HOW TO SURVIVE A 72 HOUR DISASTER

COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS:

Prepare a list of needed tools and equipments;

Are there portable generators in the community?

Identify evacuation centers and routes on how to go there;

Inform community members of this locations and routes

COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS:Work with neighbors; strengthen

the bonds; (help may be delayed) Identify community threats,

hazards and problems you may face;

Ensure that everyone has a survival kit;

Have an early warning system;

COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS:Prepare a list of persons who may

need assistance (children, elderly, persons with disabilities);

Provide training for community members: CPR., first aid, disaster preparedness, skills training, etc;

COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS:Make a checklist of community

members and their skills;

Clear drainage canals; repair dykes, dredge rivers;

If you live near dams, make sure you will be informed of scheduled releases;

PREPARE A FAMILY DISASTER PLAN

1. Secure the stability of your home. Can your roof withstand 150kph winds? Do you have a 2nd floor?

2. Have a survival kit at home, in school and at work;

3. Decide where your family will reunite if separated; at least 2 locations in case you need to evacuate;

4. Provide each member of the family with emergency phone numbers: PNP, coastguard, Red Cross, LDRRMO, any LGU official;

PREPARE A FAMILY DISASTER PLAN..

4. Pick a relative or friend in Manila or elsewhere, to whom you can report of your condition in case of disasters;

5. Know the safe spots in each room in the house;

6. Identify the danger spots, hanging objects, mirrors, windows, etc;

7. Conduct practice drills; place yourself in the safe areas and explain to your children why it is safest;

PREPARE A FAMILY DISASTER PLAN… Learn how to turn off gas, water and

electricity in case lines are damaged; Educate each member of the family of

the risks and how to survive in case of emergencies;

Attend trainings through the fire department, the Public safety office , the Red Cross for first aid, CPR and disaster preparedness from the Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management office;

SURVIVAL KIT Drinking Water- at least 1 gallon per

person; Instant foods- ready to open canned

goods, high liquid contents supplements, dried fruits, nuts, biscuits, cookies and sweets (cup noodles); baby food;

First aid kits- aside from the usual contents, provide for special maintenance medicines such as diabetes, hypertension, etc;

Flashlights, emergency lights, candles, batteries;

Battery powered transistor radios;

SURVIVAL KIT One set of clothing per person per day; Emergency blanket to prevent hypothermia; Storage bags, bucket or pail (for eater

collection); Cell phones, chargers, spare batteries; Toys & games to keep your sanity intact; Flash drives with all your important files; Beddings & Mosquito Nets; Vehicle with full tank; Flotation device;

SURVIVAL KIT Heavy duty trash bags that can be used as

ponchos; Whistles; Swiss army knife Cooking and eating utensils Duct tape; Strong cords; Inflatable life raft ( if available); Fire starter (lighter); Toiletries especially for women and children

(sanitary napkins and diapers) Umbrella

SURVIVAL KIT Medical records; Important documents

such as titles, passports, insurance policies;

Disaster and emergency preparedness guide;

Firearms (if you licensed) Cash; Tent (if available) Handkerchief or bandanna; (it can be

used as ahead covering, a bandage, a washcloth, potholder, dust mask, a tourniquet, a signal device, etc;

safety pins;

An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of Cure.

GOD BLESS AND BE SAFE

Corazon Z. del Mundo, MNSA0918-800-3373

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