Philippines: 'Take earthquake drills seriously' - NDRRMC

According to PhilStar, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) urged the public to take earthquake drills seriously. "Responding half-heartedly to the drills would mean that more people might get hurt or killed once a real tremor strikes," said NDRRMC Executive Director Benito Ramos, stressing for utmost quickness and efficiency when dealing with disasters.

The series of earthquake drills conducted quarterly since 2006 in the Philippines is part of its four-point action plan on disaster preparedness including public information, education, communication, and preparedness for response.