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DISASTER

PREPAREDNESS
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Philippines is an archipelago of
over 7,107 islands that seats on
the “pacific rim of fire” and is
described as Asia’s “typhoon mat”
as the seas around it spawn
destructive typhoons and
monsoon.
A situation where normal living conditions are seriously disrupted
MAN MADE NATURAL
FIRE TYPHOON
POLLUTION FLASH FLOODS
EPIDEMIC LANDSLIDES
CIVIL DISTURBANCE EARTHQUAKE
VOLCANIC ERUPTION
TSUNAMI
An average of 20 tropical
cyclones hit the Philippines
every year, each one
categorized according to its
strength or intensity.

Once a weather disturbance


enters the Philippines’ area of
responsibility, the government,
through its various agencies
forewarns the general public.
A Public Storm Signal warning tells the people what
they should expect and carries with it an advisory for
them to take the necessary precautions.

A tropical cyclone will affect the locality


Winds of 30-60 kph may be expected in at least 36 hours
Very light or no damage at all may be sustained by the
exposed community
Classes suspended in the elementary level
A moderate tropical cyclone will affect the locality
Winds of greater than 60 kph to 100 may be expected in at least
24 hours
Large nipa and cogon houses maybe partially or totally unroofed
Classes suspended at the high school level
 A strong tropical cyclone will affect the locality
Winds of greater than 100 kph to 185 kph may be expected in at least
18 hours
There maybe widespread disruption of electrical power and
communication services
In general, moderate to heavy damage may be expected in both the
agricultural and industrial sectors
Sea and coastal waters will be dangerous to all sea crafts
Classes suspended at all levels
A very intense typhoon will affect the locality
Very strong winds of more than 185 kph may be expected in at
least 12 hours
Electric power distribution and communication service may be
disrupted
Damage to affected communities can be very heavy
is a rapid stream rise with
depths of water that can
reach well above the banks of
the creek. Additionally, heavy
rain falling on steep terrain
can weaken soil and cause
mud slides, damaging homes,
roads and property.
Find out the frequency of occurrence of floods
in your locality
All family members must know the flood warning system
in your community
Keep informed of daily weather condition
Inquire on designated evacuation areas for families
and livestock
Keep a stock of food which requires little cooking and
refrigeration; electric power may be interrupted
Keep a transistor radio, flashlight
Avoid areas subject to sudden flooding
Do not attempt to cross rivers of flowing streams where water is above
the knee
Beware of water-covered roads and bridges
Do not go swimming or boating in swollen rivers

Re-enter dwellings with caution using flashlights, not lanterns or


torches. There may be flammable materials inside.
Be aware of fire hazards like broken wires.
Do not eat food or drink water until they have been checked for
floodwater contamination.
A geological phenomenon
that includes a wide range of
ground movements, such as rock
falls, deep failure of slopes and
shallow debris flows. Landslides
can occur in offshore, coastal and
onshore environments especially
during heavy rains.
Listen to local news stations on a battery-powered radio for warnings of heavy rainfall.
Listen for unusual sounds that might indicate moving debris, such as trees cracking or
boulders knocking together.
Move away from path of a landslide or debris flow as quickly as possible. The danger
from a mudflow increases near stream channels and with prolonged heavy rains.
Mudflows can move faster that you can walk or run. Look upstream before crossing a
bridge and do not cross the bridge if a mudflow is approaching.
Avoid river valleys and low-lying areas.
If you are near a stream or channel, be alert for any sudden increase or decrease in
water flow and notice whether the water changes from clear to muddy. Such changes
may mean there is debris flow activity upstream so be prepared to move quickly.
Do not forget your emergency kit.
Is the result of a sudden
release of energy in the Earth’s
crust that creates seismic waves.
Happens when lava
and gas are
discharged from a
volcanic vent
Is a series of travelling ocean waves
of long length and period usually
caused by a seismic disturbances in
the ocean floor, which upon
reaching the shore, losses speed
but increases in height. Depending
upon the residual force upon
arrival, such waves may rush in
shore and cause devastation to
human settlements and
infrastructures along the shoreline.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS- Establish and strengthen
capacities of communities to anticipate, cope and recover from
the negative impacts of emergency occurrences and disasters.
MITIGATION – Avoid hazards and mitigate their potential
impacts by reducing vulnerabilities and exposure and
enhancing capacities of communities.
RESPONSE – Provide life preservation and meet the basic
subsistence needs of affected population based on acceptable
standards during or immediately after a disaster.
RECOVERY – Restore and improve facilities, livelihood and
living conditions and organizational capacities of affected
communities, and reduced disaster risks in accordance with the
“building back better”.
HON. ROLANDO N. CANET
Municipal Mayor/MDRRMC Chairman

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