Manila, Oct. 28 -- Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum on Tuesday encouraged Ilonggos to take earthquake and tsunami drills seriously to prevent the loss of lives and properties during an actual event.

In a media interview, Solidum emphasized that earthquake scenarios are prepared as part of the drills to make people aware of the possibilities and not to scare people.

"If you do not have those scenarios, you will be caught unaware, and you are not ready. The best option for us to do is to prepare because these are science-informed scenarios," he said.

He added that before the drill, there has to be a lecture, inspection of the building and evacuation plan because it intends to determine if they know the...