Commission on Higher Education

CORDOVA PUBLIC COLLEGE

Gabi, Cordova Cebu
Module No. 6

NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM I

NAME: JUNGIL M. CASQUEJO COURSE, YR. AND SEC: BSIT-1C DATE COMPLETED:11/18/2021
I. COURSE CONTENT: Surviving a Disaster ( Precautionary Measures Before, During and after a
Disaster - Flood)
II. OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
a. Define terms related to disaster
b. Identify the precautionary measures before, during and after floods
III. SOURCE: National Development via National Service Training Program
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IV. LESSON:
The Philippines is one of the most disaster prone countries in the world. The annual losses from disaster
account more than 0.5 percent of GDP. In addition to this significant economic cost, there are substantial social
and environmental impacts. Everybody is fully aware that large areas in developing countries like our country,
including Asia Pacific Region are geographically disaster prone and huge losses of life and property caused by
calamities are not common.
The Philippines, for example has a relatively high level in damages from floods especially on houses because
it is located on the path of cyclones. With the rapid increase in population, families cannot afford to build
houses strong enough to withstand typhoons and floods.
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V. Activity:
I. Fill in the blanks with a correct answer. ( 2 pts. Each)
1. Storm Surge pertains to the abnormal rise of water level along shores as result of primarily of the
winds pressures associated with storms.
2. Flood is a condition that occurs when water overflows the natural or artificial confines of a stream of
body water.
3. Tropical Cyclone is a water disturbance which is intense such as typhoon and storm composed of a
big whirling mass of wind and rains.
4. Earthquakes are earth vibration produced when the stability of rock masses under the surface of the
earth is disturbed.
5. Conflagration is a large disastrous fire involving numerous building houses or structures.
6. Volcanic Eruption pertains to the volcanic materials ejected such as lave, ashes, rock fragments, stem
and others gases through a fissure brought about by tremendous pressure.
7. Tsunami a series of traveling oceans waves of long length and period usually ulusally caused by
seismic disturbances in the ocean floor.
8. Floods is the most common destructive of all the natural calamities.

II. Make your OWN Precautionary Measures Before, During and After a Flood.
Protective measures before a Flood
1. Be alert Monitor your surroundings and NOAA Weather Radio, local television and radio stations,

2. Prepare some supplies like: canned foods, clothing, medical kit, water, flashlight, important documents and
also cash.
3. Be prepared to evacuate: identify places to go, don’t leave your pets and if you told to leave, do so quickly.

4. Move valuables and furniture to higher levels. Move hazardous materials (such as paint, oil,
pesticides, and cleaning supplies) to higher locations .
5. Disconnect electrical appliances. Do not touch them if you are wet or standing in water. Bring
outside possessions indoors or tie them down securely. This includes lawn furniture, garbage cans,
and other movable objects

Protective measures during a Flood

1. Avoid disaster areas. Your presence might hamper rescue or other emergency operations and put
you at further risk. Watch for washed out roads, earth slides, and downed trees or power lines and be
especially cautious at night, when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.

2. Get out of low areas that may be subject to flooding. Avoid already-flooded areas and do not
attempt to cross flowing water and stay away from power lines and electrical wires .

3. Act quickly. Save yourself, not your belongings and move to a safe area before access is cut off by
rising water.

4. If flowing water is above your ankles, STOP! Turn around and go another way. If it is moving
swiftly, water 6 inches deep can knock you off your feet.

5. Shut off the electricity at the circuit breakers. If someone falls in or is trapped in flood water: Do not
go after the victim! Use a floatation device. If possible throw the victim something to help them float,
such as a spare tire, large ball, or foam ice chest.

Protective measures after a Flood.

1. Do not return to flooded areas until authorities indicate it is safe to do so. Do not visit disaster areas
following a flood. Your presence may hamper urgent emergency response and rescue operations.

2. Travel with care. Follow recommended routes. DO NOT sightsee. Watch for washed out roads,
earth slides, and downed trees or power lines. Stay away from downed power lines

3. Your home is no longer a safe place. Throw away medicine, food, or water that had contact with
floodwaters (including canned goods). If water is of questionable purity, boil drinking water for 10
minutes. Restrict children from playing in flooded areas and Keep windows and doors open for
ventilation

4. Check for electrical system damage (sparks, broken or frayed wires, or the smell of burning
insulation). Turn off the electricity at the main circuit breaker if you can reach it without stepping in
water. Examine walls, floors, doors, windows, and ceilings for risk of collapsing.

5. Wait until it is safe to return. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio or local television and radio stations.
Do not return to flooded areas until authorities indicate it is safe to do so.

VI. Evaluation:
Individual reflection

From the module, I learned that …

It is important to know the precautionary measures before, during, and after a disaster and also to know what
are the natural calamities on how they damage the surroundings and take people’s lives and among all
mentions natural calamities from the module floods is the most common and destructive of all. In order to be
safe and able to survive a calamities we must able know the
Explain why?
It is important to know that disaster are not a joke it takes human life, destroys the environment and damage
our properties that’s why this module serve as our guidelines and to know all the calamities on how they affect
us and to be prepared when there is a disaster on our community.