Disaster Evacuation Tips

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-bJMbPviLgn50bpOS51El5y-bbFV1XnZtl_uWrqGlrqj8R2MrM4NV_NDu9JkucM6UoXe1kvXCvODNM305FzoxdVGPU3YHqM4uEDqYCoaKAIoV4aOMHoUvRUmfdra4fRglCyxCqB7Av-4/s1600/Go_Bag_07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1024" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-bJMbPviLgn50bpOS51El5y-bbFV1XnZtl_uWrqGlrqj8R2MrM4NV_NDu9JkucM6UoXe1kvXCvODNM305FzoxdVGPU3YHqM4uEDqYCoaKAIoV4aOMHoUvRUmfdra4fRglCyxCqB7Av-4/s640/Go_Bag_07.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> This is the wet season in the Philippines. About 20 tropical cyclones visit the Philippines annually. This causes loss of life, injuries and damages to property and also affects the economy. Although the government has made strides in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management  (DRRM) and has a system wherein contingency plans have been cascaded down to the Local Government Unit (LGU) level, it is still incumbent for each family to have their own system with regards to safety.<br /> <br /> In the event that flooding is imminent, then the sensible thing to do is evacuate to the designated evacuation centers. This must be done in an organized and orderly manner for the family. It is not advisable that the evacuees depend solely from the government with regards to their basic needs. That is why it is incumbent for the family to have their own provisions when evacuating.<br /> <br /> Each family must have their Go Bags. These contain items that will enable the family to be self-sufficient for 3 – 5 days in their basic necessities. Depending on the size of the family and age composition of its members, the Go Bags must contain the following:<br /> <br /> 1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Water<br /> 2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Medicines (maintenance medicines, antiseptics, bandages, anti-diarrheal medicines, anti-fever, and antibiotics)<br /> 3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Food (biscuits and crackers), canned food. It must be noted that food that need cooking not be brought.<br /> 4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Radios, flashlights, cell phones, batteries, knives, cutting tools, candles, matches, and lighters<br /> 5.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Clothes (2 pairs of pants, 3 shirts, jackets, sweater, towels, underwear) good for 3 days<br /> 6.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Important Documents<br /> 7.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Identification Cards, Credit Cards and Cash<br /> <br /> Each member must be designated a Go Bag that contains the above-mentioned items.<br /> <div> <br /></div><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/share-post.g?blogID=7740731512343197842&postID= 5495694742711401658&target=facebook" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb9D-FSm0nKiyuTlyRpu0R4Zhxr1_BNi6bSUbUybb1vB5hfZLL7U3n3zXPJ6gzMa_TRViO3Csb0a_R4lJD_vsp_1LOH4DTT3_NXIvhBfa8Tw5cHwXr3dbq4jXcjU8rdft9EG_HuDNgBK8/s1600/sharefb185.png" /></a> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/share-post.g?blogID=7740731512343197842&postID= 5495694742711401658&target=twitter" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgRh49Ak1XO90FTppe5zEebPxluKZmn2rMqXCtALYGHEhX3Zu3CXOnMOSKGQxC7lj65fNzRY533oW_XkqWcZDZ29C6byBHUoD5ydkuypDYgADfakKZ-_I3cmZa5MtMWhF0SCIJ8B406Q/s1600/sharetw185.png" /></a></div>

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Philippine Rainfall Advisories

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8wrdimuoYOQkE5AlXNtRh68dHXzFpwwgEn6BgWGW0eFjVtJTRiO2f0SbM8E5L9nTkkupU7zaOETtbsih_Chb5ddMIjj2TBxPlSuLwXB-npwt95jfkuqN6dUtpXkZqEAgL4iC9YeQM7K0/s1600/rainfall-english.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="1327" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8wrdimuoYOQkE5AlXNtRh68dHXzFpwwgEn6BgWGW0eFjVtJTRiO2f0SbM8E5L9nTkkupU7zaOETtbsih_Chb5ddMIjj2TBxPlSuLwXB-npwt95jfkuqN6dUtpXkZqEAgL4iC9YeQM7K0/s640/rainfall-english.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> The Southeast Monsoon weather system is now prevailing over the Philippines. The Philippines has 2 weather seasons, the Wet and the Dry. The Wet Season is where the Southeast Monsoon is affecting the country. These rain band of clouds emanating from the Indian Ocean and carried by monsoon winds across Southeast Asia and usually starts at the end of the month of May with its tail end on the month of November annually.<br /> <br /> Historically, the Philippines has been devastated by this weather system and it has only gotten worse when the pressures of population density resulted in people living in hazard areas that are prone to flooding. Also, economic considerations with regards to working during this season have wreaked havoc to those who must go outside to work, trade and to go to school. The previous warning system showed deficiencies in giving the correct advisory with regards to rainfall. This was highlighted when tropical Storm Ondoy hit the metropolis and surrounding provinces last 2009. Although TS Storm Signal Number 1 was hoisted by the weather agency PAGASA, the amount of rainfall that led to unprecedented flooding caught everybody by surprise. A new system was developed and refined.<br /> <br /> Today, this warning and advisory system is in place so that proper information would serve as a guide as to how the intensity of rainfall will affect people and places. To make it easier to understand, color-coding was applied. The following are the latest Color Codes:<br /> <br /> 1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Yellow - 7.5 – 15 mm of Heavy rainfall is to continue for 1 - 2 hours. This means that flooding is possible in the affected areas. Monitoring by the is being implemented by the agencies concerned.<br /> <br /> 2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Orange – 15 – 30 mm of Intense rainfall has been observed for 1 hour and will continue for 2 hours. Flooding is threatening and the condition is in the Alert level and preparations for possible evacuations in affected areas are now being implemented b the agencies concerned.<br /> <br /> 3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Red – more than 30 mm of Torrential rainfall has been observed and is expected to continue for the next 2 hours.   Serious flooding is expected in the low-lying affected areas. Evacuation to safe areas is now being implemented.<br /> <br /> These color-coded advisories must be heeded for safety reasons. When caught outdoors immediately proceed to higher ground and avoid traversing the floods.<br /> <br />   <br /> <div> <br /></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/share-post.g?blogID=7740731512343197842&postID= 495124999878566979&target=facebook" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb9D-FSm0nKiyuTlyRpu0R4Zhxr1_BNi6bSUbUybb1vB5hfZLL7U3n3zXPJ6gzMa_TRViO3Csb0a_R4lJD_vsp_1LOH4DTT3_NXIvhBfa8Tw5cHwXr3dbq4jXcjU8rdft9EG_HuDNgBK8/s1600/sharefb185.png" /></a> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/share-post.g?blogID=7740731512343197842&postID= 495124999878566979&target=twitter" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgRh49Ak1XO90FTppe5zEebPxluKZmn2rMqXCtALYGHEhX3Zu3CXOnMOSKGQxC7lj65fNzRY533oW_XkqWcZDZ29C6byBHUoD5ydkuypDYgADfakKZ-_I3cmZa5MtMWhF0SCIJ8B406Q/s1600/sharetw185.png" /></a></div>

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Weatherproofing Your Home

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6qMyHcXRFDHsJE_RmMeGD1hsPwoDWwqW_daKgcXA3cEw7DsvlE2EICnOnjM1f5SIagbDfbxkcIB4nTbHi-23E8BdgZ6DQgm5M6Bdvfj4UFfniZjaRtVN7dvNvq6hXy6KC9XVzVAKQhyphenhyphenE/s1600/Rain+House.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6qMyHcXRFDHsJE_RmMeGD1hsPwoDWwqW_daKgcXA3cEw7DsvlE2EICnOnjM1f5SIagbDfbxkcIB4nTbHi-23E8BdgZ6DQgm5M6Bdvfj4UFfniZjaRtVN7dvNvq6hXy6KC9XVzVAKQhyphenhyphenE/s640/Rain+House.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. It lies along the Typhoon Belt of the Pacific Ocean and tropical cyclones come at an average of 20 annually. These result in floods, landslides and economic and property damages. The toll on lives has been greater than average worldwide.<br /> <br /> It is not only in critical public infrastructure where damage is significant. The effect on families and communities also considerably add to the detrimental effects of inclement weather. Thus, safety in the homes must also be given prime importance since health and safety issues are involved. The following tips are to guide the homeowner.<br /> <br /> Roof<br /> <br /> Roof maintenance must be given importance since moisture inside the house must be controlled. It is not only for comfort but also for health reasons. Germs and bacteria multiply faster in a moisture rich environment.<br /> <br /> Make sure that the roof is kept clean regularly. Fallen leaves must be cleared from the roof and downspouts. These contribute to rusting of the roof and the formation of rotten spots that lead to holes in the roof.<br /> <br /> Holes in roofs and downspouts must be patched up or whole sections of the roof and downspouts must be replaced.<br /> <br /> Plumbing<br /> <br /> Water supply must be kept clean at all times. Pipes with leaks and holes must be replaced or repaired. This is where water contamination can occur during the rainy season. Seepage from rainwater carries germs and bacteria that can cause waterborne diseases.<br /> <br /> Drainage<br /> <br /> Drainage systems must be kept clear all the time even when it is not yet the rainy season. Clogged drainages result in stagnant water and prevent the quick flow of water. These are also hotbeds of germs and bacteria together with dengue-carrying mosquitoes.<br /> <br /> Pathways and Passages<br /> <br /> It must be ensured that pathways we kept clear of garbage and other materials. Make sure that these pathways are not slippery when wet. This adds to the minimization of accidents. <br /> <br /> It must also be noted that emergency supplies of medicine, water and food be stocked by the time the rainy season starts. In the event of floods, there must be information about where to call for assistance and where the nearest evacuation center is located.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/share-post.g?blogID=7740731512343197842&postID= 5887109179281887133&target=facebook" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb9D-FSm0nKiyuTlyRpu0R4Zhxr1_BNi6bSUbUybb1vB5hfZLL7U3n3zXPJ6gzMa_TRViO3Csb0a_R4lJD_vsp_1LOH4DTT3_NXIvhBfa8Tw5cHwXr3dbq4jXcjU8rdft9EG_HuDNgBK8/s1600/sharefb185.png" /></a> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/share-post.g?blogID=7740731512343197842&postID= 5887109179281887133&target=twitter" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgRh49Ak1XO90FTppe5zEebPxluKZmn2rMqXCtALYGHEhX3Zu3CXOnMOSKGQxC7lj65fNzRY533oW_XkqWcZDZ29C6byBHUoD5ydkuypDYgADfakKZ-_I3cmZa5MtMWhF0SCIJ8B406Q/s1600/sharetw185.png" /></a></div>

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