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Disasters can occur at any time and with little warning. It is
critical to be prepared in order to safeguard your house and
family. This presentation assists households in developing a
family preparation plan, assembling a supply box, and
preparing to respond to prevalent risks in their community.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, disaster planning may
be different this year.
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Hydrometeorological Hazard
Hydrometeorological hazards include
cyclones (also known as typhoons
hurricanes), thunderstorm,
blizzards, heavy snowfall, avalanches,
storm surges, floods including flash
drought, heatwaves and cold spells.
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Liquefaction
Geological subsidence involves the
sinking of a body of rock or
Liquefaction occurs when vibrations
earthquake, or other disturbance,
saturated sediments to temporarily
grain-to-grain contact, which is
their load-bearing capacity.
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Fissuring/Lateral Spreading
Liquefaction – induced lateral spreading is
defined as the finite, lateral displacement
of gently sloping ground as a result of
pore pressure build-up or liquefaction in
a shallow underlying deposit during an
earthquake.
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Natural Hazards
Are naturally occurring physical phenomena caused
either by rapid or slow onset events which can be
geophysical (earthquakes, landslides, tsunamis and
volcanic activity), hydrological (avalanches and
floods), climatological (extreme temperatures,
drought and wildfires), meteorological (cyclones and
storms/wave surges) or biological (disease
epidemics and insect/animal plagues).
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Technological or
man-made Hazards
Complex emergencies/conflicts, famine,
industrial accidents and transport accidents
caused by humans and occur in or close to
settlements. This can include environmental
pollution and accidents. Technological or
(complex emergencies/conflicts, famine,
populations, industrial accidents and transport
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Filipinos are known for being resilient in the face of a storm,
literally and figuratively. When you live in a country where natural
disasters happen quite frequently, you just have to be tough and
remain faithful. Although Filipino resilience is legendary and
admirable, typhoon preparedness can minimize its impact on
lives and properties. Knowing what to do before, during, and
after a typhoon will protect you, your family, and your home.
Aside from minding the four Ps of disaster management (predict,
plan, prepare, and practice), here are other typhoon safety tips to
keep your family out of harm’s way.
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• Monitor weather reports and don’t ignore rainfall
warning alerts you receive through text.
• Make your own lifeline kit consisting of essential
items like food, money, documents, and toiletries
that should last for two to three days.
• Ensure you have enough food and water supply.
• Keep the following items handy in case of a power
outage: battery-operated radio, flashlights, spare
batteries, rechargeable lamps, and candles.
• Check your home for anything that needs to be
fixed or secured, such as a leaky roof and trees
that need to be trimmed.
• Park your car in a higher place (like in a mall’s
parking space) if you live in a low-lying area.
• Keep your phones charged.
• Stay informed. Tune in to local authorities for
information about evacuations and safety tips.
• Have a plan for evacuation. Know where you
will go during a natural disaster and how you
will get there.
• Avoid unnecessary risks. Do not leave your
home unless instructed to do so.
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IDENTIFY HAZARDS
Learn about your community's warning system and signals (sirens, text messages, etc.).
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather radio. Identify local organizations that
know how to contact them. Educate yourself on any disaster plans in place at your workplace
Organize a family meeting
Discuss the sorts of catastrophes that are most likely to occur with your family. Determine
a calamity, such as an earthquake or fire. Discuss what to do in the event of an evacuation
communication strategy.
Prepare
Learn about first aid and CPR. Teach each member of the household how and where to turn
electricity). Make a thorough inventory of your house and belongings. Post emergency
(friends, family, neighbors, police, fire, etc.).
Implement your plan
Regularly practice your strategy with your family. Examine your disaster supplies kit. Update
information when it changes.
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DISASTER SUPPLY KIT
A disaster survival pack contains things that
may require to survive in the case of a
portable and portable so that it may be
carried with you if you need to leave during
You may either buy a pre-assembled
make your own. Check your supplies every
and make sure your kit is ready well before a
comes. Keep the following in mind when you
your personal emergency supply kit.
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Family evacuation plan
An evacuation is a sudden and
away from a threat or peril. Evacuations
common than most people know, and
voluntary or mandatory. People are
to flee their homes, communities, cities,
cases, whole states as a result of
Because you may not have much time to
a disaster occurs, it is critical to have a
to get your family out of harm's way as
effectively as possible.
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List of emergency hotlines to call:
•National Emergency Hotline: 911
•NDRRMC: (02) 911-5061 to 65
•Red Cross: 143 / (02) 790-2300
•MMDA: 136 / (02) 882-4151 to 77
•PNP: 117 / (02) 723-0401