BARANGAY FIRE DISASTER ACTION PLAN

I. SITUATION:

Barangay Novaliches Proper, being the center of commerce and businesses in the area and also
the center of transportation in the northern part of Metro Manila, due to the tremendous influx of
passengers coming from the nearby Cities of Caloocan, Valenzuela and other northern cities of Metro
Manila and the nearby province of Bulacan.

This situation has given the Barangay an added strength as to the collection of revenues and
taxes, brought about by the establishments of more business opportunities.

Our Barangay, a very crowded area aggravated by the presence of depressed residential areas in
the Barangay, has made most part of our Barangay, a fire Prone area.

For 2014 alone, we experienced three (3) fire incidents, that gutted 36 houses, involving 47
families homeless at a depressed area at Ramirez Subd., on Feb. 26, 2014. On Sept. 8, 2014 at a
commercial area at Susano Rd. and on Oct. 5, at a depressed area at Austria St.,. leaving 16 families
homeless.

The Fire Problem has a tremendous impact in the lives of residents and even to businesses in
the area. This problem must be addressed by government with the help of other stakeholders, business
sector and volunteers. There is a need of a comprehensive plan to be prepared and implemented to
address the fire problem. Through the support of the National government, the City government, the
Private sector and the resources of the Barangay plus the proper motivation of residents to get involved,
we shall be able to attain our objective of being prepared in a case of calamaity or disaster.

The only obstacle that will prevent us for the effective implementation of the plan is the
limitation of budget, for our Barangay is known to be one among the smallest Barangay in District V, of
Quezon City. However, We shall try our very best to be more prepared because we believe in the saying
“ that prevention is better than cure. “

II. MISSION :

Barangay Novaliches Proper, will provide for the protection of residents, to minimize the loss of
lives and properties and injuries and to build a community that is properly informed, prepared and
resilient to any form of calamity or situation.

III. EXECUTION:

A. Concept of Operation: There are four (4) Phases to be followed namely: Phase I –
Preparation Phase or the Pre-disaster Phase; Phase II – Implementing Phase or the
Disaster Phase; Phase III – Recovery Phase and Phase IV – Assessment and Evaluation
Phase.
 PHASE I – Preparation Phase (Pre-disaster)

In this phase, it is designed to develop a strong emergency response capability and to

organize all levels of administration to assure full utilization of all resources by completing
the following:
A. Conducting training and education programs, including fire drills to assure a continuing
capability to accomplish the fire disaster response objectives;
B. Preparing and conducting public information programs on fire situation to educate the
residents on Fire prevention and protection measures to be taken during a fire situation;
C. Developing a procedure for alerting, notifying, and mobilizing key officials and
emergency response personnel in the event of a fire disaster.
D. Establishing mutual support agreements, as necessary with other local adjacent LGUs
and other agencies of government;
E. Establishing the necessary emergency powers, to include a line of succession, in order to
maintain a continuity of administration during and after the time of the fire incident.

Phase II – Implementing Phase (Disaster Phase):

During this phase, the operational activities of Barangay Novaliches Proper will be
accelerated to increase the state of preparedness of residents to meet and cope with the fire
incident.

Immediately the sounding of the fire alarm automatically triggers the

implementation of this Fire Disaster Action Plan;

The necessary emergency operations will be initiated and conducted, such as:

1. Fast and Immediate response of all available Fire Trucks in the area.
2. Opening of all nearby fire hydrants.
3. All BPSOs with the support of the Police to cordon and secure the
area., immediately act as crowd control
4. Evacuation of affected residents to pre-determined evacuation
centers.
5. Provide food and other basic necessities to evacuees.
6. Conduct Search and rescue operation if necessary
7. Conduct Retrieval operation when necessary

PHASE III -Recovery Phase:

During this phase, the Barangay Fire Brigade shall coordinate with the Fire and Police
Departments, the SSDD and other agencies of government as needed and will undertake
operations necessary to administer to the sick and injured, restore law and order, stop on-
going loss, and provide evacuees with food and other basic needs.

PHASE IV -Assessment and Evaluation Phase:

The Barangay Fire Brigade shall designate among its members a committee to conduct
assessment and evaluation, submit report with the necessary recommendations.

B. TASKING:
1. Barangay Radio control to immediately sound the alarm and to contact thru radio all
operating units.
2. All operating units, the Novaliches Fire Dept., Barangay Fire Brigade and other
adjacent operating units to immediately respond to the fire incident area.
3. Contact MAYNILAD for immediate clearance to open all available fire hydrants in the
area.
4. BPSOs and Police to cordon and secure the area.
5. Barangay Disater Risk Reduction Management Council (BDRRMC) to conduct
evacuation if necessary
6. BDRRMC to provide the needs of the evacuees.
C. COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Overall emergency operations will be directed From the (BDRRMC). The
emergency field operations will be directed from an established command post.
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2. The (BDRRMC) has the overall responsibility for the policy decisions affecting the
pre-disaster activities, disaster operations, and recovery operations., as well as
the coordination of emergency support provided by other agencies of
government and NGO’s and Pos.

3. The (BDRRMC) shall provide information concerning the impact or assessment of

the fire incident, including assessing detailed reports from other groups
responding to the disaster operations.

4. The (BDRRMC) shall receive requests for emergency services, including the
dispatching of emergency services, as requested and as available;

5. The (BDRRMC) shall establish and maintain radio communications with the fire,
police, SSDD and other agencies of government.

6. The (BDRRMC) is the coordinating agency between emergency services and other
expert services that may be necessary during the pre-disaster, disaster, and post-
disaster phase.

7. The (BDRRMC) is responsible for the maintenance of law and order, maintaining
traffic control on evacuation routes, coordinating all law enforcement resources
made available.

8. The (BDRRMC) is responsible in establishing a system for issuing security passes

to authorized personnel in the disaster affected areas.

9. The (BDRRMC) shall be responsible in ordering evacuations, as needed, including

the coordination for search and rescue missions;

10. The (BDRRMC) in coordination with the Health Department and the Philippine
Red Cross and hospitals and other agencies of government, shall provide for
treatment of minor injuries including the emergency treatment of the sick and
injured; and the care of mass causality victims.

11. The (BDRRMC) shall coordinate for the removal of debris and obstructions from
transportation routes;

12. The (BDRRMC) shall coordinate for the repair and restoring of utilities --
including electrical and potable water.

13. The (BDRRMC) shall provide a qualified staff to conduct damage assessments and
reporting.

14. Telecommunications such radios, telephones cell phones are needed to maintain
contacts. :

15. Coordination with the Principal of the two (2) high rise school Buildings of the
Dona Rosario Elementary School and the Dona Rosario High school shall be
immediately conducted.
16. In coordination with the SSDD, and other agencies of government, the (BDRRMC)
will provide food and other basic necessities for the evacuees.
17. In coordination with other agencies before, during , and after an emergency or
disaster to assure the most efficient operation of personnel and material
resources;

18. Reporting are required periodically when a disaster has occurred to provide the
(BDRRMC) with information to use in determining the appropriate response to
the disaster. Initial reports will be submitted as quickly as possible to the
(BDRRMC). Reports will include the following:
 19. After Action Report will be submitted to the (BDRRMC) as soon as possible after
the termination of the Disaster Phase. The report will be a narrative summary
summarizing:

a) Overall combined efforts of all involved agencies and departments;

b)Deficiencies observed; and
c) Recommended actions that should be taken to improve effectiveness.

LOGISTICS:
a. Provide operating units with requested resources for sustained operations;
Operate staging areas for incoming equipment and personnel;

b. Provide for ambulance, feeding and housing of emergency workers;

Maintain documentation of resource allocation and availability.
c. Establish a portable base station operation (Command Post) as soon as
possible.
d. Telecommunications such radios, telephones cell phones are needed to
maintain contacts. :

e. The Dona Isaura Covered Court, the Barangay Hall, the SB Plaza, the shop and
ride complex and the Rooftop of the Visaya residence aere pre-designated
evacuation areas.
f. In coordination with the SSDD, the Barangay will provide food and other basic
necessities for the evacuees.

COMMAND AND CONTROL:

All operations shall be under the direct control of the (BDRRMC) and all personnel
are enjoined to follow strictly the chain of command.

ASUNCION M. VISAYA
Punong Barangay