Understanding Earthquake Preparedness

1. According to the local disaster readiness plan, what is the best way to prepare for an earthquake?

• a. Stay indoors at all times

• b. Identify safe and dangerous areas in your home and school

• c. Avoid discussing earthquakes to prevent fear

• d. Store heavy objects on high shelves

2. The local disaster readiness plan suggests practicing earthquake drills in school. What is the purpose of these drills?

• a. To scare students into following rules

• b. To prepare students on what to do during an actual earthquake

• c. To teach students how to predict when an earthquake will occur

• d. To increase students’ physical fitness 

3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) helps prepare the country for earthquakes by:

• a. Controlling the movement of tectonic plates

• b. Conducting earthquake drills and monitoring seismic activity

• c. Preventing earthquakes from happening

• d. Designing buildings without the help of engineers

4. What is the recommended safety procedure during an earthquake?

• a. Run to the nearest exit as fast as possible

• b. Stay where you are and wait until the shaking stops

• c. Drop to the ground, cover under a sturdy object, and hold on to it

• d. Jump up and down to avoid getting trapped

5. If you are inside a classroom during an earthquake, what is the first thing you should do?

• a. Run outside immediately

• b. Scream for help

• c. Follow the teacher’s instructions and do the “Drop, Cover, Hold” technique

• d. Grab your belongings and exit quickly

6. What is the safest action to take if you are in a crowded place, such as a mall or a gymnasium, during an earthquake?

• a. Push others aside to exit quickly

• b. Stay calm, move away from glass windows, and protect your head

• c. Stand still and wait for the shaking to stop

• d. Shout loudly to warn people about the earthquake

7. If you are outdoors when an earthquake occurs, what should you do?

• a. Take cover under a tree

• b. Move away from buildings, electric posts, and large objects

• c. Run inside the nearest building

• d. Sit on the ground and close your eyes

8. What should you do immediately after an earthquake stops?

• a. Run outside as fast as possible

• b. Check yourself and others for injuries, then follow evacuation procedures

• c. Go back to using your phone and ignore safety instructions

• d. Stay in place and wait for someone to carry you out 

9. Why is it important to listen to the news or follow official announcements after an earthquake?

• a. To find out the exact time of the next earthquake

• b. To check for official updates, warnings, and emergency instructions

• c. To listen to entertainment programs while waiting for help

• d. To know which malls and stores are still open

10. What should you include in your emergency kit to prepare for an earthquake?

• a. A radio and a book for entertainment

• b. Just a blanket and some clothes

• c. A flashlight, batteries, first aid supplies, and important documents

• d. Only food and water