1. Disaster Preparedness A guide to family safety during disasters… COL ALEJANDRO TEVES ESCAÑO GSC (PAFR) President P rivate S ector D isaster M anagement N etwork Inc ( PSDMN )

12. FLASH FLOODS Flash floods Are caused by very hard rainfall over a limited area and effects can be Insurmountable if debris like rocks, mud, and fallen trees drawn to the lower streams will obstruct or choke river channels or tributaries. These will eventually spread out to surrounding communities and will therefore result in damage to property and loss of lives. Flash floods can develop rapidly, sometimes in just a few minutes.

21. What to do (LANDSLIDES) 3. Before a landslide a. Dig a canal around your house to direct the flowing soil away from it. b. Make plans on how to evacuate should it be necessary. Better still, have at least two plans on how to do so. c. Study and learn how to carry out your evacuation plan, together with the rest of your family. d. Should you decide to evacuate, bring along items essential for your survival.

22. What to do (LANDSLIDES) 4. During a landslide or debris flow a. Move away from the path of the landslide or debris flow as quickly as possible. b. Curl into a tight ball and protect your head if escape is not possible. 5. After a landslide a. Stay away from the slide area; additional slides might occur. b. Check for injured or trapped persons near the slide, without entering directly. Call for help.

23. EARTHQUAKES An EARTHQUAKE is the abrupt movement of the earth’s crust caused by release of stress accumulated over a long time. It accumulated over a long time. It occurs along geologic faults or due to volcanic activity.

25. WHAT TO DO (EARTHQUAKES) 2. During an earthquake a. Protect yourself by getting under a sturdy table or desk and holding onto it while shaking occurs. Protect your head with your arms. b. Stay away from glass windows, doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or furniture. c. When in bed and earthquake strikes – stay there and hold onto the edges of the bed and protect your head with a pillow. If you are under a heavy light fixture that could fall, move to the nearest safe place. d. Use a doorway for shelter only if it is in close proximity to you and if you know it is strongly supported.

27. WHAT TO DO (EARTHQUAKES) 3. After an earthquake a. Stay calm and don’t panic. Once the shaking stops, take the fastest and safest way out of the building in an early orderly and calm manner. Do not use elevators. b. Check yourself and others for injuries. Administer first aid if trained to do so. Otherwise seek immediate assistance from nearby authorities. c. Do not enter partially damaged building. Aftershocks might occur, causing these structures to collapse. d. Check for spills of chemicals, toxic or flammable materials to avoid potentially disastrous situations.

29. VOLCANIC ERUPTION A volcanic eruption is the abrupt occurrence of a forceful Discharge of volcanic materials and steam. In the Philippines, we have identified 220 volcanoes and Registered 22 as active. Eruptions are usually accompanied by a wide variety of destructive effects, or other volcanic hazards.

30. VOLCANIC HAZARDS Ashfall Volcanic ash that has fallen through air from an eruption cloud. Lahar An Indonesian word used by geologist to describe any type of debris or mud flow on a volcano. Lahars are powerful forces capable of moving great quantities of debris. They look and behave like flowing concrete and destroy or Incorporate virtually everything in their path. Earthquakes Landslides/Rock falls

31. VOLCANIC HAZARDS Acid Rain Rain containing acids in the atmosphere, produced when volcanic Gas emissions especially sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide combine with water. Fire Lava flow is a serious fire hazard because of its extreme heat. Lava flow razes everything in its path. However, because of its slow rate of flow, people can still move out of the way and seek safer grounds.

33. WHAT TO DO (VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS) 2. During eruption a. Evacuate immediately from the volcano area to avoid flying debris, hot gases and lava flows. b. Add a pair of goggles and a disposable breathing mask for each member of the family to your “family lifesaver kit”. c. Residents living around an erupting volcano face volcanic hazards. These include pyroclastic flows, ashfall and lahars. d. Hazard maps shows areas likely to be affected. These are available from proper authorities prior to eruption. Follow all advisories and warnings, as these can save your lives. e. Avoid the declared permanent danger zones in your locality.

37. Family Survival Kit 4. If the water you will store has been commercially treated with chlorine, then you do not need to add anything to make it clean. If the water you will be storing will come from a deep well or from a source that is not treated with chlorine, boil water first for 10 minutes before using , or put chlorine tablets. 5. Close the container tightly. Label the container as to when you filled it. Make sure you replace the water every six months. Cont. Water

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