DILG Aurora PREPARE HUB
DILG Aurora PREPARE HUB
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KABARANGAY, HANDA KA BA? Preparedness and Resiliency Enhancement: Promoting Accurate Response during Emergency
A series of capacity development interventions that aim to enhance disaster preparedness and adaptive capacity of local government units and the community in facing and responding to disaster events.
(Also known as “Daluyong ng Bagyo”) is the abnormal rise in sea level that occurs during tropical cyclones or “bagyo”. It is caused by strong winds and low atmospheric pressures produced by tropical cyclones. As the tropical cyclone approaches the coast, strong winds push the ocean water over the low-lying coastal areas, which can lead to flooding. This makes storm surges very dangerous.
Storm surge becomes more dangerous when it arrives on top of a high tide. When this happens, it may flood areas that otherwise might have been dry or safe. On top of the storm surge, big and strong waves generated by powerful winds also comes with it.
1. During tropical cyclone events, always be on the updates of the tropical cyclone advisories, alerts or warnings which PAGASA disseminates:
Listen to the local news (TV and radio)
Follow PAGASA on social media
2. Prepare at the earliest time your community has been identified as a storm surge-prone area.
Identify the safest and quickest way to a high safe ground.
Know the locations of concrete reinforced multi-story buildings designated by the local government for evacuation.
Make pre-arrangements with family or friends living in higher grounds with whom you can temporarily stay with during the storm surge.
Prepare to evacuate as soon as your Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (MDRRMC) or your barangay officials advise you to do so.
3. Should you be instructed to evacuate, do not forget to do the following:
Bring your emergency kit.
Switch off the electrical power supply and gas tank.
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