Basic Disaster Safety Tips

EDUCATION AND TRAINING DIVISION
Office of Civil Defense

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City
…because natural calamities abound in the country.
• Tropical cyclones
• Floods
• Storm surges
• Earthquakes
• Tsunamis
• Volcanic eruptions
• Landslides
• Drought
…because human-induced disasters pose as threats.
• Fire
• Maritime accidents
• Aircraft crash
• Land accidents
• Industrial accidents
• Pollution
• Civil disturbance
• Terrorism
• Armed conflict
• Crimes
…because life is full of uncertainties. Incidents
and other misfortunes may occur at the most
unexpected place and time.
• HUMAN TOLL
– Dead, injured and missing
– Families displaced
– Lost livelihood
• DAMAGE and LOSSES
– Productive Sectors
– Social Sectors
– Infrastructure
– Cross Sectoral
• SLOWS ECONOMY
• HAMPERS DELIVERY OF SERVICES
Before an Earthquake:
• Fortify your house.
• Add brace to your furniture,
appliances and cabinets.
• Avoid putting objects in high
places.
• Always lock your LPG after use.
• Determine emergency exits in
the building.
• Participate in EQ drills.
During an Earthquake:
• Stay calm.
• Do “Duck, Cover and Hold”
technique.
• Do not use elevator in going out
of the building.
• If outside, keep away from falling
objects. Go to open space.
• If driving, stop in a safe/open area
and do not leave your car.
After an Earthquake:
• Check yourself and your families,
friends, etc. for injuries.
• Do not go back inside the
building. Have it checked first for
damages.
• Check the water, gas, electricity
lines and appliances for damages.
• Be careful for possible
aftershocks.
Before the Typhoon:
 Be informed of the daily weather
conditions and forecasts by
(Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical
and Astronomical Services
Administration) PAGASA.
 Know the flood warning system and
evacuation plan of your community.
 Stock enough food and water supply.
 Prepare your emergency survival kit.
During the Typhoon:
• Stay indoors. Evacuate if advised
by the authorities.
• Turn off main electricity switch
and gas valve.
• Do not attempt to cross rivers or
flowing streams when water is
above the knee.
• Don’t go swimming in flood water.
• Be aware of food and water
contamination.
After the Typhoon:
• Re-enter your house with caution
when advised by the local
authorities.
• Have your electricity lines
checked before using them.
• Be alert for other hazards such as
broken electric wires.
• Do not eat food and drink water
until they have been checked for
contamination.
How to prevent fire:
• Always check the wiring system.
• Lock your LPG after use.
• Unplug appliances when not in
use.
• Always keep fire extinguisher
inside your home.
• Prepare your emergency exit
plan.
• Keep flammable materials out of
children’s reach
When there is fire:
• Leave immediately.
• Use wet cloth and cover your
mouth while going outside.
• In case you caught fire, use the
following technique:
• Stop
• Drop
• Cover your face
• Roll
When there is fire:
• Use your fire extinguisher.
Remember the acronym PASS:
P ull the pin
A im the nozzle
S queeze the lever
S weep side to side
• First Aid Kit
• Flash light, candle, match, whistle
• Radio with batteries
• Drinking water and ready-to-eat foods
(good for 3 days)
• Toiletries and sanitary supplies
• Blanket, extra clothes, sleepers and
boots
• Rope and old newspaper
• Money
• Pen and paper
• Identification cards
• Container for important documents
• Organized DRRM Council
• Local early warning systems
• Sound DRRM policies and protocols (eg
evacuation and response)
• Local DRRM plans and other
development plans
• Prepositioned supplies
• Fortified infrastructures
• Training, drills and exercises
• Increased awareness of the localities
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