22/06/2026
2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) 2026 ๐จ
Catubig I Central Elementary School
Date: June 11, 2026
The Catubig I Central Elementary School successfully conducted the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) 2026 in coordination with the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Catubig and other partner agencies. The activity aimed to enhance the preparedness, awareness, and response capabilities of students, teachers, and school personnel in the event of an earthquake.
Prior to the drill, a brief orientation was conducted to the School DRRM Responders for the response they will be doing while the drill is ongoing and to remind the participants/ students of the proper earthquake safety procedures, particularly the โDuck, Cover, and Holdโ technique. Emergency evacuation routes and designated assembly areas were also reviewed to ensure an orderly evacuation.
At the sound of the earthquake alarm (Ambulance Siren), students, teachers, and staff immediately performed the โDuck, Cover, and Holdโ procedure inside their respective classrooms and offices. After the simulated shaking stopped, participants calmly and systematically evacuated to the designated safe area while following the prescribed evacuation routes. School personnel, partner agencies and School DRRM Responders facilitated the movement of learners and conducted headcounts to account for all participants. Also they perform proper bandaging to the drill victims.
Representatives from the MDRRMO monitored the conduct of the drill and provided guidance to ensure compliance with established earthquake response protocols. The activity demonstrated the school's commitment to promoting disaster preparedness and fostering a culture of safety among learners and personnel.
The successful conduct of the 2nd Quarter NSED highlighted the importance of regular earthquake drills in improving readiness and minimizing risks during actual emergencies. Through continuous collaboration among the school, local government units, and partner agencies, the community becomes better equipped to respond effectively to earthquake-related hazards.