Davao City Suspends Classes Amid Tsunami Alert
In response to the tsunami alert issued by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the Department of Education (DepEd) has suspended all face-to-face classes in elementary and secondary schools along the coastal areas of Davao City. The decision aims to ensure the safety of students following the 8.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Russia.
Schools division superintendent Reynante Solitario directed all public school heads under district supervisors to halt in-person classes and switch to blended learning methods. This precautionary measure is to shield schoolchildren from the potential effects of the expected sea disturbances.
Phivolcs Issues Tsunami Warning
Phivolcs warned that the powerful quake, with an epicenter northeast of Kamchatka’s east coast and a focus depth of 74 kilometers, could trigger tsunami waves of at least one meter in height. These waves were predicted to reach the Philippine coastlines facing the Pacific Ocean between 1:20 p.m. and 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday.
In light of this, Solitario also instructed all school heads to closely monitor their respective institutions covered by the advisory and maintain readiness for any necessary actions.
Local authorities emphasized the importance of vigilance as the situation develops. The swift suspension of face-to-face classes in Davao City’s coastal schools underscores the commitment to protecting the community’s youth from natural hazards.
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