disaster

Preparedness
John Leo B. Dominguez, MBA
CMDI First Aid and Security Committee, Chairperson
 Republic act no. 10121
Philippine Disaster risk reduction and management
act of 2010

AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, PROVIDING FOR THE NATIONAL DISASTER
RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK AND
INSTITUTIONALIZING THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND
MANAGEMENT PLAN, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
 climate change
A change in climate that can' be identified by changes in
the mean and/or variability of its properties and that
persists for an extended period typically decades or
longer, whether due to natural variability or as a result of
human activity.
 hazard
A dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or
condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other
health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihood and
services, social and economic disruption, or
environmental damage.
 disaster
A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or
a society involving widespread human, material,
economic or environmental losses and impacts, which
exceeds the ability of the affected community or society
to cope using its own resources.
 risk
The combination of the probability of an event and its
negative consequences.
 Disaster risk
The potential disaster losses in lives, health status,
livelihood, assets and services, which could occur to a
particular community or a Society over some specified
future time period.
 risk assessment
A methodology to determine the nature and extent of risk
by analyzing potential hazards and evaluating existing
conditions of vulnerability that together could potentially
harm exposed people, property, services, livelihood and
the environment on which they depend.
 risk management
The systematic approach and practice of managing
uncertainty to minimize potential harm and loss.
 disaster preparedness
The knowledge and capacities developed by
governments, professional response and recovery
organizations, communities and individuals to effectively
anticipate, respond to, and recover from, the impacts of
likely, imminent or current hazard events or conditions.
Philippine profile
Location: Southeastern Asia
Total Area: 300,000 sq km
Total Land: 298,170 sq km
Total Water: 1,830 sq km

Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao are the

three major islands.
There are three seasons: a hot dry
season from March to May, a rainy
season from June to November, and a
cool dry season from December to
February. The southwest monsoon
(known as the habagat) lasts from May
to October, and the northeast monsoon
(amihan) lasts from November to April.
The coolest month is January, and the
warmest is May.
 Types of Hazards
1. Typhoon
2. Flood
3. Volcanic Eruption
4. Landslides
5. Earthquake
6. Fire
 Typhoon
A violent wind that has a circular movement,
found in the West Pacific Ocean.
The Philippines experiences 18 to 20 typhoons
each year.
Typhoon Yolanda, internationally known as
Haiyan, is the deadliest typhoon to have
affected the country in recorded history.
tropical cyclone wind
signals
 How to prepare for typhoon?

Before

Listen to weather updates and advisories.

Keep a list of emergency numbers in your area.
Keep watch for warnings and plans regarding evacuation in your community.
Check your house’s condition and make necessary repairs.
Keep your typhoon kit in an area where you can easily get it in case of
emergency.
Bring your pets and livestock in the designated evacuation area for animals. If
not, keep them in a safe place.
Evacuate immediately once asked by the authorities to do so.
 How to prepare for typhoon?

During

Remain calm and stay inside your house or the evacuation center.
Turn off main switch for utilities like water and electricity.
Have a flashlight or lamp in hand in case of emergency and loss of electricity.
Keep away from possible dangers like glass windows.
 How to prepare for typhoon?

After

Before returning home, wait for authorities to announce that it is safe to go back to
your area.
Keep away from danger.
Give way to rescue and emergency teams.
Be extra careful when making repairs at home.
Before switching the electricity on, make sure there are no wet or submerged
outlets or appliances.
Check for possible breeding places for mosquitoes and remove rainwater.
 flooding
It is the overflow of water from a river or another
body of water due to heavy rainfall.

Severe flooding was recorded on September 26,

2009 due to Typhoon Ondoy.
 what to do during flood?

During

Be prepared to evacuate immediately when there’s an alert for heavy rainfall.

Refrain from walking through floodwater most especially without wearing
protective gear like boots.
Don’t walk or drive through moving water. It can sweep you and your car away.
Turn off all electrical appliances and LPG tank; turn off the main power switch
as needed.
 earthquake
It is a weak to violent shaking of the ground
produced by the sudden movement of rock
materials below the earth’s surface.

One of the most destructive earthquakes occur in

Northern Luzon last July 16, 1990 with a magnitude
of 7.8.
 how to prepare for earthquake?

Before

Know the hazards.

Know the evacuation area.
Prepare your house or workplace.
Prepare an emergency supply kit.
Learn to use the first aid kit, fire extinguishers, alarms, switching off
waterlines, gas tanks, and circuit breaker.
Participate during drills (Drop, Cover and Hold On).
 how to prepare for earthquake?

During

This must be the response during the shaking: Drop, Cover and Hold On.
Stay calm and alert.
If outside, you need to move to an open area.
If near shore, you need to move quickly to higher grounds.
Move away from steep slopes.
Stop if inside a moving vehicle.
 how to prepare for earthquake?

After

Evacuate
Expect aftershocks
Be updated
Put out small fires using extinguisher (if necessary).
Check yourself and others for injuries.
 fire
The active principle of burning, characterized by
the heat and light of combustion.

On March 16, 1996, Ozone Disco Fire Incident

recorded as one of the deadliest fire incidents in
the Philippines.
elements of fire
Fuel - It is anything that can
burn and contains the
chemical potential energy
released during
combustion.
elements of fire
Heat - It is the energy
component of the
combustion process and is
responsible for the initial
ignition.
elements of fire
Oxygen - It is present in the
air we breathe and serves
as the oxidizing agent for
the combustion process.
 What to do if fire starts?

During

Know how to safely operate a fire extinguisher

Remember to GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL for help.
Yell "Fire!" several times and go outside right away. If you live in a building with
elevators, use the stairs. Leave all your things where they are and save yourself.
If closed doors or handles are warm or smoke blocks your primary escape
route, use your second way out. Never open doors that are warm to the touch.
 What to do if fire starts?

During

If you must escape through smoke, get low and go under the smoke to your
exit. Close doors behind you.
If smoke, heat or flames block your exit routes, stay in the room with doors
closed. Place a wet towel under the door and call the fire department. Open a
window and wave a brightly colored cloth or flashlight to signal for help.
Once you are outside, go to your meeting place and then send one person to
call the fire department. If you cannot get to your meeting place, follow your
family emergency communication plan.
Government agencies
 PAGasa (Philippine Atmospheric,
Geophysical and Astronomical
Services Administration)

To provide protection against natural calamities and

to ensure the safety, well-being and economic
security of all the people, and for the promotion of
national progress by undertaking scientific and
technological services in meteorology, hydrology,
climatology, astronomy and other geophysical
sciences.
 phivolcs (Philippine Institute of
Volcanology and Seismology)

It is a Philippine national institution dedicated to

provide information on the activities of volcanoes,
earthquakes, and tsunamis, as well as other
specialized information and services primarily for the
protection of life and property and in support of
economic, productivity, and sustainable
development.
 Ndrrmc (National Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management
Council)

The council is responsible for ensuring the protection

and welfare of the people during disasters or
emergencies.
 BFP (Bureau of Fire
Protection)

It is the government body in the Philippines

responsible for firefighting services.
questions?
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