19/06/2025
Tagudin MDRRMO leads the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill
The Tagudin Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, under the pro-active leadership of Mayor Roque S. Verzosa, Jr., through the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office headed by LDRRM Officer Engr. Michael B. Padayao, successfully conducted the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) today at San Pedro Community School, Barangay Dardarat, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur.
This activity aimed to strengthen local disaster preparedness and enhance the community’s capacity to respond effectively to earthquake scenarios. The drill was participated in by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Barangay Tanods of Brgy. Dardarat, and the faculty, staff, and learners of San Pedro Community School.
A key component of this drill was raising awareness among learners, who are among the most vulnerable during disasters. Through hands-on participation in the “Duck, Cover, and Hold” procedure and guided evacuation drills, students gained essential knowledge and experience in how to respond calmly and safely in the event of an earthquake.
These preparedness activities are vital in building a culture of safety and resilience among the youth. By equipping learners with practical skills and awareness, we help ensure that they are not only prepared to protect themselves, but are also capable of contributing to community safety during emergencies.
The Local Government Unit of Tagudin, through the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, remains steadfast in its commitment to strengthening disaster risk reduction initiatives and ensuring that all sectors of the community—especially the youth—are informed, prepared, and resilient.