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REPUBLEKA NG PILEPINASREPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

KAGAWARAN NG EDUKASYONDEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

REfflYON VH, GITNANG VISAYASREGION YD, CENTRAL VISAYAS

Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City

\L MEMORANDUM

No. 397 . s. 2015

0 6 2015

PROMOTING FAMILY EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS

TO: Schools Division SuperintendentsOfficers-in-Charge of Regular DivisionsDivision Special Events CoordinatorsHeads, Public and Private Elementary and Secondary SchoolsAll Others Concerned

1. For the information and guidance of all concerned, attached is DepED Order No.27, s. 2015, re "Promoting Family Earthquake Preparedness", which is self-explanatory.

2. For details, refer to the attached Order.

3. Immediate dissemination of and strict compliance with this DepED Order isdirected.

JULIETA.JERUTA,Ph. D

Director IIIOfficer-in-Charge

JAJ//WY/ITCESSD

Office of the Director (ORDir), Tel. Nos.: (032) 231-1433; 231-1309; 414-7399; 414-7325; Office of the Assistant Director, Tel. No.: (032) 255-4542Field Technical Assistance Division (FTAD), Tel. Nos.: (032) 414-7324 Curriculum Learning Management Division (CLMD), Tel Nos.: (032) 414-7323

Qnality Assurance Division (QAD), Tel. Nos.: (032) 231-1071 Human Resource Development Division (HRDD), Tel. No.: (032) 255-5239Education Support Services Division (ESSD), Tel. No.: (032) 254-7062 Planning, Policy and Research Division (PPRD), Tel. Nos.: (032) 233-9030;

414-7065 Administrative Division, Tel. Nos.: (032) 414-7326; 414-4367; 414-7366; 414-7322; 414-4367Finance Division, Tel. Nos.: (032) 256-2375; 253-8061; 414-7321

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DepEd O R D E RNo. ' 5- 2015

2 9 JUN 2015

PROMOTING FAMILY EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS

To: Regional DirectorsSchools Division SuperintendentsHeads, Public and Private Elementary and Secondary SchoolsAll Others Concerned

1. In conjunction with the National Disaster Consciousness Month observedannually every month of July, the Department of Education (DepEd) promotes FamilyEarthquake Preparedness to all elementary and secondary schools and instructs allschools to conduct the following activities as part of their respective overallpreparedness plan:

a. all learners shall be required to accomplish the family earthquakepreparedness homework [Enclosure 1 (Filipino) or Enclosure 3 (English) for Kto G2 and SPED; Enclosure 2 (Filipino) or Enclosure 4 (English) for G3 to GIO]with their families and submit it to their respective class advisers;

b. all class advisers shall discuss each of the questions with the students alongwith their family's responses to the homework using the guidance notes(Enclosure 5) during the homeroom session;

c. all class advisers shall tabulate and summarize the answers on the familyearthquake preparedness assessment questions and submit it to the schooladministration; and

d. all school heads shall present and discuss the results to the Parents-TeachersAssociation (PTA) and barangay officials for consideration in the school andcommunity preparedness planning

2. The Guidelines support DO No. 55, s. 2007 (Prioritizing the Mainstreaming ofDisaster Risk Reduction and Management in the School System, and Implementation ofPrograms and Projects Relative Therefor) and DO No 21, s. 2015 (Disaster Risk Reductionand Management Coordination and Information Management Protocol), which seek toengage different education stakeholders, especially learners and their families indisaster prevention and preparedness.

3. Upon completion of this activity, all school heads shall report via SMS through09082630382 or 09155153138 following this format: School ID, Date of Completion,Name of School Head, Position (ex. 101010,day,month,year,Cecille Peralta,Principal IV).

4. Immediate dissemination of and strict compliance with this DepEd Order isdirected. jf

\. ARMIN A. I^JISTRO FSC

Secretary

Ends.:As stated

References:DepEd Order Nos.: (21, s, 2015 and 55, s. 2007)

To be indicated in the Perpetual Indexunder the following subjects:

CALAMITYOFFICIALSPOLICYPUPILSSAFETY EDUCATIONSCHOOLSSTUDENTSTEACHERS

(Enclosure No. 1 to DepEd Or No. 27, s. 2015)

Mga Tantong para sa Pagtfahanda ng; Pamilya Para sa Lindol (K-2, SPED)

Patnubay: Ang magulang, tagapag-alaga, at/ o nakatatandang kapamilya ng mag-aaral ay inaasahang sagutinang mga suniusunod na tanong sa kasama ang mag-aaral.

Bago ang Lindol(Bilugan ang napiling sagot sa bawat katanungan.)

, , Alam ba natin ang mga1̂̂ emergency numbers ng lokal

na tanggapan ng pamatay-sunog,J~ pulis, pagamutan, at mga

kawani ng barangay?

Oo Hindi HindiSigurado

Alam ba natin angpinakamalapit na ligtas nalugar mula sa ating bahay namaaaring paglikasanpagkatapos ng lindol?

Oo H indi HindiSigurado

7 In Case ofEarthquakes Alam ba ng buong pamilya ang

eailhquake evacuation plan sakani-kanilang mga paaralan attrabaho?

Evacuation C\c\s ^J UHindi HindiSigurado

Alam ba natin Rung paanoililikas ang mga bata, may

kapansanan at/ o matatanda nakasama natin sa bahay?


j| 5. |>p I 1 DUCK* Alam ba ng buong pamilya ang^* " ' - : nararapat na unang pagtugon

COVER £ sa tuwin8 may 'indol(Duck-Cover-Hold)?


Ang mga mabibigat bangbagay o kasangkapan namaaring makasakit ng tao ayhindi nakalagay sa matataasna lugar?


Ang mga mabibigat bangkasangkapan sa tahanan aynakakabit sa pader o sahig?


Nag-iimbak ba tayo ng pagkaino inuming tubig para saposibleng lindol?


Alam ba ng buong pamilyakung ang ating tahanan aymalapit sa anumang katawamtubig gaya ng lawa, dagato ilog?

Bilang maaring resulta nglindol, alam ba ng buongpamilya kung tayo ay nasapanganib na dulot ng tsunami?

(Enclosure No. 1 to DepEd Or Jo. 27, s. 2015)

Sa pamantayang 1

1

- 5, kung saan ang 1ng kahandaan

2

ang pinakamababa at 5 ang pinakamataas, ilarawanbago ang lindol. Bilugan

3ang inyong sagot.

4

ang inyong antas

5

Tiiwinrr T .inHol(Isulat ang sagot sa bawat patlang.)

2.

Kung ang lindol ay nangyari habang tayo ay naglalakbay, ano ang nararapat na unangtugon para dito?

Answer

Kung ang lindol ay nangyari habang tayo ay nasa bahay, ano ang ating magiging unangtugon para dito?

Answer

Kung ang lindol ay nangyari habang tayo ay nasa bahay, paano natin gagawin ang paglikas?

Answer

Kung ang lindol ay nangyari habang tayo ay naglalakbay. saan magkikita-kita ang atingpaniilya pagkatapos tumigil ng pagyanig?

Answer

Kung mayroong nasaktan sa ating pamilya o kasama sa bahay, ano ang nararapat naunang tugon para dito?

Answer

(Enclosure No. 1 to DepEd Or lo. 27, s. 2015)

Kung tayo ay nakulong sa bob ng bahay, ano ang ating dapat gawin?

Answer

Kung ang itinalagang evacuation area ay nasira ng lindol, saan ang ibang lugar na maarinating paglikasan?

Answer

10:04

Kung mawala ang linya ng komunikasyon, gaano katagal maghihintayan ang pamilya sanapag-usapang lugar ng pagkikita?

Answer

Sa pamantayang

1

- 5, kung

ng

saan ang 1kahandaan

2

ang pinakamababa at 5 ang pinakamataas, ilarawanbago ang lindol. Bilugan ang inyong sagot.

3 4

ang

5

inyong antas

Pagkatapos ng Lindol at Unang Pagyanii(Bilugan ang napiling sagot sa bawat katanungan.)

Alam ba natin kimg saanmatatawagan ang mga kasamanatin sa bahay?


Alam ba natin kung kailandapat lumikas?


Alam ba nating delikado angpagbalik sa ating tahananmatapos ang lindol dahil samga posibleng epekto ng mgasusunod na pagyanig?

Tayo ba ay handa para sa mgaepekto ng mga susunod napagyanig tulad ng sunog,tuluyang pagkasira ng bahay ogusali?

(Enclosure No. 1 to DepEd Or \o. 27, s. 2015)

Ang atin bang tahanan ay ligtasmula sa mga maaaring pagniulanng sunog matapos ang lindol?


Kung tayo ay nasa panganib nadulot ng tsunami, alam ba natinang tamang paraan ng paglikas?

Oo H i n d i HindiSigurado

7- m Alam ba natin kung paanomapatatagal ang pagkainmatapos ang lindol?

LocalGov'tUnits!

Oo H indi HindiSiuurado

Government aWebsites! . g

Radio!

Alam ba natin kung kaninomakakukuha ng tama at totoong

News! balita o impormasyon upang hindi natayo makadagdag sa maling mgahaka-haka na siyang nagiging sanhing takot at kaba?

Oo Hind i Hind iSigurado

Sa pamantayang

1

5, kung saan ang 1 ang pinakamababa at 5 ang pinakamataas, ilarawan ang inyong antasng kahandaan bago ang lindol. Bilugan ang inyong sagot.

Ang karamihan sa mga sagot ay dapat na oo. Para sa mga tanong kung saan hindi o hindi siguradoang inyong sagot iminumungkahi na hingin ang tulong ng nararapat na opisina o tanggapan ukol

dito.

Pinatototohanan ng may lagda na ang lahat ng tanong sa itaas ay sinagot, naintindihan at pinag-usapan ngbuong pamilya:

Lagda ng magulang/ tagapag-alaga/ nakatatanda sa pamirya:

Pangalan ng magulang/ tagapag-alaga / nakatatanda sa pamilya:_

(Enclosure No. 2 to DepEd Ordf 27, s. 2015

Mga Tanong para sa Paghahanda nPamilya Para sa Lindol (Gr. 3-10)

Patnubav: Ang bawat mag-aaral ay inaatasang kapanayamin ang kanilang mga magulang. tagapag-alaga. at/ onakatatandang kapamilya upang sagutin ang mga sumusunod na tanong sa pagliahanda.

Bago ang Lindol(Bilugan ang napiling sagot sa bawat katanimgan.)

Alam ba natin ang mgaemergency numbers ng lokalna tanggapan ng pamatay-sunog,pulis, pagamutan, at mgakawani ng barangay?


Alam ba natin angpinakamalapit na ligtas nalugar mula sa ating baliay namaaaring paglikasanpagkatapos ng lindol?


7 In Case ofEarthquakes Alam ba ng buong pamilya ang

earthquake evacuation plan sakani-kanilang mga paaralan attrabaho?

EvacuationAreas Oo Hindi Hindi

Sigurado

Alam ba natin kung paanoililikas ang mga bata, may

kapansanan at/ o matatanda nakasama natin sa bahav?

Oo Hindi Hind iSigurado

•*» DUCK.; Alam ba ng buong pamilya an£':''. nararapat naunangpagtugon

sa tuwing may lindolCOVER

HOLD

(Duck-Cover-Hold)?

Oo Hindi H i n d iSi.mirado

Ang mga mabibigat bangbagay o kasangkapan namaaring mal<asakit ng tao ayhindi nakalagay sa matataasna lugar?

Oo 11 indi HindiSiuurado

Ang mga mabibigat bangkasangkapan sa tahanan aynakakabit sa pader o sahig?


Nag-iimbak ba tayo ng pagkaino inuming tubig para saposibleng lindol?

Oo H i n d i HindiSigurado

Alam ba ng buong pamilyakung ang ating tahanan aymalapit sa anumang katawangtubig gaya ng lawa, dagat

'•', o ilog?

Bilang maaring resulta nglindol, alam ba ng buongpamilya kung tayo ay nasapanganib na dulot ng tsunami?

(Enclosure No. 2 to DepEd Orde 27, s. 2015

Sa pamantayang

1

1 - 5, kung saan ang 1ng kahandaan

2

ang pinakamababa at 5 ang pinakamataas, ilarawanbago ang lindol. Bilugan ang inyong sagot.

3 4

ang

5

inyong antas

Tuwing Lindol(Isulat ang sagot sa bawat patlang.)

2.

Kung ang lindol ay nangyari habang tayo ay naglalakbay, ano ang nararapat na imangtugon para dito?

Answer

Kung ang lindol ay nangyari habang tayo ay nasa bahay, ano ang ating magiging unangtugon para dito?

Answer

Kung ang lindol ay nangyari habang tayo ay nasa bahay, paano natin gagawin ang paglikas?

Answer

Kung ang lindol ay nangyari habang tayo ay naglalakbay, saan magkikita-kita ang atingpamilya pagkatapos tumigil ng pagyanig?

Answer

Kung mayroong nasaktan sa ating pamilya o kasama sa bahay, ano ang nararapat naunang tugon para dito?

Answer

(Enclosure No. 2 to DepEd Ordf . 27, s. 2015

Kung tayo ay nakulong sa bob ng bahay, ano ang ating dapat gawin?

Answer

Kung ang itinalagang evacuation area ay nasira ng lindoL, saan ang ibang lugar na maarinating paglikasan?

Answer

10:04

Kung mawala ang linya ng komunikasyon, gaano katagal maghihintayan ang pamilya sanapag-usapang lugar ng pagkikita?

Answer

f

Sa pamantayang

1

1 - 5, kung saan ang 1ng kahandaan

2

ang pinakamababa at 5 ang pinakamataas, ilarawani

ang inyong antasbago ang lindol. Bilugan ang inyong sagot.

3 4 5

Pagkatapos ng Lindol at Unang Pagyanii(Bilugan ang napiling sagot sa bawat katanungan.)

Alam ba natin kung saanmatatawagan ang mga kasamanatin sa bahay?


Alam ba natin kung kaliandapat lumikas?


Alam ba nating delikado angpagbalik sa ating tahananmatapos ang lindol dahil samga posibleng epekto ng mgasusunod na pagyanig?

Tayo ba ay handa para sa mgaepekto ng mga susunod napagyanig tulad ng sunog,tuluyang pagkasira ng bahay ogusali?

(Enclosure No. 2 to DepEd Orde 27, s. 2015

Ang atin bang tahanan ay ligtasmula sa mga maaaring pagmulanng sunog matapos ang lindol?


Kung tayo ay nasa panganib nadulot ng tsunami, alam ba natinang tamang paraan ng paglikas?

Oo H i n d i Hind iSigurado

Alam ba natin kung paanomapatatagal ang pagkainmatapos ang lindol?

LocaGov tUnits!


GovernmentWebsites!

Radio!

Alam ba natin kung kaninomakakukulia ng tama at totoong

News! balita o impormasyon upanghindi natayo makadagdag sa maling mgahaka-haka na siyang nagiging sanhing takot at kaba?

Oo Hindi H i n d iSigurado

Sa pamantayang 1-5, kung saan ang 1 ang pinakamababa at 5 ang pinakamataas, ilarawan ang inyong antasng kahandaan bago ang lindol. Bilugan ang inyong sagot.

1

Ang karamihan sa mga sagot ay dapat na oo. Para sa mga tanong kung saan hindi o hindi siguradoang inyong sagot iminumungkahi na hingin ang tulong ng nararapat na opisina o tanggapan ukol

dito.

Pinatototohanan ng may lagda na ang lahat ng tanong sa itaas ay sinagot, naintindihan at pinag-usapan ngbuong pamilya:

Lagda ng magulang/ tagapag-alaga/ nakatatanda sa pamilya:

Pangalan ng magulang/ tagapag-alaga / nakatatanda sa pamilya:

(Enclosure No. 3 to DepEd Orde' 27, s. 2015)

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Earthquake Family PreparednessQuestionnaire (K-2, SPED)

Instruction: The parents, guardian/s or any adult family member is requested to answer die followingpreparedness questions with die learner.

Before an Earthquake(Please encircle your answer to every question.)

Do we know die emergencynxuTibers and contact details ofdie local fire department,police, hospitals andbarangay officials?

Yes No Not Sure

D o we all know where dienearest safe evacuation areafrom our house in the eventof an earthquake?

Yes No Not Sure

In Case ofEarthquakes

evacuationAreas

Do we all know die earthquakeevacuation plan at ourschool/workplace?

Yes No Not Sure

Do we know how to evacuateinfants/children, persons wididisabilities, and/or die elderlyin our house?

Yes No Not Sure

DUCK! Do all family members knowdie initial response duringan •(Duck-Cover-Hold)?

Yes No Not Sure

Are overhead shelves/cabinetsat home free of heavy objectsthat may injure people?

Yes No Not Sure

Are heavy furniture,cupboards, and other heavyappliances strapped/bolted todie walls/floor?

Yes No Not Sure

Do we store food and drinkingwater for possibleearthquakes?

Yes No Not Sure

Do we all know if we are nearany body of water?E.g. lake, sea, river

As a result of an earthquakedo we all know if we arevulnerable to possible

(Enclosure No 3 to DepEd Ord '•>. 27. s. 2015)

In a scale of 1 - 5 widi 1 being die lowest and 5before an eardiquake.

1 2

being dieKindly

3

highest, dencircle your

escribe youranswer.

4

level of prepar

5

eclness

During an Earthquake(Please put your answer on die space provided.)

If die eardiquake happens while travelling, what will be our initial response?

Answer

If die earthquake happens while at home, what will be our initial response?

.Answer

If die eardiquake happens while at home, how do we proceed with die evacuation?

Answer

If die earthquake happens while travelling, where do we meet?

Answer

If .someone in die family or someone who lives with us is injured, what should be ourinitial response?

Answer

(Enclosure Mo. 3 to DepEd Ore1 i. 27, s. 2015)

If we are tapped inside die house, what do we do?

Answer

10:04

If die designated evacuation area is damaged, where is our alternative?

Answer

If die communication is clown, how long are we going to wait for each oflier at die: designated meeting place?

:>• Answer

r"

Iii a scale of 1 - 5 with being die lowest and 5 bemg die highest, descnbe your level of preparednessduring an earthquake. Kindly encircle your answer.

1 2 3 4 5

After an Earthquake & Initial Shaking(Please encircle your answer to every question.)

Do we know die contactnumbers of persons in ourhousehold?

Yes No Not Sure

Co we biow when toevacuate?

Yes No Not Sure

Do we know that we shouldnot go back to ourhomes/buildings clue topossible effects of aftershocks?

Are we prepared for possibleeffects of aftershocks such asfires, furdier damage tohouse/building?

(Enclosure No 3 to DepEd Ore1 o 27. s 2015)

Is our home tree of possibletire-triggers after anearthquake?

Yes No Not Sure

If we air vulnerable to fc.nui.imiJ

clo we know how to properly

evacuate "r1

Yes No Not Sure

7- Co we kiiow how to preserveor keep food sat- after anearthquake?

Yes No Not Sure

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Co we know from whom wecaii get accurate and credibledata./information so as not tocontribute to false rumorswinch may cause panic, etc.?

Yes No Not Sure

In a scale of 1 - 5 with 1 being die lowest and 5 being the highest, describe your level of preparednessafter an earthquake. Kindly encu.de your answer.

1 2 3 4 5

Majority of the answers should be yes. If you answered no or not sure in any of the abovequestions, you are advised to seek the assistance of local authorities on the matter.

The signatory certifies that the family has answered,, understood and discussed die questions above:

Parent/Guardian/Adult Family Members Signature: .

Name of- Parent/Guardian/Adult Family Member _

(Enclosure No. 4 to DepEd Ore1 5. 27, s. 2015

E ar th quake F am ily P r ep ar e dn e s sQuestionnaire (Gr. 3-10)

Instruction: Each student is assigned to interview their parents, guardian/ s or any adult family member toanswer the following questions.

Before an Earthquake(Please encircle your answer to every question)

Do we know the emergencyi""",.l numbers and contact details ofA- * the local fire department,* r police, hospitals and

barangay officials?

Yes No Not Sure

Do we all know where thenearest safe evacuation areafrom our house in the eventof an earthquake?

Yes No Not Sure

In Case ofEarthquakes Do we all know the earthquake

evacuation plan at ourschool/ workplace?

Yes No Not Sure

Do we know how to evacuateinfants/ children, persons withdisabilities, and/ or the elderlyin our house?

Yes No Not Sure

DUCK' Do all family members know,. : the initial response during

COVER an earthquake'.: (Duck-Cover-Hold)?

IT HOLD

Yes No Not Sure

Are overhead shelves/ cabinetsat home free of heavy objectsthat may injure people?

Yes No Not Sure

Are heavy furniture,cupboards, and other heavyappliances strapped/ bolted tothe walls/ floor?

Yes No Not Sure

Do we store food and drinkingwater for possibleearthquakes?

Yes No Not Sure

Do we all know if we are nearany body of water?E.g. lake, sea, river

As a result of an earthquake,do we all know if we arevulnerable to possibletsunamis?

(Enclosure No. 4 to DepEd Ore" 'o. 27, s. 2015

In a scale of 1 - 5 with

1

1 being the lowest and 5before an earthquake.

2

being the highest, describe yourKindly encircle your answer.

3 4

level of preparedness

5

(Please put your answer on the space provided.)

, : - , " ; " - , If the earthquake happens while travelling, what will be our initial response?•j^**$iirt£K3 A

J% Answer

2.If the earthquake happens while at home, what will be our initial response?

Answer

If the earthquake happens while at home, how do we proceed with the evacuation?

Answer

If the earthquake happens while travelling, where do we meet?

Answer

If someone in the family or someone who lives with us is injured, what should be ourinitial response?

Answer

(Enclosure No. 4 to DepEd Ore1 -). 27, s. 2015

If we are trapped inside the house, what do we do? ~

Answer

If the designated evacuation area is damaged, where is our alternative?

Answer

8.

10:04

If the communication is down, how long are we going to wait for each other at thedesignated meeting place?

Answer

In a scale of 1 - 5 with 1

1

being the lowest and 5 being the highest, describe your level of preparednessduring an earthquake. Kindly encircle your answer.

2 3 4 5

After an Earthquake & Initial Shaking(Please encircle your answer to every question.)

Do we know the contactnumbers of persons in ourhousehold?

Yes No Not Sure

Do we know when toevacuate?

Yes No Not Sure

Do we know that we shouldnot go back to ourhomes/ buildings due topossible effects of aftershocks?

Are we prepared for possibleeffects of aftershocks such asfires, further damage tohouse/ building?

(Enclosure No. 4 to DepEd Ore' o. 27, s. 2015

Is our home free of possiblefire-triggers after anearthquake?

Yes No Not Sure

If we are vulnerable to tsunamis,do we know how to properlyevacuate?

Yes No Not Sure

7.Do we know how to preserveor keep food safe after anearthquake?

Yes No Not Sure

LocaGov tUnits'.

News!

Radio!

Do we know from whom wecan get accurate and credibledata/ information so as not tocontribute to false rumorswhich may cause panic, etc.?

Yes No Not Sure

In a scale of 1 - 5 with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest, describe your level of preparednessafter an earthquake. Kindly encircle your answer.

1

Majority of the answers should be yes. If you answered no or not sure in any of the abovequestions, you are advised to seek the assistance of local authorities on the matter.

The signatory certifies that the family has answered, understood and discussed the questions above:

Parent/ Guardian/ Adult Family Member's Signature:

Name of Parent/ Guardian/ Adult Family Member: _

D

(Enclosure No. 5 to DepEd Order No. 27, s. 20 1 5)

GUIDANCE NOTESFAMILY EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS HOMEWORK

I. Prepar ing for the Distr ibut ion of Fami ly E a r t h q u a k e PreparednessHomeworkBefore discussing the homework in class, all advisers shall review theattached reference mater ia l s on e a r t h q u a k e preparedness (Enclosure 6).This could also be downloaded from the website of P h i l i p p i n e Ins t i tu te ofVolcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)ht tp : / / www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/ in dex. php?opt ion =com ph oca down load&view=file&id=71 :ear thquake-are-vou-prepared&ltem id=44;

• All advisers shal l explain the homework to the i r s tudents d u r i n ghomeroom and gu idance session u s i n g the appropr ia te set ofques t ionna i res based on the grade level and med ium of i n s t r u c t i o n ; and

• School heads shal l organize a special meeting with parents to d i scussthis homework for m a x i m u m part icipat ion.

I I . P rocess ing of Responses to the F a m i l y E a r t h q u a k e P r e p a r e d n e s sQuest i o n n a i reUpon submission of the questionnaire, the adviser shall discuss with thes tudents their family's responses; andThen, all advisers shal l t abu la te and s u m m a r i z e the answers on thefamily assessment question only.

A. Before an e a r t h q u a k e

Quest iona. Do we know the emergency

n u m b e r s and contact details ofthe local fire depar tment , police,hospitals and barangay officials?

b. Do we all know where the nearestsafe evacuation area from ourhouse is in the event of anea r thquake?

c. Do we all know the earthquakeevacuation plan at ourschool/ workplace?

d. Do we know how to evacuatein fan t s / ch i ld ren , persons withdisabi l i t ies , and / or the elderly inour house?

e. Do all f a m i l y m e m b e r s know thei n i t i a l response d u r i n g anearthquake (Duck-Cover-Hold)?

f. Are overhead shelves/ cabinets athome free of heavy objects tha t

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Discuss ion P o i n t sWith possible effects of ear thquakes tolives and property, it is impor tan t t ha t allfami ly members know al l the relevantoffices and authorit ies tha t could providethe necessary assistance.All fami ly member s should be f a m i l i a r withpossible evacuation areas to properly guideeach one where they shou ld head to in theevent of an ea r thquake .Since family members are not alwaystogether, it is i m p o r t a n t t h a t each oneknows about the evacuation plan.Children and their families should beaware that other people have par t i cu la rvu lne rab i l i t i e s t ha t shou ld be consideredd u r i n g evacuat ion .Duck-Hold-Cover (DCH)as an i n i t i a lresponse d u r i n g e a r t h q u a k e s shou ld bepracticed in different contexts, especially inareas without tables or any stablef u r n i t u r e to stay u n d e r .It should be discussed with the s tudentst h a t e a r t h q u a k e could resul t to otherK _ _ .. j - - . . - !_ — — _ . . .. j - i_ „ i . : .. ^ i- . . : » .1 :._

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g. Are heavy f u r n i t u r e , cupboards,and other heavy appliancesstrapped/ bolted to thewal ls / f loor?

collapse, t sunami , l iquefaction, fire and / orlandslides. For families residing nearbodies ofwater , preparedness on thesepossible related hazards s h o u l d also beconsidered in t he i r respectivepreparedness p lan .

h. Do we store food and d r i n k i n gwater for possible ear thquakes?

While not all families have the capacity tostore food and d r i n k i n g water, awarenesson this remains important for schools toident i fy s tudent 's concerns t h a t may arisein t imes of disasters.

Do we all know if we are near anybody ofwater? E.g. lake, sea, river

j. As a result of an ear thquake, dowe all know if we are vulnerable topossible tsunamis?

It should be discussed with the s t u d e n t stha t an ea r thquake could result to otherhazards such as ground shaking, bu i l d ingcollapse, t s u n a m i , l iquefact ion, f i re a n d / o rlandslides. For families residing nearbodies ofwater, preparedness on thesepossible related hazards should also beconsidered in their respectivepreparedness p lan.

B . D u r i n g an e a r t h q u a k e and i n i t i a l s h a k i n g

Ques t i on D i s c u s s i o n Po in ta. If the ea r t hquake happens while

travelling, what will be our ini t ialresponse?

b. If the earthquake happens whileat home, what will be our ini t ia lresponse?

Duck-Hold-Cover (DCH) as an i n i t i a lresponse d u r i n g ea r thquakes should bepracticed in different contexts, especially inareas without tables or any stablef u r n i t u r e to stay u n d e r . With or wi thoutfami ly members , famil ies should be awareon what to do d u r i n g an e a r t h q u a k e

c. If the ea r thquake happens whileat home, how do we proceed withthe evacuation?

Families should be aware o f t h e properevacuation procedures to avoid possibleinjur ies due ground shaking , f i re , b u i l d i n gcollapse and among others.

d. If the ea r t hquake happens whiletravel l ing, where do we meet?

Agreeing on where to meet gives a sense ofdirection among f ami ly m e m b e r s d u r i n g ane a r t h q u a k e . This could ease the fear andtension b rough t abou t by the s h a k i n g .

e. If someone in the family orsomeone who lives with us isin jured , what shou ld be our in i t ia lresponse?

In case no one among family members areknowledgeable in app ly ing first aid, theyshould at least know how to stabil ize thein jured person and seek proper assis tancefrom author i t ies .

If we are trapped inside the house,what do we do?

Panic could resul t to inabi l i ty to t h i n kd u r i n g emergencies, t h u s i t is i m p o r t a n tfor families to build scenarios in the eventof an ea r thquake , and be ing trapped ins idecould be one of t h e m . This s h o u l d allowthem to discuss possible strategies to getout of thei r houses or iden t i fy ways toavoid being trapped.

g. If the designated evacuation areais damaged, where is oural ternat ive?

All fami ly members should be fami l i a r withpossible evacuation areas to properly guideeach one in the event of an e a r t h q u a k e .

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h. If communication is down, howlong are we going to wait for eachother at the designated meetingplace?

Reducing panic is imperative dur ingemergencies, and having an agreementwith family members as to where andlength of wai t ing t ime cont r ibu te to th i s .

C. After an e a r t h q u a k e and i n i t i a l s h a k i n g

Quest iona.

b.

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h.

Do we know the contact n u m b e r sof persons in our household?

Do we know when to evacuate?

Do we know that we shou ld not goback to our homes/ bu i ld ings dueto possible effects of aftershocks?Are we prepared for possibleeffects of aftershocks such asfires, fu r the r damage tohouse/ bui ld ing?Is our home free of possible fire-triggers after an ea r thquake?If we are vu lnerab le to t s u n a m i s ,do we know how to properlyevacuate?Do we know how to preserve orkeep food safe after anea r thquake?

Do we know from whom we canget accurate and credibledata/ in fo rmat ion so as not tocon t r ibu t e to false rumors whichmay cause panic, etc.?

Discussion Poin tIn case the ea r thquake happens whilefamily m e m b e r s are at the workplace,school or t r ave l l i ng , each m e m b e r s h o u l dbe able to recall or list down at least onen u m b e r .Famil ies should be aware o f t h e properevacuation procedures to avoid possibleinjur ies due to ground shaking, f ire,b u i l d i n g collapse and among others.It shou ld be discussed with the s tuden t stha t an ea r thquake could resul t to otherhazards such as ground shaking, b u i l d i n gcollapse, t s u n a m i , l iquefact ion, fire and/ orlandslides. For families residing nearbodies of water, preparedness on thesepossible related hazards s h o u l d also beconsidered in their respectivepreparedness plan.

Whi le some fami l i e s may not be able tostore food for possible occurrence ofea r thquakes , an a l t e rna t ive strategy is forthem to learn food preservation as asurvival mechan i sm.Accurate informat ion is c ruc ia l d u r i n gdisasters and / or emergencies. Each fami lym e m b e r should be able to i d e n t i f y reliablesources of in fo rma t ion for proper gu idance .

VI. References

Depar tmen t of Educat ion (2008) ^Disaster Risk Reduction Resource Manual :Safer School Resource Manua l ' Ph i l ipp ines :DepEd, UNICEF and PlanPhil ippines

P h i l i p p i n e I n s t i t u t e of Volcanology and Seismology (2014) How safe is myhouse?: Self-check for E a r t h q u a k e Safety of Concrete Hollow Block(CHB) Houses in the Phil ippines, Quezon City, Ph i l ipp ine Ins t i t u t e ofVolcanology and Seismology, April 2014ht tp: / / www.phivolcs.dost.gov.Dh/ index.php?option=com phocadownload&view=file&id=74:house-safe-is-vour-house&ltemid=44 Access date:May 2015

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Phi l ippine Ins t i tu te of Volcanology and Seismology (2009) E a r t h q u a k e : Areyou prepared? Quezon City, Phil ippine Ins t i tu t e of Volcanology andSeismology, J u n e 2009 revised 2013http: / / www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/ index.php?option=com phocadownload&view=File&id=7 1 :ear thquake-are-you -prepared &ltemid=44 Accessdate: May 2015

Villegas MMM (2012) E a r t h q u a k e Preparedness in School 'Disaster riskreduc t ion and m a n a g e m e n t m a n u a l fo r Science and M a t h e m a t i c steachers ' D e p a r t m e n t of Science and Technology Science E d u c a t i o nInst i tu te Reprinted 2012 pp 161-169

Villegas MMM (2012) E a r t h q u a k e and E a r t h q u a k e Hazards 'Disaster r i skreduction and management m a n u a l for Science and Mathematicsteachers ' Depar tmen t of Science and Technology Science Educa t ionInst i tute Reprinted 2012 pp 170-175

VII. E f f e c t i v i t y / T r a n s i t o r y provis ion (if applicable)This i s suance will i m m e d i a t e l y take effect upon approval.

The key to effective disaster prevention is planning:

Know the earthquake hazards i

Follow structural design and enwhen constructing a house or bEvaluate the structural soundne:and houses; strengthen orretrof

Prepare your homes, workphce or schools:

Strap or bolt heavy furnitures/cabinets to the walls.

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