Representatives of Laguna's Provincial Disaster Risk Management and Reduction Team have been conducting seminars on how to prepare in case a big earthquake hits the Philippines.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) conducted a "Walk the Fault" exercise to ascertain the exact location of fault lines along the West Valley Fault system. Red markers were placed on the identified fault lines.The Valley Fault System Atlas can be downloaded, upon registration, from the PHIVOLCS website.
Philippine residents who can be affected by a major earthquake are encouraged to prepare their own emergency grab bags. These bags can include food and water, candy, first aid medicines, whistle, small blanket, workman's gloves and pocket knife (for adults), extra clothes and rubber shoes, plus extra cash. They should be easy to carry and not too heavy.
