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chopped branches of trees, which making a up whenever and wherever we are to keep ourselves and our families safe from any risks or disasters. If you’re not sure if earthquake is really happening just stop for a moment, observe your surroundings then react calmly. Remember, “Ligtas ang may alam, kaya dapat Red

• Casualties. According to National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (NDRRMC), 448,990 individuals or 119,730families from three regions were affected and a total also of 30,285 houses were destroyed by the said earthquake. Th Due to this incident, the province of Abra declared a state of calamity since July 28, 2022.

• Landslide. Since the epicenter of the earthquake is located near the mountain provinces of Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), numerous landslides not lower than 20 were recorded after the earthquake. This resulted to slower mobilization and transportation of people and good between cities and provinces causing increase prices of local products and slower government approach to the affected areas.

After the major earthquake, the authorities warned the public that aftershocks are very expected that could last for months and it will peak during the 2nd to 3rd after the earthquake. Since July 27, there are at least 2,655 aftershocks where 840 were plotted and recorded while 59 were felt with a magnitude ranging 1.4 to 5.1 according to PHIVOLCS.

• Deaths. Due to immense earthquake and aftershocks, various landslide, there are recorded injuries and deaths on Ilocos Region and CAR by the authorities. As time passes by, the recorded number or injuries rose to 410 while death toll reached to 11 and 10 of it were on CAR.

These effects of the recent earthquake in Abra are very devastating as it destroyed infrastructures, historic heritages and killed lives. It also affected the mobility and transportation of people and goods to different areas.

It is undeniable that some of its effects are unpreventable but we can lessen it through the following safety precautions: Choose a place that is not vulnerable during earthquakes when planning to build a home.

Evacuate when necessary and stay away from mountainous areas.

These safety precautions seemed to be very redundant in our lives for it was been taught many times but through these ways we can be able to prevent casualties, death and save our loved ones.

Prepare an emergency kit and save contacts of local authorities.

Keep being updated from news and instructions of the Local Government Unit (LGU).