SAFETY CHECKED

MDRRMO inspects buildings after 6.7 magnitude earthquake

The Municipal Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Office of Peñablanca assessed school buildings of PNHS to ensure the safety of students and staffs after the 6.7 magnitude Earthquake last July 28, 2022.

Officials of the MDRRMO Peñablanca visited PNHS to inspect classrooms and facilities as part of the their inspection activity of all government properties around the municipality.

In the said activity, they roamed around the school premises to look for cracks and any signs of building instability to search for any damages caused by the said earthquake.

The inspectors had found out that 2 classrooms of the Grade 8 building have damages and most of the buildings have no evidence of wreckage and can be concluded as functional.

The said 2 classrooms were therefore put on hold to temporarily stop classes.

This inspection activity is one of the preparations of the school in coordination with the local government unit of Peñablanca to make sure the stability and functionality of classrooms and school facilities for the upcoming face-to-face classes in August 2022.

After the inspection, MDDRMO officials said that 2 classrooms with minor damages won’t be used unless renovation is completed to ensure everyone’s safety.