Disaster Readiness and Risk
Reduction: A Family
Emergency Preparedness Plan
This presentation outlines essential steps for creating a
comprehensive family emergency preparedness plan, covering
everything from identifying potential risks to securing vital
documents and practicing evacuation procedures.
by DeeJay Ligsa
DISASTER
Is a situation in which the organization is incapable of
coping.
EMERGENCY
Is a situation in which the organization is incapable of
RISK
coping.
Is the probability that loss will occur as the result of an
adverse event.
HAZARD
Is the potential for a natural or human-caused event to
occur with negative consequences.
An emergency is a situation that poses an
immediately loss to health, life, property or
environment.
TYPES OF EMERGENCY
• Emergency to life
• Emergency to health
• Emergency to property and environment
Causes of
Emergency
Internal Factor External Factor
Bomb threat
Smoke
Terrorist Attack
Fire
Floods/tsunami
Chemical Spillage
Earthquake
Information Threat
Nuclear Threat
TYPES OF DISASTER
NATURAL DISASTER – These originate from the
different force of nature.
MAN-MADE DISASTER – These disaster occur due to
people’s actions against human, material and
environment.
Importance of Being Prepared
Being prepared for a disaster can make all the
difference. It allows you to act quickly and effectively,
minimizing harm and maximizing your chances of
safety.
A well-prepared family can minimize panic and
confusion, provide emotional support for one another,
and increase the likelihood of a successful recovery.
Common Disaster Threats
in Our Region
Flooding
Heavy rainfall and storm
surge can lead to
significant flooding,
potentially affecting your
home and neighborhood.
Common Disaster Threats
in Our Region
Earthquakes
Our region experiences
seismic activity, making it
essential to prepare for
potential earthquakes.
Common Disaster Threats
in Our Region
Wildfires
Dry conditions and high winds
can spark wildfires, posing a
threat to homes and
communities.
EFFECTS OF DISASTER
DISPLACED POPULATIONS
A large influx of refugees can disrupt accessibility of
health care and education, as well as food supplies and
HEALTH RISK
clean water.
Severe flooding can result in stagnant water that
allows breeding of waterborne bacteria and malaria-
carrying mosquitoes. Dengue fever is another serious
health problem caused by mosquitoes.
FOOD SCARCITY
After natural disaster, food often becomes scarce.
Thousands of people around the world go hungry as a
result of destroyed crops and loss of agricultural
supplies, whether it happens suddenly in a storm or
gradually in a drought.
Disaster Survival
Essentials: Assemble a
Go-Bag
Food and Water
Pack non-perishable food
items and at least a 3-day
supply of water.
Disaster Survival
Essentials: Assemble a
Go-Bag
First Aid Kit
Include essential medical
supplies, bandages,
medications, and a first aid
manual.
Disaster Survival
Essentials: Assemble a
Go-Bag
Communication Tools
Pack a battery-powered
radio,
extra batteries, and a hand-
crank phone charger.
Emergency
Communications: Stay
Connected
Phone Numbers
Ensure everyone has emergency
contact numbers memorized.
Emergency Radio
Keep a battery-powered radio
for
essential news and updates.
Internet Access
Consider satellite internet or
portable
hotspots for communication.
Safeguarding Your Home
Secure windows and doors with
shutters or plywood.
Trim trees near your home to
minimize potential damage.
Move valuables to higher
ground, especially if flooding
is a
risk.
Securing Important
Documents
Make digital copies of essential
documents and store them in a
secure
cloud service.
Keep physical copies of important
documents in a waterproof
container.
Consider creating a fireproof safe
for storing irreplaceable
documents.
Preparing Your Family: Roles and
Responsibilities
Head of Household
Coordinate communication, make decisions, and
1
oversee the plan's implementation.
Family Members
2 Understand their roles, responsibilities, and
evacuation procedures.
Pets and Animals
3 Plan for the safety of pets and
livestock,
including evacuation routes and
supplies.
Evacuation Planning: Routes and Destinations
Identify Escape Routes
1 Plan multiple escape routes from your home and
neighborhood.
Designated Meeting Points
2 Establish safe meeting points for family membe
in case of separation.
Evacuation Destinations
Predetermine safe evacuation
3
destinations, including shelters or
temporary housing.
Ongoing Maintenance and Practice
1 2 3
Review and Update Practice Drills Stay Informed
Review and update Conduct periodic Stay informed
your about
drills to ensure
plan regularly, potential threats
especially everyone and
understands
after significant receive alerts
events. their roles. through
QUIZ TIME!!!
1. These originate from the
different force of nature.
2. These disaster occur due to
people’s actions against human,
material and environment.
3. Is the probability that loss will
occur as the result of an adverse
event.
4. It refers to the condition where
the availability of food is
insufficient to meet the needs of a
population.
5. Severe flooding can result in
stagnant water that allows
breeding of waterborne bacteria
and malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
6. A large influx of refugees can
disrupt accessibility of health care
and education, as well as food
supplies and clean water.
7. Is an overflowing of water
onto land that is normally dry.
8. It is a sudden and violent
shaking of the ground that can
cause injuries, death and
property damage.
9. Are large, uncontrolled and
potentially destructive fires that
can affect both rural and urban
areas.
10. A sudden, harmful event
that causes loss, suffering, or
damage.
ANSWERS
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