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EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY

BEFORE DURING AFTER EMERGENCY KIT CHECKLIST:


Brace tall items to stop them
from falling over.
PLAN Drop Be aware of hazards.  Water — two litres of water per
person per day (include small
Keep items that could cause Check for injuries and bottles)
damage (ceiling fans, hanging apply first aid. Don't move  Food that won't spoil, such as
pictures, mirrors, etc) away from Cover anyone with serious canned food, energy bars and
chairs, lounges and beds. injuries unless they're in dried foods (replace once a year)
immediate danger.  Manual can opener
In your home, turn off  Wind-up or battery-powered
Make sure hazardous materials electricity and water. flashlight (and extra batteries)
are stored in a secure place. Hold Check for damaged  Wind-up or battery-powered radio
wiring and fuel leaks. (and extra batteries)
Don't light matches.  First aid kit
Prepare an emergency kit, and If you're indoors, stay there and Check for broken water,  Extra keys for your car and house
keep in an easily accessible shelter under a sturdy table, sewerage and electrical  Cash, travellers' cheques and
place. bench or door frame. mains. change
Determine evacuation route, If you're outside, be aware of Be aware of aftershocks.  Important family documents such
and sites where you and your falling debris and stay clear of Assess your home or as identification, insurance and
love ones can meet after an buildings, overhead structures, building for damage to bank records
earthquake. walls, bridges, powerlines and walls, chimneys and roof  Emergency plan — include a copy
trees. and evacuate if in your kit as well as contact
necessary. information

NATIONAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (NDRRMC) HOTLINES


Trunklines: 911-5061 to 65 Department of Social Welfare and Development
Operations Center: (02)911-1406, (02)912-2665, (02)912-5668, (02) Text Hotline: 0918-912-2813
911-1873 RED CROSS
Office of the Civil Defense Regional Office Telephone Directory Hotline: 143, (02) 527-0000, (02) 527-8385 to 95
Region III: (045) 455-1526, (045) 455-0033 Philippine National Police (PNP
Hotline: 117; 722-0650

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