We all have a role to play in emergency and disaster preparedness.

Knowing your role allows you to plan

for what you can control.

Here’s what to do before, during and after a disaster like earthquake and Typhoon.

Before an emergency
The dangers differ depending on where you live. Determine the hazards in your near area so that you can
develop an emergency plan.
1. Be prepared.
Individuals and families should be prepared to take care of themselves for at least 72 hours.

Prepare your First Aid kit included of Alcohol, Medicines, Band-aids/plasters, Cotton, twizzers, betadine
or antiseptic, Thermometer, bandages, Disinfectant, Face masks and other necessary for your health
condition. Store them in a secure storage box and put them to a location that is easily to get.

Also, you must prepare your Battery powered fan (optional ), a Flashlight, a battery powered radio and
some extra batteries. If you have a power bank, make sure to fully charge it.

You must also prepare your emergency food supply. In preparing an emergency food supply, you must
put a food that is ready to eat like Biscuits, Peanut butter for high protein, canned food, noodles and most
importantly, bottled water. And for typhoon, you can also add rice and noodles in your emergency food
supply. Put them in a secure storage container to avoid contamination or be eaten by pest.

2. Be informed.
Make up a plan of where to meet your family after an earthquake.
Learn the different alert level in your area.
Know the emergency hotlines in your area
Learn the earthquake plan at your school or workplace.
Learn how to turn off the gas, water, and electricity.

During an Emergency
Emergencies have the potential to cause serious harm to people, property, the economy and the
environment. Make sure you know who to call and what to do during an emergency or disaster.

1. Stay calm! If you're indoors, stay inside. If you're outside, stay outside.

If you're indoors, stand against a wall near the center of the building, stand in a doorway, or crawl under
the table by Duck Cover and hold on. Stay away from windows and outside doors.

If you're outdoors, stay in the open area away from power lines or anything that might fall. Stay away
from buildings (stuff might fall off the building or the building could fall on you).

If you're in a car, stop the car and stay inside the car until the earthquake stops.

2. Don't use matches, candles, or any flame. Broken gas lines and fire don't mix.
3. Stay informed. Directions from authorities can vary based on the emergency. They can also change
very quickly. Local authorities will share safety instructions and updates on television, radio, the Internet,
or social media pages, like Twitter and Facebook.
4. Protect your pets. In the case of an evacuation, never leave your pet behind.

After an Emergency

Recovery can take time. Get the support you need to help you and your family in the aftermath of an
emergency. The lingering effects of unexpected emergencies and disasters are different for everyone.
Knowing what to do after an emergency can help reduce stress and aid in a quicker recovery.

1. Check yourself and others for injuries. Provide first aid for anyone who needs it.

2. Recovery is a process. The process to repair and restore your life after an emergency or disaster is not
easy and takes time, flexibility and patience.

3. If you had to evacuate, you can’t return home until authorities have told you it’s safe to do so. Use
extreme caution at all times.

4. Having a sense of community and people you can lean on is an important part of recovery.

 Reach out to your neighbors and friends to find out how you can support each other.

5. Expect aftershocks. We are not sure if the disaster is done, so we must be prepared and alert every
time.

Remember that disasters do happen almost everywhere and anytime. Knowing what to do and having
supplies and equipment to do it with, increases your chance of survival and limits damage. It's better to
be prepared than sorry.