Weeks after Mindanao was struck by a series of powerful earthquakes, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology urged the public to actively participate in an earthquake and tsunami drill to be held on Thursday.The Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake and Tsunami Drill, which will start at 9 a.m., Thursday, is being conducted in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the 1994 Mindoro earthquake and tsunami.
“We encourage the communities and the public to join in the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake and Tsunami Drill to test their preparedness and response plans,” Solidum said. A locally-generated tsunami can arrive in minutes, making it important to recognize the natural signs – “shake, drop, and roar.”
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