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Family Disaster
Preparedness Plan
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Members:
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1. Contact the gas company or a licensed gas Create a safe living environment:
technician to inspect the tank and repair or
replace it if necessary. 1. Ensure that the living
2. Cracked Floor: environment is safe for the
A cracked floor can pose a tripping hazard individual by addressing potential
and can potentially compromise the hazards, such as uneven flooring,
structural integrity of your home. Here are clutter, and poor lighting. Install
some actions to consider: handrails in the bathroom,
stairways, and other areas where
● Repair or replace the cracked flooring to needed.
prevent tripping hazards.
● If the crack is extensive, consider Install safety features:
consulting a structural engineer to assess
the damage. 2. Install safety features such as
● Avoid placing heavy objects or furniture smoke detectors, carbon
over the crack as it may exacerbate the monoxide detectors, and fire
damage. extinguishers in the home.
● Ensure that any necessary repairs or
replacements are done correctly and
promptly.
3. Cluttered Floors:
A cluttered floor can pose several hazards,
such as tripping or falling. Here are some
actions to consider:
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Replace old wiring: If you have old wiring in your in case of an emergency.
home, consider having it replaced. Old wiring can
become frayed and pose a fire hazard. A licensed
electrician can inspect your wiring and determine
if it needs to be replaced.
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- Place the LPG gas tank in a well-ventilated - Discuss your family's emergency
place, away from heat sources. preparations, including how to
- Check the tank for leaks on a regular basis leave the home in the event of a
and make sure the valves are correctly fire or other catastrophe.
closed when not in use. - Determine your grandmother's
mobility limits and particular
2. Ceiling Crack requirements, and make sure
- Inspect the ceiling crack on a regular basis that emergency preparations
and keep an eye out for any changes in accommodate for these.
size or shape. - In the case of an emergency,
- If the fracture is significant or expanding, assign tasks to each family
seek an expert to examine the ceiling's member.
structural stability and perform any required - Make a communication strategy
repairs. to guarantee that all family
members are present and safe in
3. Earthquake Prone Area the event of an emergency.
- Determine safe areas in your home to take
refuge during an earthquake, such as
beneath strong furniture or against an
interior wall.
- Heavy furniture and things should be
secured to the wall to avoid toppling during
an earthquake.
- Make an emergency kit with food, water,
and materials to last at least three days.
- Conduct earthquake drills with your family
to rehearse what to do if an earthquake
occurs.
4. Extension Cords
- Avoid utilizing extension cords as a
permanent solution and only use them
when necessary.
- Check that extension cables are rated for
their intended purpose and that they are
not overburdened with too many devices.
- Running extension cables beneath carpets
or rugs might provide a fire danger.
- I'll keep extension wires away from the
pets.
- Do not use while the thunderstorm is
happening.
HAZARD: FIRE
WHO TO CONTACT: BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
(MINTAL)
ADDRESS: Gumamela St, Tugbok, Davao City,
Davao del Sur
PHONE NUMBER: (082) 221 4649
0968-575-9705
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