PHILIPPINE RISK

PROFILE

 RP DISASTER RISK PROFILE

RP is vulnerable to almost all types of natural

hazards because of its geographical
FACES OF RECENT
DISASTERS
TS “SENDONG” (Washi) CAGAYAN DE
ORO
FACES OF RECENT
DISASTERS
TS “SENDONG” (Washi)
FACES OF RECENT
DISASTERS
TS “SENDONG” (Washi)
FACES OF RECENT
DISASTERS
Compostela Valley
FACES OF RECENT
DISASTERS
6.9 Earthquake in Negros Oriental
FACES OF RECENT
DISASTERS
6.9 Earthquake in Negros Oriental
 What are
Earthquakes?
An earthquake is the result of a sudden
release of energy in the Earth's crust that
creates seismic waves
Earthquakes are recorded with a
seismometer, also known as a
seismograph
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT
EARTHQUAKE
The largest recorded earthquake in the

United states was a magnitude 9.2 that struck
Prince William Sound, Alaska on Good
Friday, March 28, 1964
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT
EARTHQUAKE

The Largest Recoded Earthquake in the
world was a Magnitude 9.5 in Chile on May
22, 1960
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT
EARTHQUAKE
 World‟s deadliest recoded earthquake occurred

in1556 in Central China, killingan

830,000 estimated people in 1976 another
earthquakedeadly
struck Tangshan, China where
more than 250,00 people were killed.
 TIDAL WAVE VS
TSUNAMI
Although both are sea waves the two has two
different and unrelated phenomena
•Tidal Wave – is a shallow water wave caused by the
gravitational interaction between the sun, moon, and
earth.

•Tsunami – is a sea wave caused by an underwater

earthquake or landslide (usually triggered by an
earthquake) displacing the ocean water
Epicenter of an earthquake is
the location directly above
the hypocenter the
on
surface of the earth

Hypocenter of an earthquake
is the location beneath the
earth‟s surface where the
rupture of the fault begins

It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the

world each year. 100,000 of those can be felt, 100 of them cause
damage.
 MAGNITUDE &
INTENSITY
Magnitude is a measured value of the
earthquake size. The Magnitude is the same no
matter where you are, or how strong or weak the
shaking was in various location

Intensity is a measure of the shaking created b

the earthquake, and this value does vary with
location
KINDS OF
SHAKING
1. Lateral

2. Vertica
l

Baguio Earthquake, 1990

 TYPICAL ORGANIZATION OF
DISASTER CONTROL
GROUP
CHAIRMAN

ASST. CHAIRMAN

DCG
OPERATIONS CENTER

STAF ELEMENTS
F

SECURITY SUPPL TRANSPORTATIO COMMUNICATIO

TEAM Y N TEAM N TEAM
TEAM

OPERATIONS TEAM

WARNIN EVACUATIO FIRE BRIGADE RESCUE MEDICAL DAMAGE

G N TEAM TEAM TEAM TEAM CONTROL
TEAM TEAM
Fire Extinguisher Anatomy
DISCHARGE
LOCKING PIN
DISCHARGE And SEAL
LEVEL
PRESSURE
GAUGE

DISCHARGE
HOSE
CARRYIN
G
DATA PLATE CLASS
HANDLE

DISCHARGE BODY
NOZZLE
Building Watching Exercise

Shelf near
Entrance

Swing Out Door

Decoration

Narrow Exit

Glass Window
Building Watching Exercise

Electic Post
and
wirings
Gate’s
Shade

Flower Pots
 EVACUATION
PLAN
 The Building Earthquake Evacuation Plan should
have provisions to utilize all available open spaces
nearest the building that are evaluated as safe from
falling debris and other materials that may cause
injuries.

Parking Park
Area
 EVACUATION
PLAN
Flow of Traffic and Evacuation Route

Evacuation Site

Use arrows to indicate

the flow of evacuation

One way traffic: persons

shall walk in one direction
 Prepare

First Aid Kits Earthquake Survival Kits

 DURING
EARTHQUAKE
B. The main concern during an ongoing shaking is how
to protect oneself.
 Give specific instructions on what to do DURING
an earthquake.

Duck, Cover and Hold

Take cover under a sturdy table or strongly
supported doorway.
Watch out for falling objects.
Keep calm and don‟t panic.
 DURING
EARTHQUAKE
B. The main concern during an ongoing shaking is how
to protect oneself.
 Give specific instructions about what to do AFTER as
soon as the shaking stops:

Be alert…

Listen to instructions.
Walk out of the building in an orderly
manner.
 AFTER
EARTHQUAKE
B. The main concern during an ongoing shaking is how
to protect oneself.
 While walking along the alleys/streets, be alert and watch out
for falling debris.

DON’T Run
DON’T Push
DON’T Talk
DON’T Return
DON’T bring s
your thing
Why do we need to Conduct an
Earthquake Drill ?
Why do we need to Conduct an
Earthquake Drill ?

Earthquake is a natural phenomenon and cannot be

prevented. It can strike quickly without warning.

Earthquake can damage lives and properties.

No available technology that give an

accurate earthquake prediction.

TO MITIGATE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER

 PHASES OF AN
EARTHQUAKE
DRILL
PHASE 1. ALARM

siren / bell rings for 1 minute

ongoing “ground shaking or earthquake”

PHASE 2. RESPONSE
during the “shaking”

perform “DUCK, COVER and HOLD”

Remain in that position
until “shaking” stops

Still BE ALERT, open your eyes

PHASE 3. EVACUATION

after the “shaking”

All building occupants
evacuate, following pre-determined
routes, to the EVACUATION AREAS
(OPEN SPACE)
Phase 4. ASSEMBLY

At the designated evacuation

area, the „evacuees‟ must be
grouped together.
Phase 5. HEAD COUNT
Team leaders should check and
make sure all „evacuees‟ are
accounted for.
Phase 6. EVALUATION
An evaluation of the drill must be conducted
to identify problems encountered during the drill
and how this can be corrected in future earthquake
drills.
 EARTHQUAKE
DRILL

To be effective earthquake
drills
must be done regularly.
 Our Challenges
 Disasters remain a major challenge to achieve a disaster-
resilient & safer community in the Philippines by 2015

 Natural hazards abound:

typhoon, flood, landslide, earthquake, tsunami, volcanic
eruption, drought, etc.

 Climate change remains a potential risk to the country

 Poverty, a vulnerability condition, prevails

 Fast growing population, increasing population

densities, urbanization, environmental degradation and
pollution increase disaster risks
 COMMUNITY
BASED
EMERGENCY
WARNING SYSTEM
 COMMUNITY BASED EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM
FLOOD EARLY WARNING SYSTEM “COLORS OF
BEAUTY AND SAFETY”

RED PAINT (4 to 6 ft). – NO MOVEMENT

The area should be clear. Everyone must be
in safer grounds or in the evacuation
centers.

GREEN PAINT (2 to 4 ft.) – EVACUATE

Families should evacuate their homes
and go to their assigned evacuation
centers.

YELLOW PAINT (0 to 2 ft.) – GET READY

Families should secure all of their
possessions and prepare necessary
items for evacuation.
COMMUNITY BASED EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM
(EMERGENCY MOTOR SIRENS)
INSTALLED THROUGHOUT THE CITY
AIMS:
To remind the public of the importance of
punctuality
To protect minors from possible dangers
they may encounter at night
To warn the public of apprehending
• disaster
1 one-minute blast- families should secure
all of their possessions and prepare
necessary items for evacuation.
• 2 one-minute blasts- families should
evacuate their homes and go to their
assigned evacuation centers.
• 3 one-minute blasts- The area
should be
cleared. Everyone should be safe in
the
evacuation centers.
COMMUNITY BASED EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM
(EARLY WARNING SIGNAGES FOR LANDSLIDE,
FLOOD/FLASHFLOOD)

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