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Family Disaster Preparedness Plan

Scenario: Preparing for a Strong Earthquake

A. Family information and Contact Numbers

i. Complete Address
- Purok 9, 113 Benoligan Kidapawan City, North Cotabato, Philippines
ii. Family Members and Contact Number
- Joanna A. Cuayzon, 09975984929
- Jay-ar A. Cuayzon , 09265595479
- Danica A. Cuayzon, n/a
- Loreto D. Cuayzon, n/a

B. List of Emergency Hotlines

i. Relatives or Friends
- Marisa B. Dablo, Purok 9, 113 Benoligan Kidapawan City, 09354935190
- Melissa D. Cuayzon, Purok 9, 113, Benoligan Kidapawan City, 09497710675
- Rea Mae A. Dagohoy, Purok 9, 113, Benoligan Kidapawan City, 09265256702
- Jasmine P. Dejecacion, Gayola Purok 2 Kidapawan City, 09691912214
- Divine Grace I. Sampilo, Purok 4A, New Cebu, President Roxas, 09630562327
ii. Government Agencies
- Police Station, Kidapawan City, North Cotabato,
- Fire Station, President Roxas North Cotabato, 09308954061
- Fire Station, Kidapawan City North Cotabato, 09514686777

C. Floor plan of our house

D. Map of our community

E. Family Emergency Plan

i. What must our family prepare before the earthquake:
 Plan and practice what to do if an earthquake strikes.
By planning and practicing what to do if an earthquake strikes, you and
your loved ones can learn to react correctly and automatically when
the shaking begins.
 Get the entire family to practice an earthquake drill, especially if you
have children. Participating in an earthquake drill will help you and your
loved ones understand what to do in case you are not with them during an
earthquake.
 Make sure you and your children also understand the school’s emergency
procedures for disasters. This will help you coordinate where, when, and
how to reunite with your children after an earthquake.
Drop, cover, and hold on during your earthquake drill.
 DROP down onto your hands and knees immediately. This position
protects you from falling but still allows you to move if necessary.
 COVER your head and neck (and your entire body if possible) underneath
a sturdy table or desk. If there is no shelter nearby, get down near an
interior wall or next to low-lying furniture that won’t fall on you, and cover
your head and neck with your arms and hands. Try to stay clear of
windows or glass that could shatter or objects that could fall on you.
 HOLD ON to your shelter (or to your head and neck) until the shaking
stops. Be prepared to move with your shelter if the shaking shifts it
around.
 Create an evacuation plan.
If an earthquake happens, you and your loved ones may need to evacuate a
damaged area afterward. By planning and practicing for evacuation, you will
be better prepared to respond appropriately and efficiently to signs of danger or
to directions by civil authorities.
 Take a few minutes with your family to discuss a home evacuation plan.
Sketch a floor plan of your home, walk through each room, and discuss
evacuation details. If you live downstream from a dam, know flood-zone
information.
 Plan a second way to exit from each room or area, if possible. If you need
special equipment, such as a rope ladder, mark where it is located.
 Mark where your emergency supply kit (including food, water, first aid) and
fire extinguishers are located.
 Locate where the utility switches or valves are located so that they can be
turned off, if possible.
 Indicate the location of your family’s emergency outdoor meeting place.
 Create an emergency supply kit.
 Stock up on emergency supplies that can be used after an earthquake.
These supplies should include a first aid kit and emergency supply kits for
the home and automobileexternal icon, including emergency water and
food. Store enough supplies to last at least 3 days.
 You should also make a list of important information (like telephone
numbers of emergency contacts, insurance information, and important
medical information) and gather any important documents (like medical
documents, birth certificates, and passports). Store these items in a
secure location like a fireproof or waterproof safe.

ii. What must our family do during an earthquake:

 Stay calm! If we're indoors, stay inside. If we're outside, stay outside.
 If we're indoors, stand against a wall near the center of the building,
stand in a doorway, or crawl under heavy furniture (a desk or table).
Stay away from windows and outside doors.
 If ywe're outdoors, stay in the open 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).
 Don't use matches, candles, or any flame. Broken gas lines and fire
don't mix.
 If we're in a car, stop the car and stay inside the car until the
earthquake stops.
 Don't use elevators (they may shut down).
iii. What must my family do after an earthquake:
 Wait a minute before getting up. Check for any immediate dangers around
you and protect yourself.
 Anticipate broken glass and debris on the ground, so put on sturdy shoes
as soon as possible.
 If it is safe, exit the building. Go outside to a clear area. Check to make
sure nothing will fall on you, such as bricks from a building, power lines,
and trees.
 If you do not have a safe area outside, it may be better to remain inside.
  If you are near the coast, a tsunami could follow the earthquake. As soon
as the shaking stops, climb to safety. Walk quickly to higher ground or
inland away from the coast. Don't wait for officials to issue a warning.
 Expect aftershocks. Drop, Cover, and Hold On whenever you feel
shaking.
 If you are trapped:
o Protect your mouth, nose, and eyes from airborne debris. You can
use a cloth, clothing, or a dust mask to cover your mouth and
nose.
o Signal for help. Use a whistle or knock loudly on a solid piece of the
building three times every few minutes. Rescue personnel listen for
such sounds.
 Care for any injuries you may have and assist others.
 If your home has been damaged and is no longer safe, leave and go to a
safer place. If you can, take your Go-Kit of supplies.
 Use flashlights, not candles, due to fire risk.
 Do not use matches, lighters, appliances, or light switches until you are
sure there are no gas leaks. Sparks from electrical switches could ignite
the gas, causing an explosion.

F. Structural weakness of our house:

  Unfinished ceiling – In order to finished our unfinished ceiling in our house, we
should hire an experienced carpenter for it because we can’t fix it and we don’t
have the knowledge to fix it.

G. Our plan in case if we separate:

First of all, separating from your family members during an earthquake is not
impossible, there are so many instances that we’ll be separated from each other
so our plan if ever we got separated is to contact each other using our mobile
phones since we have all our numbers listed in our phones we can easily contact
each other because a mobile phone is a must to bring during any disaster, after
contacting each other we can meet at our grand parents’ house considering that
out grandparents’ house is in front of a spacious area or in the New Cebu High
School since a school is known for an evacuation area.

H. Survival Kit Items:

 At a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below:

1. Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week
supply for home)
2. Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-
week supply for home)
3. Flashlight
4. Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
5. Extra batteries
6. First aid kit
7. Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
8. Multi-purpose tool
9. Sanitation and personal hygiene items
10. Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical
information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth
certificates, insurance policies)
11. Cell phone with chargers
12. Family and emergency contact information
13. Extra cash
14. Emergency blanket
15. Map(s) of the area

 Consider the needs of all family members and add supplies to your kit:
  Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses,
syringes, etc)
 Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
 Games and activities for children
 Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
 Two-way radios
 Extra set of car keys and house keys
 Manual can opener

 Additional supplies to keep at home or in your survival kit based on the

types of disasters common to your area:
 Whistle
 N95 or surgical masks
 Matches
 Rain gear
 Towels
 Work gloves
 Tools/supplies for securing your home
 Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes
 Plastic sheeting
 Duct tape
 Scissors
 Household liquid bleach
 Entertainment items
 Blankets or sleeping bags