The participants of the conducted drill and simulation, under the provision of Executive Order (EO) No. 2025-257, are comprised of public and private schools, all barangays in the city, several private businesses, and other government agencies. Everyone applied the fundamental earthquake response principle of Duck-Cover-Hold while locating the nearest and safest areas to stay throughout the tremors. Also, Rescue personnel, including the city's disaster response teams, carried out search-and-rescue missions in controlled but realistic environments throughout the exercise's simulated situations. This highlighted the value of arm-in-arm coordination between the local government, first responders, and the community in addition to testing the efficiency of evacuation protocols, medical aid response, and communication systems.

In a brief public message, Mayor WES reassured that the city is well-equipped during these times of emergency. Furthermore, he also stressed that the city’s efforts in disaster preparedness were not merely a reaction to the recent earthquakes but were part of the unceasing commitment to ensure the safety and well-being of all the communities.

“We’ve been doing this, not only now na dahil marami pong lindol nitong nakaraang linggo at buwan, kundi dati na po nating pina-practice ang ating earthquake drill, ang preparasyon at kahandaan ng lahat ng kawani ng Valenzuela City—including all our satellite offices across the city,” he stated. [We've been doing this, not just now because there have been a series of earthquakes in the past weeks and months, but we've been practicing our earthquake drills, the preparation and readiness of all Valenzuela City employees—including all our satellite offices across the city—for a long time]

The city's preparedness doesn't end with mere drills and simulations. The city government also invests in maintaining a robust inventory of emergency equipment, including medical supplies, communication tools, and rescue gear. Additionally, durable and well-maintained response vehicles—such as ambulances, fire trucks, and rescue boats—are strategically positioned to allow mobility and rapid emergency response.

The Valenzuela City Government aims to build resilience among its citizens, ensuring that they are not only aware of safety protocols but also empowered to take action during an actual emergency. Also, the city will carry on with its information dissemination campaign to further raise awareness and foster readiness in the community.

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