UST Conducts Earthquake Drill

            A university-wide earthquake drill was organized last June 30, 2011 at the UST open field. The drill started at ten o’clock in the morning, and scheduled the activity to be repeated at four o’clock for students who have afternoon classes. However, the afternoon assembly was postponed due to heavy rain.

            Announcements were made by the dean’s office through the class presidents and the public address system.  The class presidents did a head count so that the drill will not be a way for the students to cut classes after the said activity. Several professors wore neon vests for recognition as they guide the students to their way out of their respective buildings. There were designated areas in the field for each college and students were escorted by their professors as they orderly “save” themselves. Classrooms and college gates were also locked for the safety of everyone’s belongings.

            These measures were done so that the students will be aware and properly prepared in case of an earthquake or any other unexpected natural crisis to happen.