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The state seismology organization refuted the widely held notion that individuals on upper levels of a structure should ascend during an earthquake, emphasizing that evacuating to an open area remains the most secure choice.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The notion implies that in the event of an earthquake, individuals on upper floors ought to move upward toward the roof to facilitate rescue efforts if the edifice were to completely give way.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI understand this is often depicted in films. However, we cannot foresee how a building will collapse,\u201d Charmaine V. Villamil, Senior Science Research Specialist at the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), stated during a Zoom interview in a blend of English and Tagalog.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cNot every structure collapses like a pancake\u2014some lean, while others, such as the Grand Hyatt (Manila), may crumble inward,\u201d Ms. Villamil remarked.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n During an earthquake, she noted, it is still best to perform the duck, cover, and hold procedure while the tremors are happening.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Once the shaking ceases and it is confirmed safe, exit the building calmly and proceed to an open location away from buildings and potential falling debris.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In residential homes, readiness for earthquakes is similarly crucial, she mentioned \u2014 not only by having a go-bag and being aware of standard earthquake drills but also by being armed with precise information.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n