MMDA confirms metrowide quake drill on July 30

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The MMDA also called out for volunteers for its Metro Manila Rescue Volunteer Corps (MMRVC).

More than 1,000 have already signed up, but the MMDA said 8,000 is needed for the earthquake response training.

Related: Over 1,000 sign up to train as MMDA rescue volunteers

In a previous interview with CNN Philippines, MMDA head Francis Tolentino explained that his office wanted metro residents prepared for two earthquake scenarios — daytime and nighttime.

Related: MMDA chief wants day, night quake drill scenarios

The MMDA also previously announced plans of declaring a no-work day on July 30 to better execute the disaster drill.

Aside from requiring establishments to close during the exercise, the MMDA also sought to shut down the metro’s power supply and telecommunication lines.

Related: MMDA wants no-work day for proposed metrowide quake drill

In a related development, the MMDA also sat down on Thursday (May 28) with 84 barangay captains whose jurisdictions lie along the the West Valley Fault, for a rescuers’ skills olympics set in June.

Related: MMDA chief, barangay officials prepare for possible deadly quake

The MMDA also unveiled its mobile earthquake simulator on Thursday. The apparatus can replicate tremors of up to magnitude 7.

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MMDA's mobile earthquake simulator will go to barangays & schools along the West Valley Fault @cnnphilippines pic.twitter.com/4lzPHccrKd

— Tricia De Leon (@Tricia_DeLeon) May 28, 2015

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