YOU MAY FIND FIRE AND EARTHQUAKE DRILLS CORNY AND A WASTE OF TIME. WE ASK YOU TO RECONSIDER.
FIRE AND EARTHQUAKE DRILLS conducted twice in a school year simply aim to familiarize members of the university community with the emergency procedure, nearest building exits and the designated places of evacuation, with the hope that the familiarity brought by the drill will lessen the confusion, panic, and hesitation AND HELP SAVE LIVES in case fire/ earthquake do happen. WE KNOW NOT WHEN they will happen, BUT AT LEAST WE KNOW HOW to respond if they do.
The START OF THE DRILL is announced through the Public Address System. For FIRE DRILL, the SIREN SOUND is a cue for everyone to EVACUATE AND PROCEED TO THE NEAREST PRP . For EARTHQUAKE DRILL, the ALARM is a cue for everyone to perform the DUCK, COVER, AND HOLD for 1 MINUTE, followed by EVACUATION TO THE NEAREST PRP.
DURING THE DRILL, PLEASE FOLLOW YOUR TEACHER’S INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASEPARTICIPATE ACTIVELY AND TAKE THE DRILL SERIOUSLY.
FIRE
At the sound of the alarm, STAY CALM and upon the instruction of your teacher, DO the following:
1. LEAVE THE ROOM IMMEDIATELY.
2. WALK QUICKLY BUT CALMLY. DO NOT RUN. DO NOT PUSH or SHOVE another along the way.
3. PROCEED TO THE NEAREST BUILDING EXIT AND TO THE NEAREST PLACE OF RALLYING POINT (PRP) .
4. If you must exit through smoke, clean air will be several inches off the floor. GET DOWN ON YOUR HANDS AND KNEES AND CRAWL TO THE NEAREST EXIT.
5. STAY AT THE PLACE OF RALLYING POINT (PRP) until further instruction. Your teacher will check the attendance to make sure that everyone was able to evacuate safely.
EARTHQUAKE
At the onset of the quake, STAY CALM and upon the instruction of your teacher, DO the following:
1. STAY PUT. DO NOT LEAVE THE CLASSROOM.
2. DUCK, COVER, AND HOLD. DUCK. Assume crash position on knees, head down and hands clasped on back of neck. COVER. Move away from windows, shelves and heavy objects that may fall. Take cover under desks, tables, corner, doorway or other sturdy furniture. Cover head with book or jacket. HOLD the position until the ground stops shaking. Count up to 60.
3. As soon as the ground stops shaking, and upon the instruction of the teacher, PROCEED TO THE NEAREST BUILDING EXIT AND TO THE PLACE OF RALLYING POINT (PRP) .
4. WALK QUICKLY BUT CALMLY. DO NOT RUN . DO NOT PUSH or SHOVE another along the way.
5. STAY AT THE PLACE OF RALLYING POINT (PRP) until further instruction. Your teacher will check the attendance to make sure that everyone was able to evacuate safely.
PLACE OF RALLYING POINTS (PRPs)
PRPs are designated open spaces in campus in which members of the university community are encouraged to go to during the evacuation stage. They are considered to be safe spots; well away from buildings, trees, electric posts and other objects which may cause harm during fire or earthquake. The following are the PRPs:
PRP 1 - Xavier Hall Grounds PRP 4 - St. Ignatius Park
PRP 2 - Christ the King Church Grounds PRP 5 - Soccer Field
PRP 3 - Parking Area, in front of Belardo Hall
There is no designated PRP per building. In case of real fire or earthquake, proceed to the nearest PRP.