Topic: "Safety Starts with You: Community Disaster Preparedness Seminar"
Venue: Davao Doctors College
Participants: Nursing students
Guest Speaker: Rachel Ann Chavez, RN
Registration of Participants
Host 1: Good day, everyone! Before we officially begin the seminar, let’s make sure
everyone is properly registered.
Host 2: Yes! The registration desk is located at [location], and our facilitators, Ms. Jehan
Datuan and Ms. Lou Jane Dapat, are ready to assist you.
Host 1: So if you haven’t signed in yet, kindly approach them. Once you’re registered, you’re
all set to join us for an exciting and informative session on disaster preparedness
Opening Segment
Host 2: Good afternoon once again! Welcome to our much-awaited seminar titled “Safety
Starts with You: Community Disaster Preparedness.
Host 1: This seminar couldn’t have come at a better time! Our country has been facing all
kinds of natural disasters — from earthquakes to floods — and it’s a reminder that
preparedness truly starts with each one of us.
Host 2: That’s right! Today, we’ll not only learn how to stay safe, but also how to respond with
confidence, resilience, and compassion when emergencies strike. Because when disaster
happens, being informed and ready can make all the difference!
Host 1: Before we begin our exciting program, let’s take a moment to center ourselves and
seek guidance. Everyone, may we kindly stand as we offer our Opening Prayer, to be
followed by the National Anthem to be led by Mr. EJ Climaco.
(Opening Prayer and National Anthem)
Acknowledgment of Guests and Participants
Host 1: Thank you and a pleasant morning to everyone. We also acknowledge the presence
of our clinical instructors, fellow nursing students, and our guest speaker.
Host 2: To formally start our program, may we call on Annie Lourrie R. Casabuena, to deliver
the Welcome Remarks. Let us give her a warm round of applause!
(Opening / Welcome Remarks)
Opening / Welcome Remarks
Good morning everyone!
Welcome to our Disaster Preparedness Seminar, focused on earthquake and flood
awareness. It’s amazing to see all of you here fellow students and instructors from Davao
Doctors College, Inc. ready to learn and prepare for something that can affect all of us, at
any time.
The Philippines is no stranger to natural disasters. Every year, typhoons, floods, and
earthquakes challenge our safety, our homes, and our communities. Just last October 2025,
a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Davao Region, affecting thousands of families and
damaging schools and homes. And only last week, Typhoon Tino brought heavy rains and
flooding across Visayas and Mindanao, displacing thousands. These events remind us that
disasters don’t wait and neither should we.
Even here in Davao City, recent events have shown us that preparedness is not optional, it
saves lives! Quick emergency responses, drills, and safety measures are not just
procedures; they are the difference between safety and chaos, between survival and
tragedy.
This seminar is our chance to learn exactly what to do before, during, and after earthquakes
and floods. It’s a chance to think, act, and be ready, so we can protect ourselves, our
families, and our communities. Each one of us has a role to play and it starts today.
So let’s make the most of this seminar, listen closely, participate actively, and take these
lessons seriously. The knowledge we gain today could one day mean the difference between
life and loss when disaster strikes.
Once again, welcome to our Disaster Preparedness Seminar! Let’s stay alert, stay ready,
and stay safe. Thank you!
Q&A - Perceptions of students about Disaster Preparedness (Emcees)
Host 1: Before we officially start the seminar proper, let’s warm up the room with a fun
icebreaker to get everyone energized and thinking about disaster preparedness!
Host 2: Alright, here’s the first question: “If a disaster happened right now, what’s the first
thing you’d grab — and it cannot be your phone?”
Host 1: Next one: “You can choose one fictional character to help you during a disaster —
who would it be and why?” Think superheroes, movie characters, cartoons — anything goes!
Host 2: Here’s a tricky one: “If you could turn one everyday item into a survival tool during a
disaster, what would it be?”
Host 1: And finally: “You have 60 seconds to form a ‘disaster squad’ from the people in this
room. Who do you pick and why?”
Host 2: Wow! Thank you, everyone, for participating and sharing your creative ideas!
Introduction of Speaker
Host 1: At this time, it is our honor to introduce our distinguished guest speaker for today’s
seminar, Ms. Rachel Ann Montes Chavez.
Host 2: Ms. Chavez is a registered nurse and proud alumnus of Davao Doctors College,
where she also completed her Master of Arts in Nursing, majoring in Clinical Management.
She is a licensed professional teacher, and has dedicated over 11 years as an Emergency
Medical Technician and ambulance nurse. Currently, she serves at the City Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Department of LGU Samal.
Host 1: She also shares her expertise as a part-time Clinical Instructor at Davao Doctors
College Level 2, and as a Region XI DOH instructor for Standard First Aid, BLS, and EMT-B
courses. On top of that, she is a tactical combat lifesaver, an event host and lifestyle fitness
emcee, and even a brand ambassadress for Octagear Man and Tribu Pakaras.
Host 2: Outside her professional life, she is a running enthusiast, an online entrepreneur, a
loving mother, and a fur mom to two dogs and two cats.
Host 1: Truly, Ms. Chavez embodies knowledge, skill, and passion in both her profession
and personal life. Without further ado, let us give a warm welcome to Ms. Rachel Ann
Montes Chavez!
1st Discussion - Seminar Proper / Lecture on Disaster Preparedness
Icebreaker 2: “Emergency Grab Game” – Bring Me! (Essential items they would take
during an evacuation)
Host 2: Thank you again, Ma’am Rachel, for that very informative discussion!
Host 1: Absolutely! And now, to make things even more fun and interactive, we’re moving on
to our second icebreaker — the “Emergency Grab Game – Bring Me!”
Host 2: Here’s how it works: we’ll call out essential items you would take during an
evacuation, and you’ll have to quickly point them out, show them if you have them, or shout
them out loud.
Host 1: Remember, it’s a race against time, so stay alert and be ready to react!
Game Items & Prompts
1. Water bottle
○ Host 2: “Bring me something to keep you hydrated!”
2. Flashlight
○ Host 2: “Bring me a tool to see in the dark!”
3. First aid kit
○ Host 1: “Bring me something to treat cuts or injuries!”
4. Snacks / Non-perishable food
○ Host 2: “Bring me something to eat when you’re stuck for hours!”
5. Important documents
○ Host 1: “Bring me what you must never leave behind — IDs, certificates, or
medical records!”
6. Extra clothing / Blanket
○ Host 2: “Bring me something to keep warm!”
7. Mobile phone & charger
○ Host 1: “Bring me something to stay connected!”
8. Personal hygiene items
○ Host 2: “Bring me something to keep clean — soap, tissue, or sanitizer!”
9. Cash or coins
○ Host 1: “Bring me money — because sometimes ATMs don’t work!”
10.Something personal or sentimental
○ Host 2: “Bring me something that’s uniquely yours — a lucky charm, a photo,
or anything you value!”
Seminar Proper / Lecture on Disaster Preparedness (2nd Discussion)
Host 1: That was such a fun and energetic activity! I’m sure we all now have a better idea of
what items are essential during an emergency.
Host 2: Absolutely! And while we catch our breath, it’s time to go back to learning. We will
now proceed with the second discussion of our seminar, led again by Ma’am Rachel Ann
Chavez, RN.
Host 1: Let’s give her our full attention as she shares more insights and practical tips on
disaster preparedness.
Host 2: Ma’am Rachel, the floor is yours!
(2nd Discussion)
Open Forum / Q&A Session
Host 1: Thank you so much, Ma’am Rachel, for that enlightening discussion!
Host 2: Yes! And now, it’s your turn to ask questions. We will proceed with the Open Forum
or Q&A session.
Host 1:So if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to raise your hand. Let’s make
this interactive and learn from each other!
Host 2: Ma’am Rachel, the floor is open for questions from our participants.
Icebreaker 3: “Disaster Drill Trivia” – Short true-or-false quiz
Prizes, Token, Awarding of Certificate
Host 1: What an amazing and insightful seminar today! Thank you once again, Ma’am
Rachel, for sharing your expertise and practical tips on disaster preparedness.
Host 2: Indeed! Your discussion has truly inspired and empowered all of us to be more
prepared and resilient.
Host 1: At this moment, we would like to present a Certificate of Appreciation and a Token of
Gratitude to our esteemed guest speaker, Ma’am Rachel Ann Chavez, RN, as a small way to
honor her time, effort, and invaluable contribution to today’s seminar.
Host 2: May we invite Ma’am Rachel to please come forward to receive these tokens of our
appreciation. Let’s also have a photo opportunity to capture this special moment!
Host 1: Thank you once again, Ma’am Rachel, for being with us today. Your knowledge,
passion, and dedication to disaster preparedness will surely leave a lasting impact on all of
us.
Host 2: And with that, we now proceed to distribute tokens to all participants
Closing Remarks
Host 1: As we near the end of our seminar, it is now time to hear the Closing Remarks,
which will summarize today’s key takeaways and leave us with final words of
encouragement.
Host 2: Let us all welcome Mr. Kier Cantero, to deliver the Closing Remarks.
Distribution of Snacks
Host 1: Before we officially end, we have a little something for everyone — we will now
distribute snacks for all participants. Please feel free to grab one as a small token of our
appreciation.
Host 2: Yes! And we would like to sincerely thank each and every one of you — our clinical
instructors, fellow students, and of course, our guest speaker — for making this seminar a
meaningful and engaging experience.
Host 1: Your active participation, curiosity, and enthusiasm truly made this seminar a
success.
Host 2: We hope that what you’ve learned today will stay with you and help you become
more prepared, resilient, and confident during disasters.
Host 1: This concludes our seminar. Once again, thank you, everyone, and enjoy your
snacks!