The 20th Davao City Council approved the Davao City Earthquake Disaster Response Ordinance during the 40th Regular Session. The ordinance requires building owners to put up Earthquake Recording Instruments (ERIs) in their buildings to monitor earthquakes and help buildings become stronger. First District Councilor Edgar Ibuyan Jr., the proponent of the ordinance, said that this ordinance will help avoid further disaster or damage to existing buildings.
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology has reminded the public to use a mobile app that it developed several years ago and is readily accessible, to check the structural integrity of their homes.