Precautionary

measures(BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE CALAMITY)

PREPARED BY;Edessa Joyce C. Dimaguila.

VIII-I(EBEC)

DIFFERENT CALAMITIES…

earthquake

floodtornado

tsunami Fire

And many more…

SAFETY

PRECAUTION

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(BEFORE)

1. Check safety around your house-Organize flowerpots and propane tanks to prevent toppling, and check the intensity of block walls and roof tiles.Before a disaster occurs: Check your house for safety measures!

2. DISCUSS WITH YOUR FAMILY AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBER ABOUT DISASTER MEASURES:

3. Prevent injuries caused by broken glasses.

4. PREPARE RESCUE EQUIPMENTS

5. PREPARE AN EMERGENCY PACK

After a disaster, supply of essentials may stop for a few days. Plan for quantity of stockpiles and storage for essentials to be taken out in case of emergency.

Essential emergency supplies list•Food and water (roughly 3 days of food for entire family and 3 liters Each family MUST HAVE: Survival Pack.of water per person a day)•First-aid kit, medicine, etc.•Portable radio, flashlight, batteries•Cash and valuables•Clothes

IN PREPARATION FOR AN EMERGENCY, CREATE A COOPERATIVE STRUCTURE WITH NEIGHBORHOODS ON A ROUTINE BASIS.DISCUSSIONJOIN DISASTER PREVENTION RESIDENT GROUPSJOIN DISASTER PREVENTION DRILLSIF YOU DON’T HAVE, ORGANIZE ONE WITH YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD OR COMMUNITY 

DURING CALAMITYBe Prepared to EvacuateKeep a listing of family members' prescribed medications, giving generic names and prescribed dosage. Also list the name and telephone number of your doctor.

·  Keep vital family records, such as mortgage papers, medical records, insurance policies, birth certificates, marriage licenses, wills, stock and bond certificates, tax records, and other irreplaceable items in one central location where they can easily be transported if you must leave the area quickly. Keep all papers in a water- and fire-proof container.

·  Since you may be advised to evacuate your home or workplace temporarily:

·  Keep your car fueled.

·  Listen to the radio or television for local emergency instructions.

·  Shut off your water, gas, or electricity as directed in an emergency.

·   Once in a safer area, stay there until authorities tell you it is safe to return home.

AFTER THE CALAMITYListen to local radio or television stations for continuing advisories on ways to help recover from the emergency. Here is more advice to follow after an emergency:

·  Use extreme caution when entering buildings that may have been damaged by the disaster. Buildings can collapse without warning.

·  Check for leaking gas pipes in your home

·  If any of your electrical appliances are wet, first turn off the main power switch in your house, then unplug the wet appliances, dry them out, and check for visible damage.

· Use only battery-powered lanterns or flashlights to examine your home for damage, as flammables may be inside.

·  Check food and water supplies before using them. Foods that require refrigeration may be spoiled if electric power has been off for some time. Don't eat fresh food that has come in contact with flood water.

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·  Report damaged water, sewage, and gas lines to the proper authorities.

· If you must use your car, drive carefully along streets and avoid debris.

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