At the sound of the alarm, SM employees, agency personnel, affiliates and tenants performed the Duck, Cover, and Hold technique and evacuated the building as they participated in the 3rd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on September 26, 2024.

Spearheaded by SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown with the support from the local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Barangay Rescue team, employees engaged in the drill at exactly 9:00AM, demonstrating their commitment to safety and preparedness.

The activity provided an opportunity for SM employees to familiarize with the appropriate actions to take in case of an earthquake. 