The university observed the National Disaster Consciousness Month through an earthquake drill participated by the students, faculty and staff on July 13, 2017.
The drill rehearsed the schools preparedness in terms of observing the proper procedure in times of calamities and disasters.
Each offices and classrooms were assigned leaders to direct the proper execution of the “drop, cover, hold” practice, accounting of personnel/classmates and the safe exit to the evacuation area. The drivers on duty were also given task for fast deployment of ambulances and emergency teams.
The ROTC Cadets also demonstrated their crowd control skills and the SAVERS on the different rescue techniques.
Engr. Christian D. Misola, Director, Safety, Security,Environmental Disaster Mitigation Office, said that fire drill and unannounced earthquake drill will be conducted soon to further improve the disaster preparedness ability of the ISAT U academic community.
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