STUDENTS’ AWARENESS ON THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE UNIVERSITY IN RESPONSE TO EARTHQUAKE
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https://doi.org/10.31674/mjmr.2019.v03i02.001Abstract
Everyone must prepare and be aware on how to act in any emergency so that nothing will be taken by surprise. Just like an Earthquake, where it always strikes when least expected. Earthquake can happen anywhere- at home, work or school. Awareness on the different Safety Features of the University is important for each student for them to know on what they are going to do, and where they will go in an event of an Earthquake.
The study utilized the descriptive survey approach method and takes placed at University of Cebu Lapu-lapu and Mandaue. The study adapted a researcher-made questionnaire which was patterned after the University’s Emergency Evacuation Plan and Building Code of the Philippines.
The researchers equally distributed the number of respondents per course. Majority of the respondents are within the age of 15-20 years old, female and in their 4th year level. The result showed that the respondents are aware of the different safety features of the University, However, when it comes to the awareness of the Evacuation Exit and Area it revealed that the respondents are not aware of their specific area. The researchers recommend that the findings of this study will be submitted to the UCLM Safety Team Department, which will serve as a basis for report.
Keywords:
Awareness, Earthquake Awareness, Safety FeaturesDownloads
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