2.
A disaster is a natural or manmade hazard resulting to
physical damage or
destruction, loss of life, or
drastic change to the natural
environment.
3. PHILIPPINE DISASTERS
According to the International Red Cross
and Red Crescent Societies, the
Philippines was the fourth most accident
prone country in the world. Some 5
million Filipinos were killed or injured as
a result of disasters or man-made
calamities over a ten-year period.
4. Disaster Management
Disaster management is the discipline
that involves
preparing, warning, supporting and
rebuilding societies when natural or manmade disasters occur.
It is the continuous process in an effort
to avoid or minimize the impact of
disasters resulting from hazards.
5. Goals of Disaster Management
Avoid or reduce the potential losses
from hazards
Assure prompt and appropriate
assistance to victims of disaster
Achieve rapid and effective recovery
7. TYPHOON
Typhoon , cyclone or hurricanes is an area
of closed, circular fluid motion rotating in
the same direction as the Earth.
usually characterized by
inward spiraling wind that rotate anticlockwise in the Northern
Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern
Hemisphere of the Earth
8. Haiyan topped Utor
as the strongest
typhoon to hit the
Philippines this
year and could end
up the strongest
cyclone ever at
landfall after
further analysis of
the typhoon
becomes available.
9. THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
Stay inside the house and
keep calm. Postpone any
travel.
Always keep flashlights,
candles, and batteries and
first-aid supplies available.
Keep an adequate supply of
food and water that would last
for a few days. Canned goods
are ideal especially if cooking
is not possible.
10. THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
Have an available battery powered
transistor radio for listening to news
updates
If you are living in lowlands, or
risked areas, evacuate as early as
possible.
If there is a need to move to an
evacuation center, follow these
reminders:
Evacuate calmly.
Close the windows and turn off the
main power switch.
Put important appliances and
belongings in a high ground.
Avoid the way leading to or along the
river.
12. Flood
is an overflow of water that submerges
land which is usually dry.
as a covering by water of land not
normally covered by water.
or it may occur due to an accumulation of
rainwater on saturated ground in an
areal flood.
13. THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
monitor your
surroundings
monitor local television
and radio stations, if a
flash flood is issued for
your area;
flash flood develop
quickly . do not wait
until you see rising
water
get out of low areas
subject to flooding
14. THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
Avoid wading through
flooded areas to avoid watertransmitted diseases.
Do not operate any electrical
equipment during a flood.
Do not use gas or electrical
appliances that have been
flooded.
watch for washed out
roads, earth slides and
downed trees or power lines.
16. Fire
Fires start when a flammable and/or a
combustible material, in combination with a
sufficient quantity of an oxidizer such as oxygen
gas or another oxygen-rich compound (though nonoxygen oxidizers exist that can replace oxygen), is
exposed to a source of heat or
ambient temperature above the flash point for
the fuel/oxidizer mix, and is able to sustain a rate
of rapid oxidation that produces a chain reaction.
17. THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
• The goal of fire
prevention is to
educate the public to
take precautions to
prevent potentially
harmful fires, and be
educated about
surviving them. It is a
proactive method of
reducing emergencies
and the damage
caused by them.
18. THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
Proper ventilation is very
important, as it helps in reducing the
risk of fire.
Never place any wires or electrical
cables under the carpets, they
increase the risk of fire
19. THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
You need to use your
common sense and
make proper plans to
save yourself and
people around you if
there is sudden fire in
your house. Know your
fire-emergency
number, so that you
can call them
immediately
20.
21. THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
If your house
catches fire then
make an escape
plan immediately
to escape from
your house and
close all the doors
and windows of
your house to
prevent the fire
from spreading
If you think you have
time, unplug bigger
appliances such as
the
refrigerator, washin
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23. Earthquake
Is an unexpected and
rapid shaking of earth
due to the breakage and
shifting of underneath
layers of earth
An earthquake (also known as a quake,
tremor or temblor) is the result of a sudden
release of energy in the Earth's crust that
creates seismic waves.
24. THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
• Before an earthquake hits your area, you should
already have an emergency plan or a disaster plan for
your home or business so that everyone knows where
they are supposed to be and what they are supposed
to do.
25. THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
In each room, a certain
area or piece of
furniture should be
designated as a safe
place.
It is smart to get under a
desk, table, coffee table or
other piece of furniture so
that nothing can fall on
you, such as drywall or
plaster, if it is shaken loose
by the earthquake
27. THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
• Protect your head with the pillow. If you are
outside, find a clear area away from trees, buildings
and power lines, and then drop to the ground.
28. After an Earthquake
• After the trembling and shaking are
over, check for any injuries. Inspect your
home, office or car for damages. Eliminate
any fire hazards. If you think the gas is
leaking as a result of the earthquake, turn
the gas off. Expect to feel some
aftershocks. When the aftershocks
occur, drop, cover and hold on.