Republic of the Philippines

Department of the Interior and Local Government

BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
DAPITAN CITY FIRE STATION
Sunset Boulevard, Dawo, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
Contact Number: 09982797726
Email address: dapitancfs@gmail.com

DAPITAN CITY CONTINGENCY PLAN ON TYPHOON, FLOODING, AND

LANDSLIDE

I. AUTHORITY

A. NDRRMC Memorandum Circular No. 01 s. 2022 dated January 04, 2022

regarding the “Adoption of the Operation L!STO Disaster Preparedness
Manuals for Localized Weather Disturbances
B. Memorandum Circular Number: 2019-009 dated 15 May 2019 re: Guidelines
on Emergency Alert System;
C. BFP Operational Procedures Manual; and
D. OPLAN PAGHALASA.

II. BACKGROUND OF DAPITAN CITY

GEOGRAPHY

 Dapitan City is a double wedge-shaped mass of land located on the northern part of the
Zamboanga Peninsula.

 Bounded on the north by the Sulu Sea and land-linked on the south by the Municipalities
of Mutia and La Libertad

 On the east by the Municipalities of Sibutad and Rizal, and on the west by Dipolog City
and the Municipalities of Polanco and Piñan, all of the Province of Zamboanga del Norte.

 Specifically, it lies on the northwestern coast of the Island of Mindanao, with approximate
geographical coordinates of 8°50' North latitude and 123°30' East longitude (see
Location Map, Map 2.1.1).

DISTANCE TO NEAREST MAJOR CENTER OR PROVINCIAL CAPITAL

 Dapitan is approximately 14 kilometers away from the City of Dipolog, the provincial
capital of Zamboanga Del Norte.
 Zamboanga City is roughly 156 nautical miles (or 290 kilometers) away from the City.
 It is also 85 kilometers away from Ozamis City, Misamis Occidental, and 130 kilometers
away from Pagadian City, Zamboanga Del Sur.

 The city is situated about 404 nautical miles (or 650 kilometers) southwest of
Metropolitan Manila; 111 nautical miles to Cebu City; 44 nautical miles to Dumaguete
City.

LAND AREA

 The total area of the City is 39,053.1267 hectares or 390.5313 square kilometers.

 The urban core or población which is an island consists of 520.7985 hectares,

representing approximately 1.33% of the City's entire land area.
 While 38,532.3282 hectares is divided to 42 rural barangays.

POLITICAL SUBDIVISION

 The City of Dapitan is composed of 50 barangays scattered diametrically in and around

the población.

 The urban is divided into 8 barangays namely: Bagting, Banonong, Cawa-cawa, Dawo,
Linabo, Potol, Sta. Cruz and Talisay,

 And the 42 rural barangays name as follows: Aliguay, Antipolo, Aseniero, Ba-ao,
Banbanan, Barcelona, Baylimango, Burgos, Canlucani, Carang, Dampalan, Daro, Diwa-
an, Guimputlan, Hilltop, Ilaya, Kauswagan, Larayan, Liyang, Ma. Cristina, Ma. Uray,
Masidlakon, Napo, Opao, Oro, Owaon, Oyan, Polo, Potungan, San Francisco, San
Nicolas, San Pedro, San Vicente, Santo Niῆo, Selinog, Sicayab-Bucana, Sigayan,
Sinonoc, Sulangon, Taguilon, Tag-ulo and Tamion

 From the rural areas 27 barangays belong to interior barangays, 13 from coastal
barangays and 2 island barangays.

NATURAL AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTCS TOPOGRAPHY

The Department of Agriculture, Regional Field Unit - IX and Bureau of Soils and Water
Management described Dapitan as "level to rolling". The interiors are mostly mountainous
and hilly. The elevation of the area is less than 100 meters but not exceeding 600 meters
above mean sea level. Coastal areas are generally plain except for some hilly terrains
along northern coastlines.

SLOPES & ELEVATIONS

The slopes of Dapitan City ground range from 0% up to 50% plus. This is distributed in
the entire political jurisdiction of the city. The terrain characterized by these slopes is one
of the reasons of the inadequate transportation network in the inner barangays. Please
refer to Table 2.2.1 for the Area Distribution of Slope Classes and Slope Range and Table
2.2.2 for the Area Distribution According to Elevation Classes. The topography of the city is
also illustrated in the Slope and Elevation Map (Map 2.2.1 and 2.2.2) for further reference
at CLUP.

CLIMATE

 The climate of Dapitan is dependent mainly on local air currents which are caused by
various thermal conditions. Local air currents from the months of November to April are
the northern or the northeastern monsoon but from May to October, the air currents are
variable with the southwest monsoon slightly predominant.

 Average temperature in Dapitan City over a five-year period (2009-2013) ranged from a
normal maximum of 30.06°C and minimum of 24.34°C (Table 2.2.3). Warm months are
April and May and the cold months are December, January and February.

 Since the climate of the Philippines is based on the presence or absence of a dry season
and a maximum rain period, the climate of Dapitan has been accordingly classified to be
of the fourth type (Based from the Modified Corona Classification): rainfall more or less
evenly distributed throughout the year (Table 2.2.4).

 The rainiest months are January, June, July, August, September, October, November
and December. Dapitan City, being situated at 8°50' north latitude, belongs to that part or
region of the archipelago which is not within the typhoon belt that experiences a cyclone
once in every 12. This makes the agriculture in this area exceedingly dominant and less
prone to destruction due to elements.

SURFACE DRAINAGE/ WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM

 The población of the city is surrounded by the marine waters from Dapitan Bay via
Liboran River entering either through Polo Bridge which inward entry also accounts for
the fresh water from Dapitan River or through Guading Adaza (Bagting) Bridge.
 This geographical situation places the poblacion areas to be affected with tidal
fluctuations during times of highest tides,

 Water penetrates, through natural waterways and creeks, into the lower sections of the
city.

 The onslaught of heavy rains aggravates this situation causing flood to automatically
occur especially that water outflow is slowed down for lack of inadequate waterways
and/or drainage canals.

 The existing drainage system of the city consists of concrete lined and covered square
channels in the población and concrete lined trapezoidal channels in the rural areas
along concrete roads. There are two (2) major networks in the poblacion area. The
northern network approximately 8.6 kilometers long has one (1) outfall that discharges to
Dapitan Bay and four (4) outfalls that discharge into the Liboran River. The southern
network traverses the total length of approximately 6.6 kilometers which has two (2)
outfalls facing Dapitan Bay and two (2) outfalls facing Liboran River.

 The approved drainage plan proposed to put up water gates to prevent the entry of
marine (sea) waters during extremely high tides and expel rain water during heavy rains
in the poblacion areas particularly in Lawaan, Barangays Banonong and Dawo and in the
coastal areas.

TOTAL POPULATION

 Statistical data revealed that there is a downtrend in our population growth.

 In 1903, Dapitan has a population of only 8,086. Its population rose to 28,295 in 1939
and further to 37,984 in 1948.

 In 1960, however, the City's population dropped by 10,467 (-2.65%) following the
separation of Sibutad, La Libertad, and Rizal from Dapitan to become separate
municipalities of the Province of Zamboanga del Norte.

 Population by 1970 was 37,781; in 1975, 46,261; in 1980, 54,694; in 1990, 59,372; in
1995, 62,997; in 2000, 68,178; and in 2007 was 72,792 individuals.

 By 2010 NCSO survey count shows that the city has a total of 77,441 heads.

POPULATION BY AGE GROUP AND SEX

 The young dependent population ages 0 to 14 accounts for 35.19 % (27,250) of the total
population.  Registering 4,571 or 0.006% for old dependent population aging 64 and
over.

 Those who fall within the age brackets 15 to 64, which account to 58.91% of the total
population or 45,620 persons are the potential productive ones.

 Sex composition of the city discloses that the males outnumber the females. Males
constitute 50.84% or 39,371 heads of the total population while female makes up to
49.16% or 38,070 counts.

AGE DEPENDENCY RATIO

 Dapitan has a rather high dependency ratio of 1.67, meaning there are 3 dependents for
every five (5) potential income earners.
 Old dependency ratio is 10.02 or two (2) for every 15 members of the workforce.

LABOR FORCE BY SEX

 The city has a total of 45,620 persons or 58.91% that constitute the labor force
(population 15 – 64 years old) as refers to NCSO results of 2010.

 The labor force composition is 23,324 males and 22,296 females.

SCHOOL GOING AGE
 58,153 persons belong to the school-age population as computed based on latest NSO
data on household population.

TOTAL HOUSEHOLD POPULATION

 In the official report (2010 Census on Population and Housing) of the National Statistics
Office (NSO) put the household count of Dapitan at 16,767 with an average household
size of five (5).

URBAN-RURAL DISTRIBUTION

 Urban population of the city comprises 22.47% of the total population of 2010 NSO
survey or equivalent to 17,398 heads.
 Barangay Banonong appears to be the densely populated barangay in the urban area
with 4,138 persons.
 Barangay Talisay ranks the second (2,634) and followed by Barangay Dawo (2,465).

 The smallest urban population composes Barangay Bagting (1,202).

 While 77.53% of the total population or 60,043 persons live on the rural areas.

URBANIZATION LEVEL

The level of urbanization in the city is observed to be in barangay Poblacion, for the past
twenty (20) years. As the urban center of the city, it represents more than ten percent of
the total population as observed in previous and present census results (see Table 1.2.1)
Brought by its nearly-adequate infrastructure support facilities and utilities and other social
amenities, many residents opted to reside in the city proper or poblacion, providing an
increase of the populace in the community.

POPULATION DENSITY
Census on Population and Housing year 2010 was 77,441 heads with the city’s land area
of 39,053.1267 hectare, the population density of the city is 2 person per hectare.
 Urban population density is 33 persons per hectare and the rural population density is 2
persons per hectare.
 Barangay Cawa-cawa has the highest population density of 167.07 per hectare in the
urban area, followed by Barangay Linabo of 149.51 per hectare and Barangay Bagting of
144.07 per hectare.
 Barangay Ba-ao and Barangay Hilltop have a very low population density of 0.58 per
hectare.

B. RATIONALE

The Dapitan City Fire Station embarked on the formulation of this Contingency Plan
to explore the impacts and prepare for the eventuality of a flood in our locality. It is the aim
of this contingency plan to solidify and organize relationships and coordination
mechanisms among members of the Disaster Management domain.

This Plan summarizes the city’s alerting systems and organizational framework for
responding to such disasters. Managerial and tactical actions, functions and
responsibilities of city departments and other agencies described so that floods may be
mitigated, reduced and responded to with the goal of quickly and efficiently restoring
normal quality of life.

This contingency plan is intended for the sole beneficiary of the city’s citizens. This
plan is also intended for the Local Government Units down to the local communities, Non-
Government Organizations (NGOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSO), and Volunteer
Organizations. (VO), other instrumentalities and other agencies to assist and participate
during worst case flooding.
 The geographical location of the Philippines has rendered it susceptible to more
than twenty (20) storms and typhoons annually. These are expected to strike during the
wet season in the months of July to September. It can be inferred that there is a probability
that flooding can be an inevitable and residents have to endure damage to property, traffic
congestion, work interruption, class suspension, diseases, epidemics and other related
cases. It is well to note, however, that flooding within the city generally subsides within a
few hours of its occurrence.

The City of Dapitan being vulnerable to the effects natural hazards specifically flood
is due to its graphical location. Generally, natural disasters in the city are results of severe
weather conditions such as exceptionally heavy rain, storm surges, thunderstorms and
tropical cyclones. The city’s land composition, population size, infrastructure, resources,
and other factors contribute to the city’s vulnerability. The consequences of any natural
disaster and the counter measures required to deal with it will vary according to the
circumstances.

RECENT FLOODING EVENTS IN DAPITAN CITY

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Low Pressure Area Affecting Zamboanga Peninsula: Flash flood occurred in the
flood prone barangays of Dapitan City last November 23, 2016 that affects families
residing in Barangay Ba-ao, Ilaya, Barcelona, Burgos and San Francisco. PAGASA rated
the rainfall as heavy to intense (10.0 to 30.0mm/hour rainfall) coinciding with the high tide
has caused the water level to rise making the flash flood last for 2 hours. The flooding has
caused an immense traffic jam along National Highway, Burgos and Barcelona. There are
no families had been evacuated to evacuation center because the water level subsided
only for 2 hours.

DECEMBER 4, 2016
The Low Pressure Area affecting Mindanao last December 4, 2016 causes torrential
rainfall at La Libertad, Sibutad, Rizal, Sapangdalaga, Mutya, Polanco, Concepcion and
neighboring municipalities resulted to overflowing of rivers especially at Dapitan River once
again caused massive flooding in the city affecting Barangay Sulangon, Burgos, Oyan,
Ilaya, Hilltop, Barcelona, Opao, Masidlakon, Diwa-an, Ma. Uray, Ba-ao and San Francisco.
Coinciding with the high tide, flood depth ranged from waist level to 1-storey deep
(reported Sitio Bobonao, Barangay Ilaya) flood waters where a total of 2,293 families were
affected and evacuated from their homes. No significant cases of illnesses or injuries were
reported and also no reported dead in the said incident.

FEBRUARY 25-26, 2018

At 10:00 PM of February 25, 2018, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on
all available data at @65 km Southwest of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Tail- end of a
Cold Front affecting eastern section of Southern Luzon resulting to heavy rains causing
flooding in some barangays of Dapitan City.

There were estimated 11, 224 individuals affected during the flooding incident from the 11
flooded barangays ( Putongan, Opao, Ba-ao, Barcelona, Ilaya, Burgos, Sulangon, Tamion,
Oyan, Diwaan, Masidlakon )

Potongan 8 families
Opao 200 Families
Ba-ao 300 Families
Barcelona 425 Families
Ilaya 780 Families
Burgos 300 Families
Oyan 200 Families
Tamion 320 Families
Sulangon 601 Families
Diwaan 50 Families
Masidlakon 25 Families
 Hilltop 195 Families

Incident Location
Flash Flood / Flood 12 Barangays stated above
Overflowed Spillways Ba-ao Spillway
Drowning Incident (1) Ilaya, (1) Masidlakon
Interrupted transportation (Stranded 6 rural transit vehicles (Brgy
Vehicles) Barcelona), Brgy. Polo
Found Infant Ba- ao crasher

There were two deaths reported and confirmed:

Lydia B. Japay, 66 years old, cause of death, hypothermia from barangay Ilaya and
Dioscoro Oppo, 63 years old, cause of death, drowning from Barangay
Masidlakon.

DAMAGES COST OF DAMAGES

RESIDENTIAL HOUSES P 4,111,650.00
INFRASTRUCTURE P 9,665,000.00
AGRICULTURE P 9,186,000.00
GRAND TOTAL P 22,962,650.00

Aftermath of February 25-26, 2018 Flooding Incident:

 SCENARIO BUIDING
The adapted worst-case scenarios have been from recently documented flooding events in
the city. With the availability of Hazards and Vulnerability maps, these have been like wise
considered in the worst-case scenario. This shall be the basis for the activation of this
contingency plan.

Using the landslide and flood susceptibility map, an assessment of vulnerable elements was
made to generate the exposure database below:

SITUATIONS BAD WORSE WORST

Tropical Depression made
landfall or within the
vicinity of Dapitan City;
Description of maximum sustained
event winds or less than 63 kph
is observed, possible
occurrence of flood water
at the knee level.
CASUALTY
Death 0 10
Typhoon made landfall Super Typhoon made
or within the vicinity of land fall in or within the
Dapitan City; maximum vicinity of Dapitan City,
sustained wind of 64 to with the maximum
117 kph is observed, sustained wind of greater
occurrence of flood than 250 kph is
water in the community experienced with
about 1 meter or above possible occurrence of 5
knee level. meters storm surge.
Flood water is 3 m above
in the affected
community and rain-
induced landslides in the
identified areas.
400

Injury less than 50 100 10,000

Missing 0 5 500

AFFECTED POPULATION:
Local 5,000 including local and 30,000 including local 45,000 population
foreign tourists and foreign tourists 10% are foreign tourists
Foreign
EFFECTS ON:
Partially damaged houses 25% partially damaged 600 houses are totally
Housing made of light materials houses, 10% totally damage
damaged houses 100 are partially damage
Tourism Partially affected Severely affected
Agriculture Partially damaged Extensive damage
Fisheries Partially damaged Severely damage
 Livelihood/ Partially damaged Severely damage
Business
Roads Impassable Roads Not passable
Bridges Impassable Not passable
Communication facilities Communication facilities
Communication Limited Internet Access moderately affected are totally damage
Power Power interruption is Power blackout Power blackout
experienced
Water Limited water supply Damage on water and
drainage facilities
Environment/ Few large trees are Several large trees
Ecology uprooted uprooted
60% personnel were City incident
Functional deployed and ready to Management Team is
respond activated with few
Response response group from
Capabilities local and private clusters
OTHERS:
Strandees;
Sea (Conditional), Stranded Transportation is
Transportation Air (Cancelled Flights), Land passengers, limited interrupted
(Conditional) transportation
 III.GENERAL OBJECTIVE
Objectives:

i. Establishing Clear Protocols: The primary goal of the Contingency Plan

is to establish clear and effective protocols for responding to Typhoon
warnings. By delineating roles and responsibilities, emergency responders
can act swiftly and decisively to mitigate the impact of a Typhoon on the
community.

ii. Coordinating Resources: Another key objective is to coordinate

resources and expertise from various stakeholders, including local
authorities, emergency services, and community organizations.
Collaboration and cooperation are essential for ensuring a cohesive and
efficient response during times of crisis.

iii. Educating the Public: Equally important is the objective of educating the
public about Flood risks, warning signs, evacuation procedures, and safety
precautions. Empowering residents with knowledge and awareness is
crucial for enhancing community resilience and reducing vulnerability to
disaster.

Specific Objective

I. To determine the immediate tasks required for the response operations

during typhoon, flooding and landslide.
II. To conduct inventory of resources available among the units within AOR;
III. To deploy assets and personnel who are capable and equipped with
proper training to render Rescue Operations and Emergency Medical
Services;
IV. To constitute effective coordination on all concerned responding
Government and Non – Government agencies;
V. To set – up an operational response approach that is responsible for the
dispatch of information and applicable procedures.

IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATION

1. Preparedness

a. Maintain situational awareness of operational readiness;

b. Established coordinated communication network to communication group
for fast reporting and notification of disaster/calamities to the nearest Fire
Station;
c. of deployable personnel for rescue and retrieval operation;
d. Inventory of deployable equipment, and identification of urgently needed
equipment for procurement;
e. Predetermination of vulnerable areas for response readiness and
implementation of precautionary measures against adverse effects of
typhoon;
f. Attend coordination meeting;
g. City and Municipal Fire Marshals shall coordinate with their local CDRRMC's
for situation updates;
h. City Fire Marshal shall coordinate with LGU’s in determining evacuation
centers;
i. Shall maintain Updated Incident Action Plan for the
responding unit to act accordingly;
 j. Ensure proper flow of communication within the BFP and real- time dispatch
of information;

2. Response

a. Activation of Emergency Operation Center (EOC);

b. All personnel in the affected areas shall report to their respective stations;
c. Activation of Running Card System
d. Quick and effective precautionary measures of the responding units;
e. Precise execution of responding procedures.
f. All units in the affected areas become fully operational;
g. To ensure availability of manpower, off duty and on-leave personnel may be
recalled. Applications for leave shall be discouraged unless due to medical
condition;
h. Deployment or prepositioning of rescue and EMS teams in identified and
affected locations;
i. Fire Station shall assist in preparing the forced relocation or preemptive
evacuation plan of residents in Flood-prone; coordinate with the CDRRMC
and other agencies concerned
j. Conduct Search, Rescue and retrieval operation;
k. Coordination with other concerned agencies;
l. Special Rescue Units from nearby Stations not affected by the Flood shall be
on stand-by and alerted for augmentation in affected areas;
m. Shall observe a mechanism for rotation of personnel to avoid exhaustion and
burn-out;
n. Determination of parameters of downgrading for response;
o. information shall be consistently relayed to the EOC by respective operating
units thru the Fire Station.
p. Operations Center taking into consideration the reglementary period for
reporting as required by the Provincial Office.
q. BFP responders shall be guided by the Operational Procedures Manual in
synchronization with the instructions of their respective Disaster Coordinating
Council as the case may be;
r. Continuation of and sustainment of public safety services;
s. Continuation of coordination activities with other agencies; and an units shall
be placed on heightened alert with emphasis on the alert levels indicated in
Annex i4"as provided in BFP Memorandum Circular No. 2019-009 dated 15
May 2019 in concordance with the NDRRMC's Pre-Disaster Risk
Assessment (PDRA) and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and
Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) *Revised Public Storm
Warning Sig.

3. Recovery

a. Complete accounting of personnel and equipment;

b. Preparation of appropriate After Operation Report;
c. Repair and replacement of used-up vehicles, equipment and consumed
supplies, Assist in relief operations;
d. Conduct clearing operation;
e. Flushing of vital infrastructures and siphoning of flood waters in vital road
networks such as underpass and road tunnels;
f. Conduct of Decontamination in all PPEs and equipment used in the
operation;
g. Review of After – Operation Report and Corrective Action Plan to enhance
rescue operations methods.
 VI. Activation of Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

When a Typhoon and other related disaster might occur base on The Philippine Institute of
Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) forecast, centralized emergency management is
necessary. The EOC provides this needed centralized management. When activated,
representatives from divisions will report to the EOC to coordinate City decision making,
simultaneously coordinate department activities. The EOC provides a centralized focus of
authority and information and allows for face to- face coordination among personnel who
must set priorities for use of resources and evaluate the need to request mutual aid. See
Attached “C” (Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Plan)

VII. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

a. Tasks to Operating Units

.
1. City Fire Marshal

• as the overall coordinator of the BFP Dapitan City operations relative to this OPLAN;
• Supervises all operations in his/her AOR relative to this OPLAN;
• Supervises the consolidation of periodic City development reports on response
operations and its submission to Office of the Provincial Fire Marshal;
• Coordinates with the City Disaster Coordinating Council and other agencies for
synchronized mode of activities;
• Work and coordinate with all member agencies of the response cluster pertaining to
in-site operational decisions

IV. BFP DAPITAN CITY TASK FORCE ON TYPHOON

FSINSP APRILYN B BARBASO

Task Force Commander

FO3 Third H Cagbabanua

SFO2 Mike E Palconayo SFO1 Christian Val Dionglay
Chief, Administration Chief, Logistics
Chief, Operations

FO3 Raymund B Pagente Shift A/ Shift B

Chief, EMS Operation Team
 CITY FIRE MARSHALS

Reporting arrangements that shall be strictly be followed:

OPFM PPDRRMC

FIRE STATION CDRRMC

V. LOGISTICAL AND/OR BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS

The response to TYPHOON requires the mobilization of rescue vehicles and
personnel that are fit and equipped with proper training.

The following are basic necessary logistical requirements, to wit;

a. Fuel
b. PPEs
c. Rescue Tools and Equipment
d. Other supplies and materials
o Generator Set;
o Portable Search Light;
o Flashlight;
o Batteries;
o Handheld Radio;
o Globe/Smart Wi-Fi Modem;
o Power Saw;
o Ropes; and
o Megaphone

a. COORDINATION INSTRUCTIONS
i. Coordination with other concerned agencies shall be
observed, established and maintained;
ii. Coordination with the Provincial Fire Marshal and the Regional
Office with regard to provision of resources for augmentation if
necessary;
iii. Daily Accomplishment Report/Situational Report of all operating
units shall be submitted to Office of the Provincial Fire Marshal; and
 iv. All participating units shall conduct Post Operation Analysis and
submit a copy to the Provincial Fire Marshal
v. Coordinate and attend meetings/briefings conducted by the City
Task Force and other government agencies.
vi. All responses made by City Task Force shall be in direct
coordination with the Provincial Task Force.

VI. COMMAND AND COMMUNICATION

a. COMMAND
All personnel and units performing rescue and retrieval operations before,
during and after the onslaught of Typhoon and other related disaster and
its damaging effects shall be under the administrative and operational
control of their respective City Fire Marshal at Dapitan City Subsequently,
the City Fire Marshal shall have the overall administrative and operational
control in the implementation of this OPLAN.

b. COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING

All BFP units shall use the existing radio frequencies of the BFP. All
required reports shall be submitted on time in a soft copy thru email to be
provided by the BFP-R9 Operations.

VII. REVIEW AND EVALUATION

This OPLAN must be evaluated during its implementation to measure its
effectiveness and to address challenges and insufficiencies. The
performance of participating units in all levels must also be evaluated to
reflect improvements for the revision of this OPLAN.

VIII. EFECTIVITY
This OPLAN PAGHALASA shall take effect immediately.

Prepared by:

FO2 Gladys P Valerozo

Operations Clerk

Noted By:

SFO2 Mike E Palconayo

Chief, Operations

Approved by:

FSINSP APRILYN B BARBASO

City Fire Marshal
Annexes:

1. Jurisdictional Map – (Annex “A”)

2. Meteorological Hazard with Legend – (Annex “B”)
3. PAG – ASA Weather Warning System (Annex “C”)
Jurisdictional Map – (Annex “A”)
Meteorological Hazard with Legend – (Annex “B”)
PAG – ASA Weather Warning System (Annex “C”)

PAG-ASA WARNING SYSTEM

Identification of PAGASA warning Devices for Rain full, Flood and Tropical Cyclone
Warning System.

A. Rainfall Warning System

Under the heavy rainfall warning system,
A yellow rainfall advisory is raised when the expected rainfall amount is between 7.5
mm and 15 mm within one hour and likely to continue.
Communities given this advisory are advised to be aware of the weather condition and
warned that flooding may be possible in low-lying areas.
A orange rainfall advisory is raised in areas where rainfall is between 15 mm and 30
mm within one hour. Flooding is a definite threat in communities under the orange alert.
A red rainfall advisory is issued when downpours constitute an emergency. This is
raised when observed rainfall is more than 30 mm within one hour or if rainfall has
continued for the past three hours and is more than 65 mm. When PAGASA raises a
Red warning, communities should be prepared to respond. It means serious flooding is
seen and that residents should be ready to evacuate to safety.
RAINFALL WARNING

Community AWARENESS
FLOODING is POSSIBLE in low-lying areas
and near river channels
ADVISORY

Community PREPAREDNESS
FLOODING is THREATHENING in low-lying areas
and near river channels
ALERT

Community RESPONSE
SEVERE FLOODING is EXPECTED
Take necessary precautionary measures

EMERGENCY
 B. Flood Warning System

Icon Description Forecast Action / Response

Telemetered: Flood is possible Telemetered:

Flood Monitoring
Non-Telemetered: Light to Moderate Non-Telemetered: Advised to take Precautionary
Telemetered: Slow rise in water level but still Rainfall Measures
below alarm level
Non-Telemetered: Monitor for possible
flooding area
Telemetered: Flood is threatening Telemetered:
Flood Alert
Non-Telemetered: Moderate Non-Telemetered: Advised to be alert for possible
Telemetered: Water level is continuously to Heavy Rainfall flood, flash flood and landslides
rising but still below critical level
Non-Telemetered: Alert for possible flash
floods and landslides
Telemetered: Flood is occurring Telemetered:
Flood Warning
Non-Telemetered: Heavy to Intense Non-Telemetered: Advised
Telemetered: Water level is above critical Rainfall to take appropriate action
level
Non-Telemetered: Flood is occurring
immediate action is recommended
Telemetered: Flood is persisting Telemetered:
Severe Flood Warning
Non-Telemetered: Intense to Non-Telemetered: Advised to force evacuation
Telemetered: Water level is continuously Torrential Rainfall
rising above critical level
Non-Telemetered: Flood is
persisting force evacuation is
recommended

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 C. Tropical Cyclone Alert
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal #1

WINDS: 30-60 kph may be expected in at least 36 hr

SEA CONDITIONS (Open Sea)
Wave Height: 1.25-4.0 meters

DAMAGE TO STRUCTURE:

 Very light or no damage to high risk structures,

 Light to medium and low risk structures
 Slight damage to some houses of very light materials or makeshift structures
in exposed communities.

DAMAGE TO VEGETATION:

 Some banana plants are tilted, a few downed and leaves are generally damaged
 Twigs of small trees may be broken.
 Rice crops, however, may suffer significant damage when it is in its
flowering stage.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal #2

WINDS: 61-120 kph may be expected in at least 24 hr

SEA CONDITIONS (Open Sea)
Wave Height:4.1-14.0 m
Storm surge possible at coastal areas.

DAMAGE TO STRUCTURE:
  Light to Moderate damage to high risk structures;
 Very light to light damage to medium-risk structures;
 No damage to very light damage to low risk structures
 Unshielded, old dilapidated schoolhouses, makeshift shanties, and
other structures of light materials are partially damaged or unroofed.
 Some old galvanized iron (G.I.) roofs may be peeled or blown off.
 Some wooden, old electric posts are tilted or downed.
 Some damage to poorly constructed signs/billboards.

DAMAGE TO VEGETATION:

 Most banana plants, a few mango trees, ipil-ipiland similar trees are downed or
broken.
 Some coconut trees may be tilted with few others broken.
 Rice and corn may be adversely affected.
 Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees with some heavy-foliaged trees
blown down.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal #3

WINDS: 121-170 kph may be expected in at least 18 hr

SEA CONDITIONS (Open Sea)
Wave Height: > 14.0 meters
Storm surge possible at coastal.

DAMAGE TO STRUCTURE:

 Heavy damage to high–risk structures;

 Moderate damage to medium-risk structures;
 Light damage to low-risk structures
 Increasing damage to old, dilapidated residential structures and houses of
light materials (up to 50% in a community)
 Houses of medium strength materials (old, timber or mixed timber-CHB
structures, usually with G.I. roofings), some warehouses or bodega-type
structures are unroofed

DAMAGE TO VEGETATION:

 Almost all banana plants are downed, some big trees (acacia, mango, etc.)
are broken or uprooted,
 Dwarf-type or hybrid coconut trees are tilted or downed
 Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees with heavy foliage blown off;
some large trees blown down.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal #4

WINDS: 171-220 kph may be expected in at least 12 hr

SEA CONDITIONS (Open Sea)
Wave Height: more than 14.0 meters
Storm surge 2-3m possible at coastal areas.

DAMAGE TO STRUCTURE:

 Very heavy damage to high –risk structures.

 Heavy damage to medium risk structures;
 Moderate damage to low-risk structures
 Considerable damage to structures of light materials (up to 75% are totally
and partially destroyed); complete roof structure failures.
 Many houses of medium-built materials are unroofed, some with collapsed
walls; extensive damage to doors and windows
 A few houses of first-class materials are partially damaged
 All signs/billboards are blown down.

DAMAGE TO VEGETATION:

 There is almost total damage to banana plantation,

 Most mango trees, ipil-ipil and similar types of large trees are downed or broken.
 Coconut plantation may suffer extensive damage.
 Rice and corn plantation may suffer severe losses.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal #5

WINDS: > 220 kph may be expected in at least 12 hr
A Super Typhoon will affect the locality.

SEA CONDITIONS (Open Sea)

Wave Height: more than 14.0 m
Storm surge more than 3 meters possible at coastal areas

DAMAGE TO STRUCTURE:

 Widespread damage to high-risk structures

 Very heavy damage to medium-risk structures
 Heavy damage to low-risk structures;
 Almost total damage to structures of light in highly exposed coastal areas.
 Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Severe
and extensive window and door damage
 Most residential and institutional buildings of mixed construction may be severely
damaged.
 Electrical power distribution and communication services severely disrupted.
 All signs/billboards blown

DAMAGE TO VEGETATION:

 Total damage to banana plantation

 Most tall trees are broken, uprooted or defoliated;
 Coconut trees are stooped, broken or uprooted.
 Few plants and trees survived