one is probably coming, as the major Philippine fault lines have been disturbed.
For us in academe, it is best to be prepared and ready for all eventualities, because no one can predict when earthquakes will happen. Schools cannot be closed in advance due to earthquakes; neither can we suspend classes, like we do when there’s a storm warning. However, with proper training and advance planning, everyone in our school community can be prepared to react appropriately during and after the occurrence of an earthquake.
The best approach is to create a comprehensive, all-hazards emergency plan and implement earthquake drills so we can instill in the minds of our students the correct procedures to be followed during the actual occurrence. All these will help ensure that there will be no confusion or panic among students and faculty members.
Likewise, planning of specific ways on how our school community will respond to an earthquake will help us identify key resources that must be prepared or procured in advance. Proper execution of school drills will also help prevent panic, which might lead to accidents when everyone is overwhelmed with fear.
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/earthquakes/prepared.html
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