Republic Act No.

10121
otherwise known as PDRRM ACT of 2010

An Act Strengthening the Philippine Disaster Risk

Reduction and Management System, Providing for the
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Framework, Institutionalizing the National Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Plan, Appropriating Funds
Therefore, and for Other Purposes
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PHILIPPINE RISK PROFILE

 Out of 173 countries assessed for their exposure to hazards, the

Philippines placed third.
 RP DISASTER RISK PROFILE

RP is vulnerable to almost all types of natural

hazards because of its geographical location
Number of Natural Casualty 2,000

Incidents 1,800

1,600

2000 108 641 1,400

2001 72 511 1,200

2002 60 233 1,000

2003 112 331 800

2004 125 1,289 600

2005 66 98 400

2006 221 1,418 200

2007 233 219 0

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
2008 248 815

2009 215 1,262

Nunber of Incidents

2010 245 195 DEAD

2011 374 1,786

FACES OF RECENT DISASTERS
TS “SENDONG” (Washi) CAGAYAN DE ORO
FACES OF RECENT DISASTERS
TS “SENDONG” (Washi)
FACES OF RECENT DISASTERS
TS “SENDONG” (Washi)
FACES OF RECENT DISASTERS
Compostela Valley
FACES OF RECENT DISASTERS
6.9 Earthquake in Negros Oriental
FACES OF RECENT DISASTERS
6.9 Earthquake in Negros Oriental
 What are Earthquakes?
 An earthquake is the result of a sudden
release of energy in the Earth's crust that
creates seismic waves
 Earthquakes are recorded with a
seismometer, also known as a seismograph
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT EARTHQUAKE
 The largest recorded earthquake in the United
states was a magnitude 9.2 that struck Prince
William Sound, Alaska on Good Friday, March 28,
1964
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT EARTHQUAKE
 The Largest Recoded Earthquake in the world
was a Magnitude 9.5 in Chile on May 22, 1960
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT EARTHQUAKE
 World’s deadliest recoded earthquake occurred
in1556 in Central China, killing an estimated
830,000 people in 1976 another deadly earthquake
struck Tangshan, China where more than 250,00
people were killed.
 TIDAL WAVE VS TSUNAMI
 Although both are sea waves the two has two
different and unrelated phenomena
• Tidal Wave – is a shallow water wave caused by the
gravitational interaction between the sun, moon, and earth.

•Tsunami – is a sea wave caused by an underwater

earthquake or landslide (usually triggered by an
earthquake) displacing the ocean water
Epicenter of an earthquake is
the location directly above the
hypocenter on the surface of
the earth

Hypocenter of an earthquake is
the location beneath the
earth’s surface where the
rupture of the fault begins

 It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the

world each year. 100,000 of those can be felt, 100 of them cause
damage.
 MAGNITUDE & INTENSITY

Magnitude is a measured value of the earthquake

size. The Magnitude is the same no matter where
you are, or how strong or weak the shaking was in
various location

Intensity is a measure of the shaking created b the

earthquake, and this value does vary with location
KINDS OF SHAKING
1. Lateral

2. Vertical

Baguio Earthquake, 1990

 The Great Hanshin Earthquake
KOBE, JAPAN

Date : 17 January 1995

Time : 5:46 am (Jap. Time)
Magnitude : 6.9
Depth : 22 kms
Casualties : 5,502
Injured : 36,896
~200,000 buildings are damaged or
destroyed.
~300,000 people were evacuated to
temporary shelters

Source: USGS
 TYPICAL ORGANIZATION OF
DISASTER CONTROL GROUP

CHAIRMAN

ASST. CHAIRMAN

DCG
OPERATIONS CENTER

STAFF ELEMENTS

SECURITY SUPPLY TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATION

TEAM TEAM TEAM TEAM

OPERATIONS TEAM

WARNING EVACUATION FIRE BRIGADE RESCUE MEDICAL DAMAGE

TEAM TEAM TEAM TEAM TEAM CONTROL
TEAM
Fire Extinguisher Anatomy
DISCHARGE
LOCKING PIN
DISCHARGE And SEAL
LEVEL
PRESSURE
GAUGE

DISCHARGE
HOSE
CARRYING
HANDLE
DATA PLATE CLASS

DISCHARGE BODY
NOZZLE
Proper use of Fire Extinguisher

P ULL the pin

AIM the base (target)
S QUEEZE the discharge level
S WEEP the nozzle from left to right
T AKBO !!!!!
 Most Common Causes of Fire
- Arson
-Overheating appliances
(aircon, fans, TV sets, computers, chargers, adaptors, fluorescent, oven-
toasters)
-Overloaded circuits, octopus plug-in outlets and extensions
(substandard materials)
-Throwing of lighted cigarette / butts
-Neglected rubbish, grass fire
-Leaking LPG
-Unattended candles or incents
-Unattended cooking
-Improperly and accumulated stored combustible materials
Building Watching Exercise

Shelf near
Entrance

Swing Out Door

Decoration

Narrow Exit

Glass Window
Building Watching Exercise

Electic Post
and wirings
Gate’s Shade

Flower Pots
 EVACUATION PLAN

 The Building Earthquake Evacuation Plan should have

provisions to utilize all available open spaces nearest the
building that are evaluated as safe from falling debris
and other materials that may cause injuries.

Parking Area Park

 EVACUATION PLAN

Flow of Traffic and Evacuation Route

Evacuation Site

Use arrows to indicate

the flow of evacuation

One way traffic: persons

shall walk in one direction
 Prepare

First Aid Kits Earthquake Survival Kits

 DURING EARTHQUAKE

B. The main concern during an ongoing shaking is how to

protect oneself.
 Give specific instructions on what to do DURING an earthquake.

Duck, Cover and Hold

Take cover under a sturdy table or strongly supported doorway.
Watch out for falling objects.
Keep calm and don’t panic.
 DURING EARTHQUAKE

B. The main concern during an ongoing shaking is how to

protect oneself.
 Give specific instructions about what to do AFTER as soon as the
shaking stops:

Be alert…

Listen to instructions.
Walk out of the building in an orderly manner.
 AFTER EARTHQUAKE

B. The main concern during an ongoing shaking is how to

protect oneself.
 While walking along the alleys/streets, be alert and watch out for
falling debris.

DON’T Run
DON’T Push
DON’T Talk
DON’T Return
DON’T bring your things
Why do we need to Conduct an
Earthquake Drill ?
Why do we need to Conduct an
Earthquake Drill ?

Earthquake is a natural phenomenon and cannot be

prevented. It can strike quickly without warning.

Earthquake can damage lives and properties.

No available technology that give an

accurate earthquake prediction.

TO MITIGATE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER

 PHASES OF AN
EARTHQUAKE DRILL
PHASE 1. ALARM

siren / bell rings for 1 minute

ongoing “ground shaking or earthquake”

PHASE 2. RESPONSE
during the “shaking”

perform “DUCK, COVER and HOLD”

Remain in that position
until “shaking” stops

Still BE ALERT, open your eyes

PHASE 3. EVACUATION

after the “shaking”

All building occupants evacuate, following
pre-determined routes, to the EVACUATION
AREAS (OPEN SPACE)
Phase 4. ASSEMBLY

At the designated evacuation area,

the ‘evacuees’ must be grouped
together.
Phase 5. HEAD COUNT
Team leaders should check and make
sure all ‘evacuees’ are accounted for.
Phase 6. EVALUATION
An evaluation of the drill must be conducted to
identify problems encountered during the drill and
how this can be corrected in future earthquake drills.
 EARTHQUAKE DRILL

To be effective earthquake drills

must be done regularly.
 Our Challenges
 Disasters remain a major challenge to achieve a disaster-
resilient & safer community in the Philippines by 2015

 Natural hazards abound: typhoon, flood, landslide,

earthquake, tsunami, volcanic eruption, drought, etc.

 Climate change remains a potential risk to the country

 Poverty, a vulnerability condition, prevails

 Fast growing population, increasing population densities,

urbanization, environmental degradation and pollution
increase disaster risks
 COMMUNITY BASED
EMERGENCY WARNING
SYSTEM
 COMMUNITY BASED EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM
FLOOD EARLY WARNING SYSTEM
“COLORS OF BEAUTY AND SAFETY”

RED PAINT (4 to 6 ft). – NO MOVEMENT The

area should be clear. Everyone must be in safer
grounds or in the evacuation centers.

GREEN PAINT (2 to 4 ft.) – EVACUATE Families

should evacuate their homes and go to their
assigned evacuation centers.

YELLOW PAINT (0 to 2 ft.) – GET READY

Families should secure all of their possessions
and prepare necessary items for evacuation.
COMMUNITY BASED EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM
(EMERGENCY MOTOR SIRENS)
INSTALLED THROUGHOUT THE CITY
AIMS:
To remind the public of the importance of
punctuality
To protect minors from possible dangers they may
encounter at night
To warn the public of apprehending disaster
• 1 one-minute blast- families should secure all of
their possessions and prepare necessary items
for evacuation.
• 2 one-minute blasts- families should evacuate
their homes and go to their assigned
evacuation centers.
• 3 one-minute blasts- The area should be cleared.
Everyone should be safe in the evacuation
centers.

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COMMUNITY BASED EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM
(EARLY WARNING SIGNAGES FOR LANDSLIDE, FLOOD/FLASHFLOOD)

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 THE NATIONAL DRRM FRAMEWORK

Shifts the country’s paradigm and approach:

•From a reactive, humanitarian

response oriented management
DM of disasters

•To a proactive, vulnerability

reduction and development
DRR/DRM approach to disasters
Thank You!