MMDA Aims for a More Realistic Metro Manila Shake Drill on July 27
Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is staging the annual Metro Manila Shake Drill on July 27, Saturday.
Unlike the past drills that were executed during daytime, where residents of Metro Manila are usually at work or at school, this year’s drill will begin at 4 a.m. on a weekend.
In a report, MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia said this is done to test the response capabilities and preparedness of LGUs and the private sector as an earthquake may occur anytime.
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The drill will start with the pushing of the ceremonial button by MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim and GM Jojo Garcia at the MMDA Headquarters. The public will then be notified that the drill has begun through alarms from mobile phones, buildings, and their respective LGUs.
As part of the efforts to give this year’s drill a more realistic simulation, MMDA has partnered with Manila Water, Maynilad, Meralco, and telecommunication companies to help simulate real-life scenarios when the “big one” arrives.
Metro Manila Shake Drill 2018
The drill will also include staging of emergency scenarios at key areas in the Metro, such as commercial and business establishments, city hall offices, and households.
Personnels will also be deployed at designated emergency operation centers located at the four quadrants in Metro Manila, namely Veterans Memorial Medical Center Golf Course for the northern quadrant, Intramuros Golf Course for the western quadrant, LRT 2 Santolan Depot for the eastern quadrant, and Villamor Golf Course for the southern quadrant.
Sources: MMDA
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