Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
WHAT TO DO BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE
BEFORE
The key to effective disaster prevention is planning.
Determine whether the site is along an active fault and/or prone to liquefaction or landslide which may cause damage to your house or building.
Be sure that proper structural design and engineering practice is followed when constructing a house or building.
Evaluate the structural soundness of buildings and important infrastructures; strengthen or retrofit if found necessary.
FLOOD SAFETY RULES
BEFORE THE FLOOD
1. Find out how often your location is likely to be flooded
2. Know the flood warning system in your community and be sure your family knows it.
3. Keep informed of daily weather condition.
4. Designate an evacuation area for the family and livestock.
5. Assign family members instructions and responsibilities according to an evacuation plan.
6. Keep a stock of food which requires little cooking and refrigeration; electric power may be interrupted.
7. Keep transistorized radio and flashlight with spare batteries, emergency cooking equipment, candles, matches, and first aid kit handy in case of emergency.
8. Store supplies and other household effects above expected flood water level.
9. Securely anchor weakly dwellings and items.
FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES
- Never smoke in bed.
- Do not throw cigar and cigarette butts into waste basket.
- Always have an ashtray available in your home.
- Crush your cigar stubs thoroughly before discarding them.
- Strictly obey “No Smoking” signs.
- Do not set the lamp too close to the curtain.
- Never read in bed by candle or lamp light.
- Do not leave a burning candle unattended.
IN CASE OF FIRE
Don’t Panic!