National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) is a quarterly major endeavor spearheaded by the Disaster Risk Reduction Management Section  to enhance earthquake preparedness through the regular conduct of drills/exercises among the Division, Districts ands schools for purpose is to help students (and staff) learn how to REACT immediately and appropriately.

The Philippines is prone to multiple hazards. The education sector is one of the most vulnerable sectors during emergencies. It is among those that often suffer the impacts of disasters brought about by natural and human-induced hazards. From our experience, we recognize that disasters deprive children of their right to a continuous quality basic education in a safe environment. They threaten the lives of children, their families, and education personnel. Disasters also set back the investments made by the education sector. 

Disinfection of schools is an important part of preventing and minimizing the spread pathogens in the school environment. Pathogens are microbes which can cause disease and/or infection .

the Department of Education (DepEd) is committed to ensure safe educational continuity amidst the challenges of COVID-19. Learning opportunities must be provided to give hope and stability, contribute to the normalization of activities in the country, and facilitate development of our learners and bring normalcy to their lives.

School Disaster Risk Reduction Management Training provide School Heads, School DRRM Coordinator, Teachers and Learners to obtain the knowledge and attitude needed to promote community-level support and participation in DRRM efforts .

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus Acute Respiratory Disease (2019-nCoV ARD) is a coronavirus identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China. It has since spread globally, leading the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The Department of Health (DOH) announced on 30 January 2020 the first confirmed case of the 2019- nCoV ARD in the Philippines. 

The WHO named the disease COVID-19 short for Corona Virus Disease 2019 in February 2020, following consultation and collaboration with the World Organization for Animal Health and the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. 

Hazard Mapping for Deped  provide important information to help people understand the risks of natural hazards and to help mitigate disasters. It also indicate the extent of expected risk areas, and can be combined with disaster management information such as evacuation sites, evacuation routes, and so forth 

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is an independent and autonomous non-government organization tasked to help the Philippine government in the humanitarian field and to adhere to the obligations of the Philippines to the Geneva Conventions and International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movements.