The Philippines, evident risk to national disaster is due to its location being a country that lies in the Pacific Ring of fire. It is prone to earthquake and volcanic eruption. According to Philippine Red Cross there are 4P’s that are vital steps towards safety and resilience during disasters; predict, plan, prepare and practice.
Our country is now a risky country. We need to prepare before the disaster occur that destroys properties, our environment and get people lives. Disaster preparedness refers to measures taken to prepare for and reduce the effects of disasters. That is, to predict and where possible, prevent disasters, mitigate their impact on vulnerable populations and respond to and effectively cope with their consequences. Before the disaster occur in your place or location you must examine your house and repair any unstable pairs. You must also keep an adequate supply of food and clean water. Prepare foods that do not require cooking or do not spoil that fast. You must also stay updated on the latest weather reports and make communication plans with the family and Prepare a list of different emergency hotlines. You should prepare an emergency kit that contains drinking water, ready to eat food, first aid kit, flashlight , extra batteries, basic toiletries, disinfectant and a whistle, During the disaster you must avoid walking through moving water and Do not ignore warnings or orders to evacuate if your area is at risk, head to higher ground immediately. You must also keep an eye on lighted candles and gas lamps. After the Disaster you must watch out for live wires and outlets immersed in water. Beware of dangerous animals such as snakes that may have entered in your house. Report fallen electric posts and damaged cables to the authorities and drain tires, cans or pots from flood water where mosquitoes may breed.
Its better to be ready than sorry, Don’t apply your Mañana habit and Ningas Kugon, do something to lessen the impact of disasters on vulnerable populations, to ready an organization for an influx of activity, and to design a coordinated plan that reduces the waste of resources, time and efforts. We Filipinos say “Ligtas ang may alam!”. We only live ones so we must treasure our lives.
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