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Disaster Preparedness for calamity disasters

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Arianne Solis

The document outlines disaster preparedness for an earthquake along the West Valley Fault in the Philippines. It lists cities that could be affected by the fault, with the worst case scenario being a 7.2 magnitude quake at night from the West Valley Fault. It provides tips for preparing an emergency kit and safety measures during and after an earthquake, including designating a contact, securing important documents, and learning tsunami evacuation routes.

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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR THE WEST VALLEY FAULT
! The affected cities and towns are as follows: West Valley Fault Quezon City Marikina Makati Pasig Taguig Muntinlupa Bulacan (Do単a Remedios Trinidad, Norzgaray, San Jose Del Monte City) Rizal (Rodriguez) Laguna (San Pedro City, Bi単an, Sta Rosa, Cabuyao, Calamba) Cavite (Carmona, General Mariano Alvarez, Silang) East Valley Fault ! Rodriguez, Rizal San Mateo, Rizal
In the studies conducted, however, what emerged as the worst case scenario is a magnitude 7.2 earthquake from the West Valley Fault on a weekday and at night. Why night time? Partly because the studies found that the buildings most at risk of damage in the metropolis are residential buildings, according to Solidum.
BE AWARE
H O W T O P R E PA R E F O R T H I S D I S A S T E R ?
PREPARE YOUR SURVIVAL KIT
Keep shoes and a working flashlight next to each bed. Get a fire extinguisher for your home. Your local fire department can train you and your family to use it properly. Teach everyone in your household to use emergency whistles and/or to knock three times repeatedly if trapped. Rescuers are trained to listen for such sounds.
Sign that the West Valley Fault moved ! Given that it is not the only fault line that could affect Metro Manila, how do you know if it is the West Valley Fault that moved? ! You will know by detecting the type of motion you feel when the earthquake strikes. ! According to Solidum, those near the epicenter of a quake will first feel an up and down ground motion, followed by a horizontal ground motion.
DURING THE EARTHQUAKE STAY AWAY FROM BUILDING OR ELECTRIC POSTS THAT MIGHT FALL!!!
A F T E R T H E E A R T H Q U A K E Select a safe place outside of your home to meet your family or housemates after the shaking. Designate an out-of-area contact person who can be called by everyone in the household to relay information. Keep copies of essential documents, such as identification, insurance policies, and financial records, in a secure, waterproof container, and keep with your disaster supplies kits. Include a household inventory (a list and photos or video of your belongings). You may have to take additional steps, especially if someone has a disability or other access and functional needs. Register with your local fire department for assistance so needed help can be provided.
Tsunami Watch Obtain a NOAA Weather Radio with the Public Alert feature to notify you of tsunamis and other hazards.
Learn how to protect yourself no matter where you are when the earthquake strikes!!!!!!

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  • 1. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR THE WEST VALLEY FAULT
  • 2. ! The affected cities and towns are as follows: West Valley Fault Quezon City Marikina Makati Pasig Taguig Muntinlupa Bulacan (Do単a Remedios Trinidad, Norzgaray, San Jose Del Monte City) Rizal (Rodriguez) Laguna (San Pedro City, Bi単an, Sta Rosa, Cabuyao, Calamba) Cavite (Carmona, General Mariano Alvarez, Silang) East Valley Fault ! Rodriguez, Rizal San Mateo, Rizal
  • 3. In the studies conducted, however, what emerged as the worst case scenario is a magnitude 7.2 earthquake from the West Valley Fault on a weekday and at night. Why night time? Partly because the studies found that the buildings most at risk of damage in the metropolis are residential buildings, according to Solidum.
  • 5. H O W T O P R E PA R E F O R T H I S D I S A S T E R ?
  • 7. Keep shoes and a working flashlight next to each bed. Get a fire extinguisher for your home. Your local fire department can train you and your family to use it properly. Teach everyone in your household to use emergency whistles and/or to knock three times repeatedly if trapped. Rescuers are trained to listen for such sounds.
  • 8. Sign that the West Valley Fault moved ! Given that it is not the only fault line that could affect Metro Manila, how do you know if it is the West Valley Fault that moved? ! You will know by detecting the type of motion you feel when the earthquake strikes. ! According to Solidum, those near the epicenter of a quake will first feel an up and down ground motion, followed by a horizontal ground motion.
  • 9. DURING THE EARTHQUAKE STAY AWAY FROM BUILDING OR ELECTRIC POSTS THAT MIGHT FALL!!!
  • 10. A F T E R T H E E A R T H Q U A K E Select a safe place outside of your home to meet your family or housemates after the shaking. Designate an out-of-area contact person who can be called by everyone in the household to relay information. Keep copies of essential documents, such as identification, insurance policies, and financial records, in a secure, waterproof container, and keep with your disaster supplies kits. Include a household inventory (a list and photos or video of your belongings). You may have to take additional steps, especially if someone has a disability or other access and functional needs. Register with your local fire department for assistance so needed help can be provided.
  • 11. Tsunami Watch Obtain a NOAA Weather Radio with the Public Alert feature to notify you of tsunamis and other hazards.
  • 12. Learn how to protect yourself no matter where you are when the earthquake strikes!!!!!!