The annual Disaster Preparedness Seminar and Emergency Drill organized by the USI – MSH Emergency Response Team (ERT) in coordination with the Bureau of Fire Protection and Public Safety Office was conducted last March 19 – 20, 2009, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM at Seton Hall.

Participants of the said activity were old and new members of the different ERT Action Group – Fire Brigade Team led by Jose Roy Cutillas (USI-MSH Fire Marshal) with a subgroup namely Fire Extinguisher Team and Fire Hose Team; Salvage Team led by Luis Ricario, Jr. ; Traffic and Crowd Control Team led by Bermido Barrameda and Dennis M. Padilla; Rescue Team led by Amer de Castro; Medical Team led by Dr. Jose A. Amanse; and Safety and Security Team led by OIC Joselito Ribay in lieu of Dr. Celso Antonio.

On the first day, the activity was enriched with lectures from the invited resource speakers from the Bureau of Fire Protection spearheaded by the new Naga City Fire Marshal , C/INSP Achilles M. Santiago, MM who discussed about “Fire Safety and Prevention”.

SFO2 Ronald E. Mojica , the Chief of Fire Prevention and Safety Education, Plans and Programs, Public Information Service discussed on “How to Use Fire Extinguishers” and some safety measures in using LPG.

In the afternoon, resource speakers from PAGASA Camaligan were present to discuss on “Hydrological Hazards” and “Typhoon Tracking and Other Weather System” with Mr. Arturo L. Balang , Chief Meteorological Officer/Hydrologist of Bicol River Flood Forecasting Center and Mr. Alfredo B. Consulta , Weather Observer III respectively.

The second day was an Actual drill with observers/evaluators from the Bureau of Fire Protection. Mr. Joselito SA. Del Rosario, Executive Officer of the Public Safety Office was also present during the activity.

The activity was successfully carried out with the Rescue Team identified as the best team who has effectively performed their role.