Module 2-B Emergency Preparedness

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Module 2-B

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

AND RESPONSE Emergency Planning

and Response Elements


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A rescue force should be

summoned and the first thing that

should be done in case people are

buried alive in the debris is to

insert pipes of any diameter at

different levels and at anydirection in different places in

order to sere as air inlets for piped

air so as to minimize the

occurrence of suffocation amongthe trapped victims.


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Establish first aid stations

immediately within the vicinity of

the disaster area to take care of

the injured.

Never transfer rescued victimsdirectly to hospitals. Shock should

be controlled first to prevent the

useless loss of lives.


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Emergency power supply should

be installed in the area of disaster

in order to have continuous round-

the-clock rescue operations.

Damaged main public utility

lines should be restored

immediately


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Damaged building should besurveyed and people should be

advised to evacuate the premises.

Control and put out fires

Accurate dissemination of

information to the

public should emanate from the

operation center


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Communications between

operations center and field units

should be maintained by use of

radio transceivers, telephones,

couriers and other means of

communication

Traffic regulations must be

controlled
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All appeals for help should

emanate from the Control Center

and all donations should be

received by the same for proper

distribution, depending on the

needs in the field

Proper maintenance of sanitary

conditions must be imposed in

order to prevent epidemic


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Identification and disposal of the

dead should be started as soon as

possible, if there are dead victims


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Orderly and controlled shutdown

may be vital for the protection of

company property and lives of

employees.

Failure to follow orderly

shutdown procedures could result

in the destruction of the plant

One person in the company

should be made responsible for

seeing to it that life and property

are not endangered


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Responsibilities:The management of each

facility should insure that the

warning signals can bereceived at the workplace/

offices.

All employees should

understand what the disasterwarning signals are, what

they mean, and what action

is to be taken if the warning

signal is given.


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1. Can the warning signals be heardby all employees when they are at work?

YesNo


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2. Has something been done to make surethat every employee receives warning in

case of an emergency?

Yes

No


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3. Have employees been informed aboutwhat the warning signals are

and what they mean?

YesNo


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4. Have employees been told whatthey should do and where they should go in

case the warning

signal is given? Yes

No


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1. Appoint disaster control chairman and assistant chairman

2. Select corporate and plant advisory committee3. Issue policy directives establishing the disaster program

4. Assess vulnerability of plans and headquarters locations

5. Arrange for receipt and dissemination of warning

6. Establish a control center and communication system

7. Develop emergency shutdown procedures

8. Plan for mass movement of employees/ workers/ tenants, etc., to a safe place9. Enlarge existing protection groups

10. Organize employees into special groups for self-help

11. Enroll these groups into the Department of Local Government as auxiliaries

12. Join with neighboring establishments in organizing mutual aid associations.

13. Establish a security system

14. Establish executive succession list to ensure continuity of management15. Amend corporate by-laws and regulations as necessary

16. Establish emergency corporate headquarters at alternative locations

17. Protect vital records and documents

18. Plan for continuity of each important company function

19. Assign emergency duties to department heads and appropriate employees

20. Develop emergency financial procedures


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21. Designate disaster assembly point for employees/ workers/ tenants, etc.

22. Prepare to quickly assess and report damages following disasters23. Plan for emergency repair and restoration

24. Develop plans to quick training of all those concerned

25. Prepare a manual of company and plant disaster plans

26. Tell employees about the company

27. Test the disaster control plan with drills and exercises

28. Inform and educate in methods of personnel and home survival29. Publish stories about disaster in company and employee publications

30. Urge discussion of disasterworks at meetings and seminars

31. Inform stockholders about your company disaster plan

32. Let the public know about the factory, establishment, and agency disaster plans

33. Provide leadership, support and assistance to local government in preparing for

community survival

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