WestValleyFault.com Weekly NewsletterFrom the EditorThis week, disaster preparedness took a visible step from planning toward implementation. DPWH opened bidding for seismic retrofitting across 21 public school buildings in Manila and Taguig, while Naga City's Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum moved into post-qualification for its own retrofit, with construction targeted to begin in October. At the University of Santo Tomas, students got hands-on: PHIVOLCS brought its Mobile Earthquake Simulator to campus for three days of Drop, Cover, and Hold practice. None of this replaces what you do at home. This week we revisit the developments worth knowing, a preparedness habit inspired by this week's campus drills, and a reminder that preparedness starts with knowing your own risk. Stay informed. Prepare deliberately. — Gerry B.
Founder & Publisher, WestValleyFault.com
This Week's Report
- Seismic-retrofit bidding: DPWH opened bids for retrofitting and strengthening works covering 21 public-school buildings in Manila and Taguig.
- Naga Coliseum: Rehabilitation and retrofitting of the Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum advanced into post-qualification, with construction targeted for October.
- Campus preparedness: UST hosted the DOST-PHIVOLCS Mobile Earthquake Simulator September 22–24 for hands-on Drop, Cover, and Hold training.
- Seismic activity: The supplied PHIVOLCS monitor recorded no M5.0+ earthquakes during September 19–25.
Read the Full Report: Weekly Earthquake Intelligence Report — Issue #014
One Thing to Do This WeekPractice Your Drop, Cover, and Hold With PHIVOLCS's Mobile Earthquake Simulator back on a Manila campus this week, it's a good time to rehearse the basics at home too: Drop to your hands and knees, take Cover under a sturdy table or against an interior wall, and Hold On until the shaking stops. Run through it once with everyone in your household so it becomes automatic. Pair it with our Earthquake Safety Checklist for a five-minute refresher on before, during, and after. A drill you've practiced is one your body remembers, even when your mind goes blank.
Blog Highlight How Close Is Your Home to the West Valley Fault? A Step-by-Step PHIVOLCS Hazard Check Distance to the fault is only part of the picture. This guide walks through the official PHIVOLCS and GeoRisk tools for checking a specific property's fault proximity, ground shaking, liquefaction, and landslide exposure—plus how to tell when an online check isn't enough and a professional assessment is needed. Read the Guide
News Brief (New)Pastrana, Leyte Moves to Seismically Evaluate Its Municipal Building Naga City Advances P500-M Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum Retrofitting for Evacuation Use DPWH Opens 'Big One' Retrofitting Bids for 21 Public School Buildings in Manila and Taguig Davao City Pilots First Nighttime Earthquake Drill at Mall, Hospital and Colleges Philippines Joins Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure Coalition, With DPWH Representing the Country See more news articles on WVF News Bulletin
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