PH holds nationwide quake drills
  • 5 years ago
Several locations around the country are set to hold quake drills today. In Manila's Roxas Boulevard, simultaneous fire emergency drills as well as the evacuation of people trapped in high-rise establishments are among the activities which will assess the country's preparedness for a major quake. The quake drill in Manila is in preparation for a quake brought about by the possible movement of the Manila Trench and the West Valley Fault. Experts fear that a major quake caused by this movement could result in the isolation of the capital due to collapsed structures, and the loss of countless number of lives. - Umagang Kay Ganda, 2 July 2014