Disaster Preparedness Plan

• Objectives:

- 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/