Livestock DRR Protocol For

Mayon Volcano Eruption

Dr. Florencio Adonay
Provincial Veterinarian, PVS-Albay
 Livestock DRR Protocol

Alert Level 0 1 2 3 4 5
Crater glow,
Steaming activities,
Increasing volcanic Increased bulging of Lava fountain, Lava Phreatic explosion, Explosive
Description No Activity Volcanic quakes (High
quakes, Ash puff volcanic edifice, flow, Ash explosion eruption
frequency)
Minor explosion
Interpretation Normal Abnormal Alarming Critical Eruption Imminent Eruptive stage
Mobilization (within within the extended No more action or movement
Action Required Normal Preparedness Preparedness
the PDZ) PDZ within danger zone
National
Budget Budget allocation/Resource mobilization Budget allocation/Resource
Budget allocation allocation/Resource (including external resources if deemed mobilization (including external
(e.g. DA central
mobilization necessary) resources if deemed necessary)
office, BAI, etc. in
coordination with
Identification of Mobilization of
PAGASA and Very-close monitoring of weather
technical and technical and Deployment of technical and operational
PhilVocs) systems and conditions and their
operational operational support/response team
possible implications on together
support/response team support/response team
with PAGASA, PhilVocs, and DA
 At the Regional Level

0 1 2 3 4 5
Normal Abnormal Alarming Critical Eruption Imminent Eruptive stage
Mobilization (within within the extended No more action or movement
Normal Preparedness Preparedness
the PDZ) PDZ within danger zone
Identification of Procurement for stockpiling of Pre-positioning of animal feeds,
Continous provision of animal feeds,
possible funding animal feeds, biologics, ropes, biologics, ropes, waterers, etc. Provision of animal feeds, biologics, ropes, waterers, etc.
biologics, ropes, waterers, etc
sources waterers, etc. for emergencies for emergencies

Capacity building DA RFO to coordinate with PVS and PLGU for site validation; DA
Mobilization of DA RFO technical and operational Dyanmic monitoring and adjustment of
for technicians RFO to also update DA central office and relevant attached
assistance including access to relevant research stations budgets and other provisions
and other bureaus/agencies
municipal and
barangay officials Very-close monitoring of weather systems
(silage making, Identification of technical and operational support/response team; Continous generation of database reports from different and conditions and their possible
pasture Prep stations and research centers agencies, PLGUs and MLGUs implications together with PAGASA,
development, etc) PhilVocs, and DA
Planning and coordination with LGUs and NGOs
Address Risk Transfer (insurance)
Continous generation of
Activate database reports from
database reports from different
different agencies
agencies, PLGUs and MLGUs
 At the Provincial Level

0 1 2 3 4 5
Normal Abnormal Alarming Critical Eruption Imminent Eruptive stage
Mobilization (within within the extended No more action or movement
Normal Preparedness Preparedness
the PDZ) PDZ within danger zone

Animal Health Care maintenance Procurement for stockpiling of Close coordination with local authorities Inform the animal owners in Inform the animal owners in Very-close monitoring of weather systems
by PVO/ LGU Veterinary Office animal feeds, biologics, ropes, for possible livestock evacuation the 6km PDZ of mandatory the 7-8km EPDZ of mandatory and conditions and their possible
waterers, etc. for emergencies evacuation evacuation implications together with PAGASA,
PhilVocs, and DA
Conduct animal health related Assignment of pick-up stations Coordinate with City/Municipal/Provincial Implement animal health Implement animal health Implement animal health interventions at
interventions (deworming, vitamin and safe destinations Veterinary and Agriculture Office for interventions at evacuation interventions at evacuation evacuation center
supplementation, etc.) (depends on prevailing wind thorough examination to make sure center center
patterns and other animals are healthy and free from
climate/weather variables) diseases

Keep updates on Mayon volcano Finalization of routes to Isolation of sick animals (segregation of Evacuation of animals within Evacuation of animals within Periodic monitoring – PVS, DA RFO, DA
status evacuation centers animals) the 6km PDZ to pooling/ the 7-8km EPDZ to pooling/ Central Office (FOS), BAI
evacuation centers evacuation centers
Constant coordination with Facilitate the construction of Survey all access roads to evacuation Transport of animals within Transport of animals within the
MAS/Os, MDRRMC regarding additional animal evacuation sites to make sure they are accessible the 6km PDZ to the 7-8km EPDZ to the
status of Mayon Volcano centers (subject to resource evacuation centers evacuation centers
availability and need)
Coordinate/request the MAS for Site ocular inspection Pooling areas are provided feeding Periodic monitoring – PVS Periodic monitoring – PVS
the conduct of veterinary mission equipment, ropes etc. (Note: farmer
inside the PDZ owners are still responsible for the care
of their animals)
Develop communication Review of the evacuation plan (whether it is still safe and feasible) All the animals within the All the animals within the 6km
protocols/ messages for animal 6km PDZ should be PDZ should be evacuated in
safety during emergencies evacuated in 3 days 3 days
Drafting of advisories for animal Activate MEAT (Mayon Evacuation Animal Team) The budget for provisions The budget for provisions Dyanmic monitoring and adjustment of
owners should be good for 90 days should be good for 90 days budgets and other provisions

Identification of strategic Identification of resources (list) that can be used in livestock evacuation, Provision of animal feeds, biologics, ropes, waterers, etc.
evacuation sites ex: livestock hauler, available forage, etc.
Identification of safe routes and Provide stock pile of food for the animals to be evacuated
pick-up points (including
alternatives depending possible
weather and volcanic hazards
and their interactions at the time
of heightened volcanic activity or
eruption)
Prepares plan and budget for livestock evacuation (transportation, budget, etc.)
 At the Municipal Level
0 1
Normal
Normal
Conduct inventory of equipment
and their functionality
Inventory of animals for
evacuation (Registration –
branding; LGU – ear-tagging)
Conduct barangay livestock
population survey
Local budget planning for
emergency cases
Identify a potential or safe area –
readily accessible with necessary
supplies including water, forage,
etc.
Abnormal
Preparedness
Communicate with local
authorities and coordinate
Updating inventory of livestock Inform the owners to pool the animals in
and livestock owners the designated pick-up points
Updating of pasture area
availability and vulnerability to
both weather and volcanic
hazards
Preparation for the construction
of evacuation centers in
identified site (if funding is
available)
Mobilize owners to assist in the
construction of evacuation
center
Construction of temporary
sheds with barriers for different
animal species
Organize daily assignments for
animal feeding
2 3 4 5
Alarming Critical Eruption Imminent Eruptive stage
Mobilization (within within the extended No more action or movement
Preparedness
the PDZ) PDZ within danger zone
Designate security at the Designate security at the Implement animal health interventions at
Request PVO/ LGU Veterinary Office for pooling site pooling site evacuation center
animal health intervention
Identify constituents who will Identify constituents who will
Dyanmic monitoring and adjustment of
feed and watch the animals feed and watch the animals at
budgets and other provisions
at the evacuation center the evacuation center
Monitor and report to
Report to the authorities
Inform livestock owners of safe route authorities animals with Continous provision of animal feeds,
animals with signs and
from its origin to pick-up points signs and symptoms of biologics, ropes, waterers, etc…
symptoms of diseases
diseases
Briefing of farmers and livestock owners Inform/advice the Barangay Inform/advice the Barangay Close monitoring and immediate reporting of
on their responsibilities like feeding and Captain to switch on the Captain to switch on the localized impacts of weather and volcanic
watering of the animals warning siren warning siren hazards
Distribution of ropes, animal IDs, feeds,
File data with the MAO File data with the MAO
etc.
Provision of animal feeds,
biologics, ropes, waterers, Provision/distribution of feeds Preparation of feed stocks
etc.
Assign and mobilize manpower for routine
Assign and mobilize manpower for routine feeding and
feeding and monitoring of animal, security
monitoring of animal, security and animal health
and animal health
Ensure that the animals are well taken cared of by the Ensure that the animals are well taken cared
caretaker of by the caretaker
Monitor animals at the Monitor animals at the evacuation center
Preparation of feed stocks
evacuation center (MAOs) (MAOs)
Execute evacuation of animals
 At the Barangay Level
0 1 2 3 4 5
Normal Abnormal Alarming Critical Eruption Imminent Eruptive stage
Mobilization (within within the extended No more action or movement
Normal Preparedness Preparedness
the PDZ) PDZ within danger zone
Conduct BRRMC meeting
Animal owners to Close monitoring and immediate reporting of
involving other barangay officials Submission of updated livestock data to Animal owners to accompany
Barangay emergency meeting accompany animals for localized impacts of weather and volcanic
and stakeholders BDRRMC animals for evacuation
evacuation hazards
Coordination with animal
Inform MAS/MDRRMC that Inform MAS/MDRRMC that the
caretakers, meeting with Utilize farmers for the safety of pooled Continous provision of animal feeds,
Creation of focal person the animals are ready for animals are ready for
BDRRC chair (for the animals biologics, ropes, waterers, etc
evacuation evacuation
reminders)
Creation of Early Warning Designation of function per Monitoring by barangay Monitoring by barangay
Consider selling of the animals (option) Monitoring by barangay officials
Committee by purok purok officials officials
Feedback and reporting on Feedback and reporting on
Organize Livestock Evacuation Secure livestock data from the Feedback and reporting on animal inventory
animal inventory and animal inventory and
Committee (BDRRMC) farmers and condition/ mortality record
condition/ mortality record condition/ mortality record
Briefing of livestock farmers (information dissemination)
Planning workshop to identify roles and list warning devices such as bell, megaphone, whistle, VHF radio,
telephone, cellphones, etc.
Creation of Communication Committee
Role identification and conduct of meeting with purok leaders and animal owners
Present plan and budget to the barangay council for approval
DIOS MABALOS!