By Benjamin Cuaresma
Malabon City recently organized a comprehensive crisis management exercise, simulating the response of rescue workers in the event of a major earthquake occurs.
Mayor Jeannie Sandoval of Malabon City personally oversaw the simulated calamity, assessing the condition of the “victims” and evaluating the effectiveness of the city’s rescue teams.
The earthquake simulation exercise, held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, took place at Tenejeros Elementary School in Malabon City.
It was jointly organized by the Philippine Red Cross Malabon Chapter and the Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office (MDRRMO).
During the exercise, combined rescue teams administered first aid to the participants acting as victims, ensuring their well-being and safety.
Following the completion of the collapsed building simulation, all participants were released.
The primary objective of this activity was to showcase the preparedness and responsiveness of the city’s rescue teams in times of disasters and calamities. (ai/mnm)
