Sucat Evangelical Christian Academy

Safety Tips
on
Water Disasters

Submitted by:

Daniel Ulrich G. Ramos

Submitted to:

Teacher Richard S. Manolte

 FLOODS

Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto

land that is normally dry. Floods are the most
common natural disaster in the Philippines.

Safety Tips:
A. Before

1. Stay informed on local news

2. Prepare emergency bag with food, medicine, important documents, flashlight,
drinking water
3. Practice evacuation routes
4. Leave before flooding starts:
 Evacuate if told to do so. (in low-lying areas)
 Move to higher ground or a higher floor. (in areas a bit higher than
seashore)
 Stay where you are. (in high areas)

5. In flood prone areas, keep useful items at home (sandbags, ladder, ropes, etc)

B. During

1. Disconnect electricity and gas

2. Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters. Just six inches of moving water
can knock you down.
3. Go to a higher ground if possible
4. Follow evacuation orders by officials (MMDA, PAGASA, NDRRMC)
5. Lead or put animals in a safer place
6. Stay off bridges over fast-moving water

C. After

1. Avoid contact and swimming with flood water

2. Do not touch power lines
3. Do not go home or to disaster areas until it is declared safe
4. Communicate to your family and let them know that you are safe
5. When back home, clean and disinfect surfaces and items
 TSUNAMIS
A tsunami is a series of enormous
ocean waves caused by earthquakes,
underwater landslides, volcanic
eruptions, or asteroids. Tsunamis can:

 Travel 20-30 miles per hour with

waves 10-100 feet high
 Cause flooding and disrupt
transportation, power,
communications, and the water
supply
 Happen anywhere along U.S.
coasts. Coasts that border the Pacific
Ocean or Caribbean have the greatest
risk

Safety Tips:
A. Before

1. Assembling an emergency preparedness kit.

2. Creating a household evacuation plan that includes your pets.
3. Staying informed about your community’s risk and response plans.
4. Avoid building or living in buildings within several hundred feet of the coastline. These
areas are more likely to experience damage from tsunamis, strong winds, or coastal
storms.
5. If you do live in a coastal area, elevate your home to help reduce damage. Most
tsunami waves are less than 10 feet (3 meters).
6. Be alert to signs of a tsunami, such as a sudden rise or draining of ocean waters.

B. During

1. If you feel a strong coastal earthquake:

 Drop, cover, and hold on to protect yourself from the earthquake

2. When the shaking stops, gather members of your household and review your
evacuation plan. A tsunami may be coming within minutes.
3. Follow instructions issued by local authorities. Recommended evacuation routes
may be different from the one you planned, or you may be advised to climb higher.
 4. If you hear an official tsunami warning or detect signs of a tsunami, evacuate at
once. A tsunami warning is issued when authorities are certain that a tsunami threat
exists, and there may be little time to get out
5. Get to higher ground as far inland as possible. Watching a tsunami from the beach
or cliffs could put you in grave danger. If you can see the wave, you are too close to
escape it
6. Avoid downed power lines and stay away from buildings and bridges from which
heavy objects might fall during an aftershock
7. Stay away until local officials tell you it is safe. A tsunami is a series of waves that
may continue for hours. Do not assume that after one wave the danger is over. The
next wave may be larger than the first one

C. After

1. Let friends and family know you’re safe.

2. If evacuated, return only when authorities say it is safe to do.
3. Stay out of damaged buildings and those surrounded by water. Tsunami water, like
floodwater, can undermine foundations, causing buildings to sink, floors to crack, or
walls to collapse.
4. Check food supplies. Any food that has come in contact with floodwater may be
contaminated and should be thrown out.
5. Watch out for fallen power lines or broken gas lines and report them to the utility
company immediately. If you smell gas or hear a blowing or hissing noise, open a
window and get everyone outside quickly.
 HURRICANES

Hurricanes are strong storms that can be

life-threatening as well as cause serious
hazards such as flooding, storm surge, high
winds and tornadoes.

Safety Tips:
A. Before

1. Have a disaster plan.

2. Have a pet plan. Before a storm threatens, contact your veterinarian or local humane
society for information on preparing your pets for an emergency.
3. Board up windows.
4. Bring in outdoor objects that could blow away.
5. Know where all the evacuation routes are.
6. Prepare a disaster supplies kit for your home and car. Have enough food and water
for at least 3 days. Include a first aid kit, canned food and a can opener, bottled water,
battery-operated radio, flashlight, protective clothing and written instructions on how
to turn off electricity, gas, and water.
7. Turn on your TV or radio in order to get the latest weather updates and emergency
instructions.
8. Have some cash handy. Following a hurricane, banks and ATMs may be temporarily
closed.
9. Make sure your car is filled with gasoline.
10. Turn off utilities if told to do so by authorities to prevent damage to your home or
within the community. If you shut your gas off, a professional is required to turn it
back on.
11. Unplug small appliances to reduce potential damage from power surges that may
occur
B. During

1. Stay away from low-lying and flood prone areas.

2. Always stay indoors during a hurricane, because strong winds will blow things around.
3. Leave mobile homes and to go to a shelter.
4. If your home isn’t on higher ground, go to a shelter.
5. Don’t walk on beaches, riverbanks or in flood waters.
6. Use flashlights in the dark if the power goes out. Do NOT use candles.
7. Continue listening to local area radio or TV stations for the latest information and
updates.
8. Turn off the power and water mains if instructed to do so by local authorities.
9. If caught on a flooded road with rapidly rising waters, get out of the car quickly and
move to higher ground.

C. After

1. Let friends and family know you’re safe.

2. Stay indoors until it is safe to come out.
3. Check for injured or trapped people, without putting yourself in danger.
4. Watch out for flooding which can happen after a hurricane.
5. Do not attempt to drive in flooding water.
6. Stay away from standing water. It may be electrically charged from underground or
downed power lines.
7. Don’t drink tap water until officials say its safe to do so.
8. Listen to authorities for information and special instructions.