- to
help the citizens of the barangay to positively respond and cope with the
natural challenges the area may experience due to it's geography.
- to
provide information that can help the citizens prepare themselves whenever
needed.
- to
determine what the citizens need to do during an emergency based on their
available resources.
- Overview:
This plan was created to inform the people, help the people, and save the
people of Barangay San Vicente from different calamities such as floodings,
earthquakes and typhoons which can happen any time, any where. The procedures
will guide the citizens on what do during natural disasters.
- People
involved: Citizens of Barangay San Vicente, San Pedro , Laguna
- Procedures
o
Always
keep an emergency kit with the following:
§
Flashlight
§
extra
batteries
§
first
aid kit
§
Spare
clothes (during evacuation)
o
During
typhoons
1.
Be
aware of the rainfall advisories PAGASA announces.
§
Yellow
– Flooding may occur with 7.5-15mm (heavy) rain.
§
Orange
– Flooding is threatening with 15-30mm (intense) rain.
§
Red
– Serious flooding is expected in low areas with more than 30mm of rain.
2.
When
Yellow is advised, stay indoors as much as possible. Monitor the weather
conditons and be aware of the members with you.
3.
When
Orange is advised, stay indoors and have the emergency kit with you at all
times in case of a possible evacuation.
4.
When
Red is advised, grab the emergency kit and head to the barangay hall. The
evacuation will be held in the open court nearby. On the way to the evacuation
center, refrain from areas with rising water levels. Once there, wait for
further announcements from the barangay head.
o
During
Earthquakes
1.
Do
not run around. Stay under anything stable (e.g. hard table) until the shaking
stops and refrain from any falling debris.
2.
Once
the shaking stops, grab the emergency kit and head to the evacuation center. Be
aware of your surroundings for there may still be some loose falling portions.
o
During
Fires
3.
If
the fire has gotten out of control, grab nearby valuables and evacuate the
area.
4. Inform any barangay personnel nearby
or directly contact the Bureau of Fire
Protection: 729-5166 / 410-6254 / 431-8859 / 407-1230
Reference:
http://www.gov.ph/government-information-during-national-disasters/
