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13 Jan 2020 DIVISION MEMORANDUM No. or, , s. 2020

PREPAREDNESS MEASURES FOR ASHFALL in RELATION TO THE TAAL VOLCANO PHREATIC ERUPTION LAST JANUARY 12, 2020

To: Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent School Govemance and Operations Division Chief Curriculum Implementation Division Chief Public Schools District Supervisors/District In-Charge Public Elementary and Secondary School Heads

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1. In relation to the Taal Volcano Phreatic Eruption last January 12, 2020, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology and other warning agencies like the Philippine Emergency Alerts Operation Center released an ash fall advisory where the Province of Nueva Vizcaya is under Ash Fall Warning Status as of today, January 13, 2020.

2. In this light, all schools and offices are advised to ensure safety of leamers and personnel and shall implement measures such as but not limited to the following;

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Ensure that necessary preparedness measures are being undertaken (refer to Annex 1). Ensure that the school emergency plan emergency f first aid kits are readily available. Ensure functionality of the family reunification plan of the school and readily available database of leamers with contact number of parents/ guardians. Keep yourself posted with the latest advisories from credible warning agencies. Be mindful of the source and veracity of the information you share on social media. Prepare for indoor games and activities for the leamers. Work/coordinate closely with the Local DRRMOs and the Local Health Offices.

For strict compliance, appropriate action and immediate dissemination.

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Annex 1: General Precautionary Reminders in cases of Ash Fall

Essential items to stock before an Ash Fall • Keep these items in your home in case of an ashfall: • Dust masks and eye protection (N95 Mask or Dura Mask and 2 pes of tissue

paper) • Store enough drinking water for at least 72 hours - one gallon (3-4 litres) per

person per day. • Store enough non-perishable food for at least 72 hours for the family • Enough plastic wrap (to keep ash out of computers and other electronic

equipment). • If available, a battery-operated radio and extra batteries. • Lanterns or torches (flashlights) and extra batteries. • Stock emergency kit/medication for the family. • First aid kitjs. • Cleaning supplies such as a broom, vacuum cleaner and the like. • Enough amount of money (as sources such as ATMs and banks may not be

operating). • Consider that you could be stuck in your vehicle, so store emergency supplies in

your vehicle too.

Preparedness Actions • Close doors and windows. • Place damp towels at door thresholds and other draft sources. • Tape draughty windows. • Protect sensitive electronics and do not uncover until the environment is totally

ash-free. • Disconnect drainpipes/downspouts from gutters to stop drains clogging, but

allowing ash and water to empty from gutters onto the ground. • If you use a rainwater collector for your water supply , disconnect the tank prior

to ash falling. • If you have chronic bronchitis, emphysema or asthma, stay inside and avoid

unnecessary exposure to the ash. • If you have children, know your school's emergency plan and have indoor games

and a ctivities ready.

What to do if volcanic ash is falling • Don't panic - stay calm. • Stay indoors. Close the windows and doors. It will help stop ash from entering

the structure. • If outside, seek shelter (e.g. in a car or building), use a mask, handkerchief or

cloth over your nose and mouth for breathing and wear protective clothing especially if working in the ashfall and goggles to protect the eyes.

• If suspension or work/ classes is given before ashfall starts, go home from work. • If at work when ashfall starts, stay indoors until the ash has settled. • Do not tie up phone lines with non-emergency calls. • Listen to your local radio for information on the eruption and clean-up plans. • Do not wear contact lenses as these will result in corneal abrasion. • If there is ash in your water, let it. settle and then use the clear water. • If there is a lot of ash in the water supply, do not use your washing machine. • Water contaminated by ash will usually make drinking water unpalatableoe

it presents a health risk. . • You may eat vegetables from the garden, but wash them first

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