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Republic of the Philippines
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Office for Public Affairs
BE AWARE
KNOWING THE SITUATION KEEPS YOU SAFE.
Regularly monitorweather updates officially issued by DOST – Pag-asa and currentmobilization situation by the Office of Civil Defense – National DisasterRisk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) through radio, televisionand the internet;
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PANICKING ADDS RISK TO YOUR SAFETY.
Do not depend as fact oreasily believe forwarded messages via mobile phone SMS/text ofsituations from unregistered numbers that are not officially issued byofficial government agencies. It is best to check and verify the facts beforereacting;
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BE ALERT
KNOW THE RISKS IN YOUR AREA.
Get yourself acquainted with thepotential risks in your location if its flood and/or landslide prone, and thenfamiliarize with possible safe escape routes and the nearest evacuationcenters that are usually public schools or sports complexes;
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HED THE WARNINGS.
If the call to evacuate in an area that has beenidentified as a directly under threat to a calamity or disaster, heed the calland follow instructions to ensure your family’s personal safety;
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BE RESPONSIBLE
IF AT RISK, DO NOT TAKE THE RISK.
If you are residing nearwaterways such as rivers or estuaries where water levels could suddenlyrise, along the coast or the beach at risk from storm surges, near slopingridges along hills or mountains that could slip into a landslide – seek andrelocate to a safer location for the benefit of your own family members;
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PROPERTIES CAN BE REPLACED BUT NOT LIVES.
If your residenceor property is under threat from a possible natural calamity, immediatelyevacuate to safer locations. Follow instructions from authorities if told toevacuate and do not place your own personal safety at risk in securingyour properties.
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HELP OTHERS, HELP YOURSELF.
During a call for evacuation or anactual calamity, cooperation is essential in achieving an orderlyevacuation procedure and most especially during the rescue and reliefphase. Everyone should remain calm and wait for any information that willbe released when available or for the assistance sought;
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BE READY
SITE INSPECTION
. Inspect your homes and secure areas that could beblown away: 1) roof, 2) windows, 3) walls, 3) flood drainage & roof gutters,4) tree branches overlapping with electrical, telephone and cable wires;
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SERVICES INTERRUPTION
. Expect that power, water, wired telephone &mobile telephone services will be interrupted for an indefinite period;
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DRINKING WATER
. Water from your faucet, deep well or aquifer could becontaminated and is not safe for drinking;
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ON THE LOOK OUT
. Be on the look out for any rapid rise in rainwater/flood in your area, unusual rumbling or earth movements if livingnear hills, mountains, waterways or coast lines;
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EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST
. List down emergency telephone numbersof emergency units in your area such as the police, fire, local barangay,power company and the local Municipal or City Disaster Risk ReductionManagement Council (MDRRMC/CDRRMC) office. Keep them near yourlandline telephone or stored in the address book of your mobile phone;
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BE PREPARED
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HANDY EMERGENCY KIT
. Create an emergency kit that contains thefollowing: 1) flashlights with extra batteries, 2) a battery operated or crank-up radio to enable monitoring, 3) first-aid kit that contains basic medicinesand specific medications prescribed to family members, 4) back-upcandles and matches in a water proof sealable plastic, 5) whistle with neckchain, 6) rain coats & boots, 7) sturdy nylon cords;
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FOOD AND WATER RATION
. Store up on basic food commodities thatare ready-to-eat and will not spoil even without available refrigeration. Donot over stack on food items or buy excessively in panic. Store in a dryand easily accessible areas such as canned goods, bread or biscuits,noodles, candies, and bottled water;
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PRE-EMPTIVE PREPARATION
. Re-charge in advance necessarygadgets such as mobile phones, re-chargeable light or radios;
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SEEKING SAFE PLACE
. The moment the peak of the extreme winds andrain reaches your area, remain calm and gather family members at thecenter of your home at the ground level, away from glass windows;
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ROUND THE CLOCK ALERT
. If other family members are asleep, onefamily member should remain awake and take responsibility in monitoringthe situation. Family members should take turns in the task of looking overthe situation;
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
. Shut down main power to the house and unplugall appliances in the event of a power outage;
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
. During severe thunder and lightning, turn offall unnecessary appliances that are not grounded to avoid an electricalsurge or electrocution;
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ALERT AGAINST FLASH FLOODS
. In the event of a rapid rise in floodwater in your area, evacuate to higher ground, if possible or move thefamily to upper levels (if any) including emergency kit and essentialappliances. If news reports indicate a highly unusual rise in flood water inyour entire region, immediately evacuate to higher ground;
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