Phase II Disaster Preparedness

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS MANUAL -

TABLE OF CONTENT

I. INTRODUCTION

II. PHASE II DIRECTORY

III. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPAREDNESS

A. In the event of an Earthquake

B. After the earthquake

IV. BASIC NEEDS TO KEEP IN THE HOUSE

A. Type and Amount of Food for Storage

B. Emergency Water

C. Distribution Centers

V. PHASE II LEADERSHIP

A. Leaders

B. Response Teams

i. Rescue and Evaculation

ii. Security and Firefighting

iii. Medical

iv. Shelter

v. Location Map

ANNEXES:

Annex 1 - Sample Household Emergency Board

Annex 2 - Sample Household Evacuation Plan

Annex 3 - Phase II and Cluster Leaders

Annex 4 - Distribution Teams

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Annex 5 - Phase II Trainees for Basic Life Support

I. INTRODUCTION

The importance of having a safety culture cannot be underestimated.

Recognizing hazards brought by disasters will help us create a positive culture where all residents actively participate, stay alert, informed, and plan for contingencies.

The purpose of this manual is to provide information to Phase II residents in the event of a major earthquake of magnitude >7 2

Disaster is defined by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) as a serious disruption of the functioning of a community at any scale due to hazardous events interacting with conditions of exposure, vulnerability, and capacity, leading to one or more of the following: human, material, economic, and environmental losses and impacts

Hazard is a phenomenon that may cause loss of life, injury, or other health impacts, property, damage, social and economic disruption, or environmental degradation.

Based on our location, we need to plan for earthquake-related hazards such as ground shaking (shake), ground rupture (cut), liquefaction (very soft soil), and secondary hazards caused by fire and lateral spreading. Flooding in the village may be minimal but we still need to be equipped to address necessities

We also need to be aware of our vulnerabilities to these hazards. Vulnerability is determined by physical, social, economic, and environmental factors or processes which increase the susceptibility of a community, assets, or systems to the impacts of hazards. Vulnerability indicators such as age, sex, language, pet ownership, medical conditions, special needs, access to transportation, and access to utilities, all play a role in our capacity to address our preparedness.

III. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPAREDNESS

Sound structural integrity of house.

Household Emergency Reminder Board (see sample in Annex l).

Household Evacuation Plan (see sample in Annex 2).

”Go-Bags” for each member of the household.

Stock of items which will be useful in an emergency.

PROTECT YOUR HEAD TURN OFF GAS / ELECTRICITY EXTINGUISH FIRE FIND A WAY OUT

STAY WAY FROM WINDOWS & ELEVATORS GO ON HIGHER GROUND PAY ATTENTION TO ROCK FALLING KEEP DISTANCE FROM BLDGS. / TREES, POWER LINES

A. IN THE EVENT OF AN EARTHQUAKE:

"Duck, Cover, & Hold”

When shaking stops, determine extent of damage to the building or properties and prepare for any indication of fire Turn off gas line

Strong earthquake may trigger a possibility of fire; if fire breaks out, immediately notify the SECURITY AND FIRE FIGHTING response team and/or the Fire Department to report the fire; provide your name, location of emergency, telephone number from which you are calling and type of emergency you are reporting (e g fire, medical fire alarm, hazardous, chemical spill)

Follow the call list to contact the Street Leader.

Once on the scene, Phase II Leader assumes overall authority. Follow the rehearsed earthquake evaluation procedure conducted during earthquake drills

B. AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE:

Household Leader assesses their home.

Determine the extent of damage, prepare for any indications of fire.

Report to your Street Leader

Be prepared for aftershocks; aftershocks are lesser in magnitude but can cause partially damaged structure to collapse.

Before you evacuate, take note of unsafe conditions, injured and trapped persons and other hazards that you need to report when you reach your designated Emergency Assembly Points or Evacuation Area

Do not attempt to move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger

Evacuate bringing only your important personal belongings (wallets, persona bags, key, etc.); you may not be able to enter the properties.

Retrieve your first aid kits and emergency supplies if available

Do not re-enter the properties until instructed to do so.

Proceed to the evacuation area / Park II.

Unaccounted, injured, or trapped persons should be reported immediately to SECURITY AND FIRE FIGHTING response team or to responding public safety / external emergency response agencies.

IV. BASIC NEEDS TO KEEP IN THE HOUSE

"Go Bags", preferably one for every member of the house (strategically placed). Basic content: flashlight with batteries, extra set of batteries (4 pcs), canned food, 500ml bottled water, whistle, triangular bandage, multi-purpose pocketknife, face mask, poncho, mini first aid kit, emergency thermal blanket.

Two-week supply of food and water for entire household

OPTIONAL:

Fuel (extra gas tank and charcoal)

Emergency firefighting equipment

Rope, crowbar, hammer, steel saw, shovel, axe or sledgehammer, straw, gloves

Sandbags

One (1) plywood or GI sheet

Plastic cover sheet or tarpaulin

Mats (banig), sleeping bags, mosquito nets

Stretcher (for those who have bedridden household members)

Maintenance medicine for two weeks

A. TYPE AND AMOUNT OF FOOD FOR STORAGE

Each household is encouraged to store or stock up to two weeks supply of food and water which are in their regular diet

In deciding what food and the amount of food to be stored, it is important to take into consideration your household members' needs

As a guide, you may prioritize those foods that are high in calcium, are good sources of energy, easy-to-cook, nutritious, and well-packed. You should also label each food to easily monitor their expiration dates. Follow the first-in, first-out practice when replenishing your stock.

Each household should also have ample amount of water in reserve.

Since each household in your areas will have a two-week supply of food, in case of a major disaster, some of these should be donated and brought tot he designated distribution centers for sharing with the community members whose homes may have been heavily damaged or destroyed and are not able to access their own stock.

For the more vulnerable streets such as COMET and NEPTUNE, there is a need to provide for community outside of Bel-Air who may need help And therefore, extra emergency provisions over and above the two weeks supply will also be stored in the homes of specifically assigned street leaders. The manner of storage and replenishment will be determined by the cluster leaders.

Bear in mind the following storage tips (fema.gov)

Keep food in dry, cool, and dark (if possible) areas

Open food boxes and other re-sealable containers carefully so that you can close them tightly after each use

Wrap perishable foods, such as cookies and crackers in plastic bags and keep them in sealed containers

Empty open packages of sugar, dried fruits, and nuts into screwtop jars and air-tight canisters for protection from pests

Throw out canned goods that have become swollen, dented, or corroded

A. TYPE AND AMOUNT OF FOOD FOR STORAGE (CON'T.)

Other supplies along with food and water, you also need to include the following supplies in your stocks:

Disposable eating utensils

Manual can opener

Matches and candles

Paper towels

Knives

Gas burners

Charcoal

Water purifier

Garbage bags

Food for pets

Medicines

During and after a disaster, remember that you need to ensure you have strength to carry out the necessary works. Bear in mind the following:

Eat at least one well-balanced meal each day

Drink enough liquid (half gallon / 2 liters per day)

Take enough calories

Include vitamin, mineral, and protein supplements in your stocks

B. EMERGENCY WATER

The ideal scenario is when the water source is still accessible. Otherwise, there are ways to treat water during a disaster. Consider storing at least one gallon per person, per day. Safe sources of water may be found in your home such as in you hot water tank, pipes, and ice cubes. DO NOT use water from toilet flush tanks, radiators, waterbeds, or swimming pools.

Safe outdoor water sources may include rainwater and other moving bodies of water. Avoid water with floating materials, an odor, or dark color. Do not drink flood water.

In our village, there are two cisterns located in Phase II Park Hercules / Juno streets, and Phase III Park. All houses with swimming pools have been marked with blue paint along the street gutter. Water from swimming pool may be used to clean the bathrooms and toilets, and for general cleaning purposes in and around the house. It is not for drinking, nor watering the plants.

C. DISTRIBUTION CENTERS

The main food and water distribution centers will be at the Phase 2 Park along Juno & Hercules streets. Donations to be accepted. All households are requested to bring their donations for sharing with victims.

The park distribution area will be manned by Cluster A, B & C Team Leaders (Food & Shelter).

(see Annex 4 for Distribution Team Members)

Location Map here

V. PHASE II LEADERSHIP

Phase ll has Designated Leaders who will govern, direct, and guide our residents in the event of a major disaster They are tasked with governing the program, providing training, budget, equipment, personnel, and coordinating closely with barangay officials. Major decisions in Phase ll are made by Cluster Leaders who will serve as monitors and overseers for each household.

Phase ll consists of the following streets:

Juno Street

Hercules Street

Constellation Street

Neptune Street

Orbit Street

Saturn Street

Comet Street

They have been clustered into Cluster A, Cluster B, and Cluster C.

Cluster A covers Comet Street, Saturn Street, and portion of Constellation Street from the corner of Otbit Street up to the church

Cluster B covers Neptune Street, portion of Constellation Street from Makati Avenue gate down to the corner of Orbit Street, and portion of Orbit Street from Kalayaan gate down to #212 Orbit Street

Cluster C covers Hercules Street, Juno Street, and portion of Orbit gate down to #214 Orbit Street

(See Annex I for Phase ll Clusters and their Cluster Leaders.

A. PHASE II LEADERS

Cyn and DD

Cluster A name?

Rescue / Evac Security / Fire fighting

Cluster B name?

Cluster C name?

Medical Shelter Transpo Comms Food and water

B. PHASE II RESPONSE TEAMS

There were SEVEN RESPONSE TEAMS created for each cluster which will be responsible for extending the help in the event of a disaster.

RESPONSE TEAMS

RESCUE AND EVACUATION SECURITY AND FIRE FIGHTING MEDICAL SHELTER TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATION FOOD AND WATER

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2

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4.

5.

6. 7

i. RESCUE AND EVACUATION - to be undertaken by Security Personnel

ii. SECURITY AND FIREFIGHTING - to be undertaken by Security Personnel and Barangay Tanods manning the firefighting equipment at Park 2

iii. MEDICAL - medical personnel from Phase II stationed at Park 2

iv. SHELTER

This section contains the following:

Designated temporary shelters for Phase II Materials and equipment to be stored during disaster

Belair Phase II would likely be cut off from Belair I, III, and IV and will not be able to access the Barangay facilities and services. In anticipation of this eventuality, the Barangay has provided Phase II with complete emergency tools, materials, and equipment. These are stored in the warehouse at the park. Keys will be provided to each cluster leader

Note: These will be checked by the Security Team for functionality and currency.

The firetruck and firefighting equipment are also in Park II, manned by two Barangay Tanods.

The main Temporary Shelter is our covered court which passed the structural integrity inspection, has toilet facilities and is big enough for the needs of the community It is also near our water cistern located at the Juno side of the park.

RESPONSE TEAMS

The park area can be used both as Food Distribution (the Pavilion) and Temporary Shelter (the covered court).

TEMPORARY SHELTERS

The other designated temporary shelters are:

#9 Saturn

#31 Comet

#212 Orbit

#204 Orbit

#44 Constellation

Property of Jasmine Gonggora

All households in the community are enjoined to have the following items:

Cot/mat or sleeping bag

Comfort kits (soap, toothbrush/toothpaste, and towel)

Mosquito nets

Pillows/blankets

Emergency lights

Radio

First aid kit / medicines

Communication device

These will be stored in individual houses and should be brought to the shelters to be shared with those whose homes may be heavily damaged.

Emergency equipment/tools stored at Park 2 to be monitored by the Security Team.

Tents

Cots

Gurney

Chainsaws

Emergency Lights

Hard Hats / Gloves

RESPONSE TEAMS

Water Dispenser

Pushcarts

Shovels / Picks

Sledgehammers

Axes

Steel saws

Fire Fighting Equipment

Stretchers

Rope

Ladder

v. LOCATION MAP

It is important that aside from familiarizing ourselves with the organizational set up of our Disaster Preparedness Program each household must also be fully informed about the location of the important emergency areas. Please check the accompanying map.

Food & Water Distribution Centers

Location map of secondary shelter areas (for Phase II)

Location of water cistern and fire hydrant

Location of fire station

Storage area for fire and rescue equipment

Location of main gates of the village

(See Annex 5 for Phase II Trainees of Basic Life Support)

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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

ANNEXES

Annex 1 – Sample Household Emergency Reminder Board

(Project by Stephanie Gutierrez for Ateneo De Manila University)

* H o u s e h a s n o s m o k e d e t e c t o r s s o b e a w a r e .

Annex 2 – Sample Household Evacuation Plan

(Project by Erik Tanjuakio for La Salle Greenhills)

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A n d r e w t h e A p o s t l e P a r i s h . P l a n :

M e e t i n g p l a c e i n s i d e t h e v i l l a g e : 2 2 / 3 2 c o m e t ; o u t s i d e t h e v i l l a g e : S t .

s h o w n f o r e a c h r o o m .

F o l l o w t h e e v a c u a t i o n p l a n t h a t i s s e e n a b o v e . M u l t i p l e e x i t s h a v e b e e n

w h i s t l e s o t h a t e v e r y o n e w i l l b e a w a r e .

I f a d i s a s t e r o c c u r s , m a k e l o u d b a n g i n g s o u n d / s c r e e c h o r b l o w a

Annex 3 – Phase II and Cluster Leaders

Phase II Leaders: Cynthia Cervantes / DD Tanjuakio

Cluster A Leaders: Pinky & Raymond Uy

#9 Saturn Street

Tel No. 890-6294

Cluster B Leaders: Poch & Cha Naval / Vic

#44 Constellation Street

Tel No. 890-5859

Cluster C Leaders: Carlo & Gae Hizon / Louie

#214 Orbit Street

Tel No 890-6177

Annex 4 – Distribution Team Members

Park 2 Distribution Team Members

Marian Suarez

Baby Bocaling

Lucy Florendo

Cynthia Cervantes

Paulette Mangosing

Mila Reyes

Cherrie Chen

Babita Anido

#3 Comet Distribution Team Members (Food & Shelter)

Ope Lopez

Gigi Yap

Rose Tacorda

Pinky Uy

Anj Amado

Mini Vitug

Liezel Kho

Nitang Almeda

Monique Ricafort

Annex 5 – Phase II Trainees of Basic Life Support

Dr. Sheila Reyes

Raymond Uy

Martina Reyes

Cynthia Cervantes

Boy Cervantes

Dr. Briones

Pascual Family

Wasmar Family

Shy Torrepalma

Bert Suarez

Pinky Uy

Marian Suarez

Masahi Nakamura

Janice Rebulado

Dolores Lopez