Safety Tips for the Christmas Season

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj32p3OOK3LCDm-JUtUBdYKT_YWWWVnaJxI5Hb7NbcyKWpPA4zEyyUKfFs_7D9_C-b8-2Xapaop4dK74xJbRopUpP-BiRPHDFASNwsTCLl03oprTKFFztMM64BwYSJq9RCrw5Ci5waaL9k/s1600/dickens-christmas-walk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj32p3OOK3LCDm-JUtUBdYKT_YWWWVnaJxI5Hb7NbcyKWpPA4zEyyUKfFs_7D9_C-b8-2Xapaop4dK74xJbRopUpP-BiRPHDFASNwsTCLl03oprTKFFztMM64BwYSJq9RCrw5Ci5waaL9k/s400/dickens-christmas-walk.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">It is during this time of the year that we all get to take a break. We tend to relax more and enjoy the conviviality with fellow workers, community members, our church congregation, friends and most of all our families.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">It is only natural that we are busy in a different way  and we let our hair down and also our guard down. But this is the season to enjoy and go back to the message of hope given by Christmas and look forward to a New Year.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Amidst these celebrations, let us still be reminded of our safety and those of others. Here is RESCUE.COM.PH’s Christmas and New Year Safety Tips.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">I.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Christmas Decorations and Christmas Lights</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Christmas will not be complete with decorations and lights. It is part of tradition and gives a joyful atmosphere at home and in places of work. Just remember these safety reminders.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">1.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Always buy Christmas Lights from reputable stores and shops. Make sure that these lights have the ICC Stamp on their boxes and containers. Check out the wires, if these are too thin, then these are substandard. Do not buy them. They are a fire hazard.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">2.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Buy Christmas decorations that do not shatter when dropped. These pose a hazard to all including pets.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">3.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Christmas decorations must be chosen not to contain lead in their paint or its composition. Lead can lead to poisoning when touched, and/or ingested by children and pets.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">4.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Make sure that the connections for the Christmas Lights have their own independent outlets or sockets. Do not use “Octopus” connections when powering your Christmas lights. These are fire hazards.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">5.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Before installing the lights, plug them in and observe for any warping, unnecessary heat, smell or smoke. If any of these are observed, then dispose of the lights. Test each set of lights that will be installed.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">6.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Never leave Christmas Lights on overnight. These might be subject to overheating and is a fire hazard.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">7.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Never let children and pets have access to the lights.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">II.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Cooking </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Christmas is associated with a family feast and dishes that will be given to the guests that arrive. A lot of preparation is needed aside from the actual cooking. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">1.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Buy only from reputable stores and make sure that all ingredients are fresh when bought fom the wet market.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">2.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> Make sure that all cooking utensils (knives, spatulas, cutting board, etc.) are clean. Always clean them before and after cooking preparations.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">3.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>For those who use LPG stoves, make sure that the LPG tank has no leaks. These can be verified by putting soapy water on the joints or nozzles that cannot to the tank. If there are bubbles, turn off the valve and acquire a new one. Also check the gas hoses leading to the stove.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">4.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Make sure that children and pets are kept away from open flame at all times when cooking.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">5.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>In cases of cooking oil flaming, always keep a wet rag beside the cooking area to put out the flames. Do not use water since it will only spread the flame.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">6.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Turn off the main valve of the LPG tank after each cooking.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">7.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Keep sharp utensils away from pets and children.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">8.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Make sure food containers and trays have been washed prior to putting cooked food.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">9.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Food that have not been consumed and are still in plates must be discarded.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">10.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Refrigerate immediately all food in cooking containers when not consumed.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">11.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>In case of food poisoning or any symptoms (vomiting, loose bowel movement) immediately bring to the nearest Hospital Emergency Room</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">III.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Fire Crackers</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Filipino culture always has been identified with using firecrackers during New Year celebrations. RESCUE.COM.PH strongly discourages the use of firecrackers even by adults. The risks are simply too high. But here are safety reminders for those who wish to celebrate using firecrackers.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">1.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Do not use fire crackers</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">2.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Buy firecrackers only from shops and stores that have certificates of compliance from authorities.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">3.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> Do not buy fire crackers that have strong exploding actions (Bawang, Super Lolo, Pla pla, Goodbye Bakla, Goodbye Philippines, etc.). These are illegal and are considered explosive devices.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">4.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Never allow children to use fire crackers.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">5.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Do not use hand directly when lighting up a fire cracker fuse. Use a stick to light up all fuses.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">6.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Unexploded fire crackers should immediately be doused with water.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">7.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Point rockets upward when using them.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">8.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Do not use fire crackers when under the influence of alcohol.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">9.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Always have water available in dousing fire crackers that have gone awry.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">10.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Have the contact numbers of the police and the Bureau of Fire Protection handy.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">11.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>In cases of fire cracker burns, douse with cold water and then go to the nearest Hospital Emergency Room.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">12.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Do not eat food after handling fire crackers.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">13.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Do not use fire crackers.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">RESCUE.COM.PH sends its warmest greetings and wishes everybody a Safe Merry Christmas and a Safe Happy New Year!</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <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= 7582676702023348972&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= 7582676702023348972&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>

Accidents Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Emergency Rescue Training Safety Tips for the Christmas Season

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GooZam: Android App for Emergencies and Disasters

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr1gauYYH02UU6bOUu7dxQ1lpz2Z7ap0r_6O9iIFVkXkNdq3DumZvDGH8NefNs2ZCiJLonbRqSMy5UMdPacy9dOqHqOiHmf7AXDcgJbn4D5V-0snSSC4jfs5_md-1OEtVKheAWOKGPVfA/s1600/Goozam+pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr1gauYYH02UU6bOUu7dxQ1lpz2Z7ap0r_6O9iIFVkXkNdq3DumZvDGH8NefNs2ZCiJLonbRqSMy5UMdPacy9dOqHqOiHmf7AXDcgJbn4D5V-0snSSC4jfs5_md-1OEtVKheAWOKGPVfA/s400/Goozam+pic.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The Philippines is one of the most disaster hit countries in the world owing to its geographical location. It is visited by an average of 20 typhoons a year and that is why it is prone to floods, landslides, storm surges and other weather related calamities and disasters. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The Philippines was hit by the strongest typhoon on record, “Haiyan” or locally known as Yolanda which resulted in thousands of deaths, billions in US Dollars worth of damages to infrastructure and agriculture and has left millions homeless. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">In addition, the Philippines is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire where volcanic and seismic activities are the norm rather than the exception. Being earthquake prone, this country has the natural hazards of landslides, soil liquefaction and tsunamis.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils and Offices have been set up all over the countries local government units as part of RA 10210. But each LGU has to formulate its own DRRM Manual specifically designed for local conditions. Part of these are protocols governing response in times of disasters and emergencies.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">A new development as per experiences in LGU DRRM is response to local emergencies that mainly covers health and peace and order. The response time is critical for such emergencies and communications is critical.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">It would be logical that such communications be simple and widely deliverable to most members of the community and the stakeholders. The prevailing widespread use of smartphones and utilitarian apps will then come into play in filling the gaps in conventional communications.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The GooZam App</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">•Each year, 170,000 Filipinos die from cardiovascular diseases, up from 85,000 more than 20 years ago, according to a 2009 study by the Department of Health. That’s a mortality rate way more than those caused by typhoons that hit the country every year. Yet, like a thief in the night, cardiovascular disease quietly sneaks into our homes and hospital beds, snuffing the life out of 19 Filipinos each hour. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">These are the deaths that do not make headlines, but diseases of the heart and the vascular system have remained the top two causes of death in the country since 1993. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Source: http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/178609/cardiovascular-disease-is-still-the-countrys-top-killer#ixzz4BEe5NIaP. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Accessed June 11, 2016. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• According to the latest WHO data published in May 2014 Road Traffic Accidents Deaths in Philippines reached 9,758 or 1.87% of total deaths. The age adjusted Death Rate is 11.56 per 100,000 of population ranks Philippines #123 in the world. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Source: http://www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/philippines-road-traffic-accidents. Access June 11, 2016. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• For many Americans, the ability to call 911 is the primary reason they own a cell phone. Layton, Julia. “How 9-1-1 Works.” How Stuff Works. 2014. Accessed: June 11, 2016. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• Over 240 million calls are made to 911 in the U.S. each year. https://www.nena.org/?page=911Statistics </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• Over 70% of 911 calls in the United States are placed from wireless phones, and the rate is increasing. https://www.nena.org/?page=911Statistics </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• An emergency is a life-threatening situation, where every second counts, such as a heart attack, uncontrolled asthma attack, childbirth in progress, any event involving large amounts of blood, uncontrolled fire, a life-threatening event, such as a knife fight, an armed robbery in progress, or a serious car accident (not a fender bender).</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Some Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) report 15%–20% of incoming 911 calls are non-emergencies. https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/911-wireless-services </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">GooZam sees a need and solution </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">GooZam believes that many of the deaths or severe impairments caused by life-threatening events, can still be mitigated and that survivability could be that extra few minutes of CPR until the ambulance or emergency transport arrives. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">In today’s age where everything is uberized, on demand and based on nearest location GooZam has envisioned a solution that pretty much determines whether you make it or not. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">At the GooZam Organization, the maker of the GooZam App, the potential distressed person’s best scenario for rescue is through a multi-channel and redundant App that can rapidly hail skilled onsite rescue in tandem of making that conventional 911 call. While 911 or like services are making their way, a Physician, Nurse, or off-duty EMT or firefighter might reach you for intervention. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The GooZam Organization envisions that developing Good Samaritans through the GooZam philosophy of GeoVolunteering and CPR/First-Aid training in tandem of equipping them with the GooZam App, with the cloud based system infrastructure, is an ideal solution for emergent situation. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">GeoVolunteering </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The coined term “GeoVolunteer” is the life of the app. The term Geo refers to geographical location. This means that the nearest volunteer to the distressed can respond at the soonest time possible; minutes before any of the proper authorities arrive. In any emergency situation each second between the arrival of the police or an ambulance can be the definition of whether a victim survives or not. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">GooZam’s solution is built on providing the app and an on-premise GooZam GeoVolunteer to increase a person’s optimal survival scenario. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The Challenge Ahead In today’s scenario of a globalized setting, massive migrations, Earthquakes, Tsunami, Calamities, Storms, Floods, and Terrorism in diverse places, in addition to a country’s local needs, applying centralized robust first response has greatly and overwhelmingly risen beyond today’s conventional capacity. The GooZam Organization sees this challenge and revolves around the concept attempting to rapidly scale the GooZam GeoVolunteering philosophy and method. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">About the app and functionality </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Pressing any of the six distress buttons does 6 actions, simultaneously; </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">1. Dials, auto-activates speakers for hands-free emergencies. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">2. SMS Emergency Contacts with the distressed locations, </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">3. Hails a GeoVolunteer within proximity, </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">4. Shoots an email to the insurance carrier. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">5. Using data, updates an emergency management web portal. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">6. If enabled posts the configured emergency message onto your Facebook Timeline and sends it to your chosen emergency Messenger contacts. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">In pre-GooZam App days, if a (Distressed) person had an emergent situation, he or she was limited to conventional calls or SMS or mobile apps that are not multi-channel messaging capable for redundancy and geo-context optimized to get help. We (The Goozam Organization) provide a solution for any distressed person to dial central 911 or like services, SMS those on their Emergency Contact list, and send notification to different registered volunteers/agencies for emergency rescue during a distressed circumstance through the single push of a button. The app has a server component that allows utility for first response and volunteer organizations to manage their service activities. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Goozam provides an intellectual messaging and geo-context logistical solution in a mobile application (In Android for now) that interacts with the GooZam server. A user must register on the app to facilitate use of its functionalities. After successfully registering, through a single push of a button, the app will make a call to 911 or to any configured emergency number, SMS to those on their “Emergency Contacts”, send notification to registered volunteers, and initiate dialogue with the support services. Most settings are configurable by accessing the app menu.     </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <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=%202355255611183820480&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=%202355255611183820480&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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The Philippines is one of the most disaster hit countries in the world owing to its geographical location. It is visited by an average of...

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Pasig City Conducts Crash Vehicle Extrication and Rescue Training

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6TplL84MW6dfuAYZ7RM0GXVQwH3VUM1sL-wHFyM-_lLqNPnxo5MA8R_O3171Kh5BIrsOm9NOHWS0PkDYLkLof-NP8KydHABtMLAj8M9PY0S7zxwoGafCSrK3y2i7JJT-kkf9VS2RDzreU/s1600/pasig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6TplL84MW6dfuAYZ7RM0GXVQwH3VUM1sL-wHFyM-_lLqNPnxo5MA8R_O3171Kh5BIrsOm9NOHWS0PkDYLkLof-NP8KydHABtMLAj8M9PY0S7zxwoGafCSrK3y2i7JJT-kkf9VS2RDzreU/s320/pasig.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <span style="font-size: large;">Pasig City recently conducted a successful CVERT ( Crash Vehicle Extrication and Rescue Training ) at its Rescue Emergency Disaster Training Center.  With the growing number of vehicles in Metro Manila, accidents are also on the rise not due to the volume of cars but because of the volume of careless drivers.  This effort by Pasig City should be emulated by other Metro Manila cities.<br /><br /><br /><br /></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/share-post.g?blogID=7740731512343197842&postID=3517290733379557747&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=3517290733379557747&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> <br /> <br /><br /> <br /> <br />

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Pasig City recently conducted a successful CVERT ( Crash Vehicle Extrication and Rescue Training ) at its Rescue Emergency Disaster Train...

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