1. Emergency Preparedness Tips

    1) Look for the nearest evacuation center in your area.If your area was flooded previously or is a high-risk area, secure your appliances and other belongings and head to evacuation centers.

    2) If you think your area is relatively safe, locate the main switch of your house and be ready to shut off power in case of flood. move appliances to higher ground or elevate them on boxes or crates.

    3) Make sure there are no items outside that can be thrown by strong winds and hurt or kill. Board up or cover windows. Secure trees close to your home with ropes so they don’t fall and crush your roof, trim branches that may snap off and injure others.

    4) Move vehicles to higher ground. Make sure they have enough fuel and will start quickly in case of emergency evacuation.

    5) Have an adequate supply of drinking water and foods that don’t require cooking to last your family for at least a week. Stock up on flashlights and batteries, candles and clothes, including raincoats and rubber boots. Have battery powered radio so you can listen to weather updates even during brownouts. Have a complete first aid kit and stock up on special medicines you may need.

    6) Keep cellphones charged and list down emergency hotlines.

    Emergency Hotlines:

    Philippine National Police – 117
    Philippine National Police (SMS) - 2920
    Manila Electric Co (Meralco) – 16211
    Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) – 136
    Maynilad – 1626
    Manila Water – 1627
    Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) – 931-8101
    Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – 928-0308
    Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) – 527-0000

    RT@clariztanganco: Red Cross Advice : 1. Store (ready to eat food) 2. Water 3. Meds (fever, dehydration) 4. Posporo, Candle & Flashlights

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