The School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM) joined the nationwide 4^thquarter earthquake drill which aims to intensify the local communities’ earthquake and tsunami preparedness. All SESAM faculty, staff and students participated in the in drill, as mandated by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). 

The drills and exercises are part of the government’s continuing efforts in enhancing preparedness and awareness through participative DRRM advocacy. The drill also tested SESAM’s preparedness and resiliency, as well as identifying the possible challenges and problems that may be encountered in an event of an earthquake.