13 November 2009

Disaster Readiness Responses

“Right knowledge is readiness”

 

 EARTHQUAKE

• Remember the unstable areas and plan for safe way to escape

 

• Repair weak and defective structures

 

• Save oneself under the table, bed or jamb

 

• Avoid posts and electrical lines

 

• Avoid high-rise buildings, beware of falling objects

 

• Avoid elevated places

 

• Do not cross the bridge

 

• Tie the things which fall easily

 

• Secure the hanging objects

 

• Calmly go down the stairs, not the elevator

 

• Listen to accurate information

 

• Turn off electricity and gas

 

• Leave a message if you go somewhere

 

• If not important, do not use the telephone

 

 FIRE

 

• Organize a Fire Brigade

 

• Take part in the Rescue Drill

 

• Remember the Emergency contact numbers

 

• Tell the people when inside their house to evacuate immediately

 

• Destroy the fire while it’s still small

 

• Be calm, don’t panic

 

• Crawl out to avoid smoke

 

• Be concern and join the fire drill

 

• Participate in the first aid drill

 

• Secure first the children, elderly and disable

 

• Close the door, to avoid the entering of smoke

 

• Put rags or blanket to the door

 

• Roll on the ground when the clothes are burning

 

• Do not return to the burning house to avoid danger

 

 STORM / FLOOD

 

• Be aware of what’s going on for immediate preparation

 

• Learn to understand a Flood Marker

 

• Do not pass through roads with high flood waters

 

• Do not pass through flood waters to avoid injuries and diseases

 

• Avoid trips when the roads are flooded. Don’t pass through rivers.

 

• Always listen to the weather announcements before making trips. Better to stay at home

 

• Always find safe places for evacuation

 

 

 

Important Reminders

 

• Always prepare a First Aid Kit

 

• Store enough food and drinks

 

• Prepare candles, matches, batteries and flashlight

 

 

Agencies to contact in case of emergencies:

 

• Patrol 117

 

• QC Central Police District

            Tel. Nos. 927-4444 / 920-1378

            Fax Nos. 928-3632 / 436-5628 / 436-5632

 

QCPD Stations

 

Station 1 – La Loma                  

Tel. No. 712-5757

 

Station 2 – Baler                       

Tel. No. 376-1725

 

Station 3 – Talipapa                  

Tel. No. 937-1703

 

Station 4 – Novaliches               

Tel. No. 936-3626

 

Station 5 – Lagro                      

Tel. No. 935-4941

 

Station 6 – B. Hills                    

Tel. No. 931-6470

 

Station 7 – Cubao                     

Tel. No. 723-0290

 

Station 8 – Project 4                 

Tel. No. 913-9893

 

Station 9 – Anonas                   

Tel. No. 434-3687

 

Station 10 – Kamuning              

Tel. No. 924-1025

                       

Station 11 – Galas                    

Tel. No. 712-3280

 

 

QC Fire Department

Tel. No. 928-8363

 

 

(QCDCC) 24 Hours Operation Center

 

• Radio Communication Service (Sierra base)

            Tel. Nos. 922-3230  / 922-3227  / 9228656

 

• DPOS Operation Center (Spider base)

            Tel. Nos. 921-0057 / 921-1063 / 924-2027

 

 

 

The Quezon City Disaster Coordinating Council (QCDCC)

 

Chairman - Hon. Feliciano Belmonte Jr., City Mayor

Vice Chairman - Hon.  Herbert Bautista, City Vice Mayor

Action Officer - Mr. Manuel Sabalza, Head, DPOS

Secretariat - Mr. Donato Matias, Head, BOC

 

Members:

 

City Treasurer’s Office

City Engineering Department

City Health Department

Dept. of Public Order & Safety

Social Services Development Department

General Services Office

Urban Poor Affairs Office

Quezon City Police District

QC Bureau of Fire Protection

City Planning and Development Office

Parks Development & Administration

Community Relation Office

Public Affairs Information Service Office

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