OCD Administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno said on Monday that their preparation has two levels — the “duck, cover, and hold” and checking of structures and houses nationwide.

As the Philippines prepare for a potential strong earthquake beyond the basic “duck, cover, and hold” procedure, Nepomuceno admitted that the country was far from making its structures resistant to ...

One important aspect of these drills is teaching the “duck, cover, and hold” safety guideline, which instructs individuals to drop to the floor, seek cover under a sturdy object, and hold on ...

Bacolcol also said that families must practice the “duck, cover, and hold” and identify a meeting point if ever they separate ways during the disaster. Office of Civil Defense Undersecretary Ariel ...

In addition to engineering solutions, the government is intensifying its campaign promoting the “duck, cover, and hold” safety procedure during earthquakes. “We must double our efforts ...

There are countries that hold nationwide earthquake drills, where children are taught how to duck, cover, and evacuate calmly. Bangladesh? Our version of disaster preparedness does not acknowledge ...

“Level one” preparations refer to engineering solutions, while “level two” covers actions like the “duck, cover and hold” drills aimed at minimizing casualties during major tremors. “We will enhance ...

“The most important is engineering solutions. Even if you are fully-prepared in duck, cover and hold but the infrastructure where you would be in case of the strong earthquake is not strong, then it ...

The department also shared advice for anyone who spots ducklings or goslings trapped in a storm drain: Call non-emergency ...