11/10/2025
📰 What’s been happening recently 🙁
The Philippines has just experienced several powerful earthquakes that have shaken many communities. On October 10, 2025, a doublet of large quakes—magnitudes 7.4 and 6.7-6.8—hit eastern Mindanao, particularly off the coast of Davao Oriental, leading to deaths, injuries, structural damage, and even triggering tsunami warnings. Around the same time, a magnitude 6.9 quake struck Cebu (Visayas) on September 30, causing many casualties and widespread damage.
These events are painful reminders that our country sits in a very active seismic zone, and being prepared - especially for our children - is not optional.
🧸 Earthquake Safety Tips for Kids 🏠💪
As parents, our first instinct during an earthquake is to protect our children. But it’s just as important to help them understand what’s happening and teach them how to stay safe. 💖
Here are simple, child-friendly reminders you can practice at home:
* Stay calm and reassure your child. Kids mirror our emotions — a calm voice helps them feel secure.
* Teach “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.” Practice it together! Drop to the ground, cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops.
* Keep away from windows and heavy furniture. Explain that glass and objects can fall during an earthquake.
* Prepare a “Go Bag.” Include water, snacks, flashlight, a small toy, and your child’s essentials.
* Talk about what happens after. Let them know that aftershocks are normal and that grown-ups are there to keep them safe.
Children cope better when they understand and feel prepared. 🌈
Let’s make earthquake safety part of every home conversation - because calm, informed kids are safe kids. 💛
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👩⚕️ Doc Marie - Pediatrician
Caring for kids, one heartbeat at a time 🩵