Bagyo Ready Booklet Guide

B APRIL 2022 Booklet Guide EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR ABOUT DISASTER PREPAREDNESS BAGY EADY PAGHAHANDA SA KALAMINDAD

B 1ST PAGE What to do APRIL 2022 1 Monitor weather reports and don’t ignore rainfall warning alerts you receive through text. 2Prepare a Go-Bag 3Check your home for anything that needs to be fixed or secured, such as a leaky roof and trees that need to be trimmed. 4Charge lamps and other devices.

TByEpFhOoRoEna B2ND PAGE APRIL 2022 Always have a general knowledge about the 5terrain in your home. Plan a meeting place beforehand with 6 your family, in case you’ll get separated. Make a plan for staying in touch with your family during a typhoon. Learn the locations of the evacuation 7 centers of your community and how to get to them. Prepare a list of emergency hotlines to call: 8 911National Emergency Hotline: NDRRMC: (02) 911-5061 to 65 Red Cross: 143 / (02) 790-2300 MMDA: 136 / (02) 882-4151 to 77 PNP: 117 / (02) 723-0401

B 3RD PAGE What to do APRIL 2022 1 Stay alert. Always be updated with the latest happenings by listening to the news on the radio or TV. 2Don’t go outside unless you need to evacuate or an emergency situation has happened. 3Don’t wade through the flood to avoid leptospirosis and other water-borne diseases, as well as electrocution.

TDyUpRhIoNoGn a B4TH PAGE APRIL 2022 Evacuate your home or location 4 in the following situations: If the local authorities have urged you (and even arranged a rescue team for you) to evacuate. If your home structure is weak (e.g made from light materials) and is easily susceptible to being blown away by the winds. If you live in a high-rise building. If you live near a body of water (e.g sea, river) or a place that easily gets flooded. 5 If you can’t evacuate, here’s what you need to do: Never go out or near a window until the storm subsides. Keep your windows closed at all times – winds may temporarily die down, but it could be because the eye of the storm just passed through your area. Avoid staying on the higher levels of your house. Lie under a sturdy object – a hard table for instance. Steer away from using the elevators.

B 5TH PAGE What to do APRIL 2022 DOH (FLOOD) Throw away rainwater in cans, pots, and tires to prevent breeding of mosquitoes DOH (TROPICAL CYCLONE) Stay away from fallen trees , damaged structures and power lines Do not go sightseeing as you may hinder the work of the emergency services

TAyFpThERooan B6TH PAGE APRIL 2022 TYPHOON MANILA Drive only if necessary and avoid flooded roads and washed-out bridges. Watch your pets closely and keep them under your direct Watch outcontrol. for wild animals, especially poisonous Use a sticksnakes. to poke through debris. Wear protective clothing and be cautious when cleaning up to avoid injury. NEVER use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, sheds, or similar areas, even when using fans or opening doors and windows for ventilation. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these areas and can linger for hours, even after the generator has shut off.

B 5TH PAGE What to do after a Typhoon APRIL 2022 ONE Continue listening to Radio or the local news for the latest updates. Stay alert for extended rainfall and subsequent flooding even after the Typhoon or tropical storm has ended. Leave the evacuation area only when authorities say it is safe to return home If you evacuate, return home only when officials say it is safe. Keep monitoring the news for any new typhoon in the Philippines. TWO Report fallen trees and electric posts to proper authorities Stay off the streets. If you must go out, watch for fallen objects; downed electrical wires; and weakened walls, bridges, roads, and sidewalks. Keep away from loose or dangling power lines and report them immediately to the power company. Walk carefully around the outside of your home and check for loose power lines, gas leaks and structural damage before entering. Watch out for live wires or outlets submerged in water. three Inspect your home for damage. Take pictures of damage, both of the building and its contents, for insurance purposes. If you have any doubts about safety, have your residence inspected by a qualified building inspector or structural engineer before entering. Stay out of any building if you smell gas, floodwaters remain around the building or your home was damaged by fire and the authorities have not declared it safe. Check your house for possible damages and repair as necessary If your home was ruined by the typhoon, check first if it’s safe and stable before entering.

What to do after a Typhoon B6TH PAGE APRIL 2022 four Don’t plug in and use appliances and other electrical devices that have been flooded. Check for wet or submerged electrical outlets and appliances before turning on electricity Use battery-powered flashlights in the dark. Do NOT use candles. Note: The flashlight should be turned on outside before entering - the battery may produce a spark that could ignite leaking gas, if present. five Avoid drinking or preparing food with tap water until you are sure it’s not contaminated. Check refrigerated food for spoilage. If in doubt, throw it out. six Use the telephone only for emergency calls. Public Storm Warning Signals: https://proudlyfilipino.com/things-to-do- before-during-after-typhoon/ https://mmda.gov.ph/20-faq/288-disaster- awareness-faq.html

APRIL 2022 B REFERENCES: https://www.moneymax.ph/lifestyle/articles/typhoon-in-the- philippines http://typhoonmanila.weebly.com/typhoon- preparedness.html#:~:text=Secure%20your%20home%2C%20close%20 storm,Turn%20off%20LPG%20tanks https://mmda.gov.ph/20-faq/288-disaster-awareness-faq.html EVALUATION FORM QR CODE AALA AGRAVANTE ALBERTIR ALBUFERA AMAN MLS 1-2 ARBUTANTE BIDO CABANDA CARMONA CASTAÑEDA CATURAN DANOYA Emergency Hotlines 911National Emergency Hotline: NDRRMC: (02) 911-5061 to 65 Red Cross: 143 / (02) 790-2300 MMDA: 136 / (02) 882-4151 to 77 PNP: 117 / (02) 723-0401