PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE HANDBOOK

PNP-DPCR-DS-7-01

A What-To-Do Guide for PNP Personnel

(2011)

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface ii
Messages
Secretary of the Interior and Local Government iii
Chief, Philippine National Police iv

Acronyms 1

Definition of Terms 2-3

Safety and Response General Guidelines 4

Safety and Incident Response Checklist

Flooding 5
Earthquakes 6-7
Volcanic Eruption 8-10
Typhoons 11-12
Tsunami 13-14

Standard PNP Search and Rescue (SAR) Uniform and Equipment

Standard SAR Uniform 15
Unit Equipment 16
Individual Equipment 17

Organizational Chart
(PNP Disaster Incident Management Task Groups) 18-22

Lessons Learned and Best Practices 23

References 23

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Technical Working Group 24

PREFACE

The Directorate for Police Community Relations has taken the lead in the PNPs
preparedness and response management in times of natural disasters and calamities. With
this development and added responsibility, it has continuously strived to enhance the PNPs
capacity and capability to respond efficiently to all forms of disasters commonly experienced
in the country.

This handbook is purposely designed to guide every policeman on what actions to be

undertaken before, during and after an occurrence of a natural disaster or calamity. It
contains methodologies, procedures and checklists that are easily understood, practical and
applicable.

Considering that the PNP is practically present all over the country, policemen are
more often than not, the first to respond during the first few hours of disaster incidents. Such
response is crucial and forms part of the governments initial action until the concerned
government agencies and local government units arrive to implement the appropriate disaster
management.

This Handbook complements LOI 35/10 SAKLOLO REVISED dated August 20,
2010, which enunciates the PNPs 3-stage disaster preparedness and response operations in
consonance with the policies and programs of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (NDRRMC).

Information from various sources and references were used in the preparation of this
document.

ROMMEL DF HEREDIA
Police Director

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 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Quezon City, Philippines

MESSAGE
We have seen how our country struggled every time a calamity hits us, destroying
lives and properties, inflicting huge losses to the economy.

Practically, we have experienced all types of disasters from volcanic eruptions,

earthquakes, typhoons, flooding and erosions and as your DILG Secretary, I urge the
135,000-strong Philippine National Police to join hands with all the stakeholders and
government agencies to take part in our disaster preparedness and risks reduction programs
as pro-active measure against disasters and calamities. The PNP is the only government
agency that is present in almost all parts of the country, thus, the swift action of the police
during calamities is needed.

With our close coordination with various government and civic organizations, we will
prevail over the unthinkable and the worst. Our concerted effort in disaster risk reduction and
management will surely bring-forth positive result as it will provide timely and appropriate
response to individuals, communities and organizations when the presence of disaster is
apparent.

Utilizing our community-partners by creating a Community-Based Disaster Risk

Reduction and Management (CBDRRM) which can serve as a quick response agent in times
of emergency and with it we are sure that all communities in the country are covered by
public safety personnel.

I challenge all the stakeholders in this very valuable project to give their share in
saving not just precious lives of our countrymen but also our infrastructure, agriculture and
economy through the monetary aspects saved through pro-active safety measures.

Let us all be heroes in our own-little ways through cooperation towards the attainment
of a better and safer Philippines.

Magka-isa po tayong lahat upang makamtan ang isang mapayapa at ligtas na

komunidad tungo sa daang matuwid.

Mabuhay ang Pambansang Pulisya ng Pilipinas, Mabuhay Po Tayong Lahat!

JESSE M ROBREDO
Secretary of the Interior and
Local Government

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF, PNP
Camp Crame, Quezon City

MESSAGE
The Philippines due to its geographical location is affected by natural occurrences of
typhoons, volcanic eruption, earthquakes, floodings, land erosions and other natural
calamities. The degradation and abuse of the environment and climate change also
contributed to increasing challenges and more severe disasters that resulted to enormous
loss of lives and properties impacting heavily on our national economy and development.

We realized that such events cannot be prevented, however, we can initiate activities
to mitigate the impact and prevent or minimize the loss of lives and properties. Timely
preparation and close coordination between and among the various offices and units
concerned are of utmost importance in providing efficient and effective response during
natural calamities and in adequately addressing this imminent threat of global warming.

The creation of the PNP Disaster Response Checklist is a clear manifestation of our
enduring commitment to ensure that every police enforcer from the National Headquarters
down to the lowest units will be guided in providing proper and timely response during and
after the occurrence of natural calamity.

I am encouraging all our personnel to familiarize themselves and put this handbook
into good use as this will further push our advocacy of increasing awareness and
preparedness in the interest of public safety.

ATTY. RAUL M BACALZO, Ph. D.

Police Director General
Chief, PNP

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 ACRONYMS & MEANINGS

ADIMTG - Area Disaster Incident Management Task Group

LDRRMC - Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

NDRRMC - National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

OCD - Office of Civil Defense

PAGASA - Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services

Administration

PHIVOLCS - Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

PNP CIMC - PNP Critical Incident Management Committee

PNP DIMTG - PNP Disaster Incident Management Task Group

PNP DPRTG - PNP Disaster Preparedness and Response Task Group

PNP DMC - PNP Disaster Management Committee

PNP NDOC - PNP National Disaster Operations Center

PNP RPSB - PNP Regional Public Safety Battalion

PNP SCDM - PNP Sub-Committee on Disaster Management

PSWS - Public Storm Warning Signal

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 Definition of Terms

(a) "Adaptation" - the adjustment in natural or human systems in response to actual or

expected climatic stimuli or their effects, which moderates harm or exploits beneficial opportunities.

(b) "Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management" or "CBDRRM" - a process of

disaster risk reduction and management in which at risk communities are actively engaged in the
identification, analysis, treatment, monitoring and evaluation of disaster risks in order to reduce their
vulnerabilities and enhance their capacities, and where the people are at the heart of decision-
making and implementation of disaster risk reduction and management activities.

(c) "Disaster" - a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving

widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts, which exceeds the
ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources.

(d) "Disaster Mitigation" - the lessening or limitation of the adverse impacts of hazards and
related disasters.

(e) "Disaster Preparedness" - the knowledge and capacities developed by governments,

professional response and recovery organizations, communities and individuals to effectively
anticipate, respond to, and recover from, the Impacts of likely, imminent or current hazard events or
conditions.

(f) "Disaster Prevention" - the outright avoidance of adverse impacts of hazards and related
disasters.

(g) "Disaster Response" - the provision of emergency services and public assistance during or
immediately after a disaster in order to save lives, reduce health impacts, ensure public safety and
meet the basic subsistence needs of the people affected.

(h) "Disaster Risk" - the potential disaster losses in lives, health status, livelihood, assets and
services, which could occur to a particular community or a Society over some specified future time
period.

(i) "Disaster Risk Reduction" - the concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through
systematic efforts to analyze and manage the causal factors of disasters, including through reduced
exposures to hazards, lessened vulnerability of people and property, wise management of land and
the environment, and improved preparedness for adverse events.

(j) "Disaster Risk Reduction and Management" - the systematic process of using
administrative directives, organizations, and operational skills and capacities to implement strategies,
policies and improved coping capacities in order to lessen the adverse impacts of hazards and the
possibility of disaster.

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 (k) "Early Warning System" - the set of capacities needed to generate and disseminate timely
and meaningful warning information to enable individuals, communities and organizations
threatened by a hazard to prepare and to act appropriately and in sufficient time to reduce the
possibility of harm or loss.

(l) "Emergency" - unforeseen or sudden occurrence, especially danger, demanding immediate

action.

(m) "Hazard" - a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may
cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihood and services,
social and economic disruption, or environmental damage.

(n) "Mitigation" - structural and non-structural measures undertaken to limit the adverse
impact of natural hazards, environmental degradation, and technological hazards and to ensure the
ability of at-risk communities to address vulnerabilities aimed at minimizing the impact of disasters.

(o) "Preparedness" - pre-disaster actions and measures being undertaken within the context
of disaster risk reduction and management and are based on sound risk analysis as well as pre-
disaster activities to avert or minimize loss of life and property such as, but not limited to, community
organizing, training, planning, equipping, stockpiling, hazard mapping, insuring of assets, and public
information and education initiatives.

(p) "Rehabilitation" - measures that ensure the ability of affected communities/areas to

restore their normal level of functioning by rebuilding livelihood and damaged infrastructures and
increasing the communities' organizational capacity.

(q) "Response" - any concerted effort by two (2) or more agencies, public or private, to
provide assistance or intervention during or immediately after a disaster to meet the life preservation
and basic subsistence needs of those people affected and in the restoration of essential public
activities and facilities.

(r) "Risk" - the combination of the probability of an event and its negative consequences.

(t) "State of Calamity" - a condition involving mass casualty and/or major damages to
property, disruption of means of livelihoods, roads and normal way of life of people in the affected
areas as a result of the occurrence of natural or human-induced hazard.

(u) Search and Rescue Operation is the search for and provision of aid to people who
are in distress or imminent danger.

(v) Search and Retrieval Operation - is the search for the property or human remains
after a natural or manmade disaster occurred in a particular area.

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 Safety and Response General Guidelines for all PNP Units

1. Security and safety of personnel must always be considered in the conduct of disaster
response operations.

2. All PNP Units/Offices shall train their men on disaster incident management using their
available resources.

3. All responding units shall operate on their existing logistical and financial allocation. On
the other hand, the NHQ PNP shall provide additional logistics and financial support on a
case to case basis.

4. Timely reports on disaster operations to include report on the extent, nature and location
of damages should be immediately relayed to higher headquarters and local NDRRMC.

5. PNP personnel shall wear the standard PNP Search and Rescue attire while performing
disaster response operations.

6. Coordination between echelons of the civil organization and military units is encouraged.

7. Level of response of all task group shall be done as much as possible at the lowest level
and only seek assistance to the next level when resources (manpower and material) are
not enough to manage the disaster incident.

8. The adjacent PNP units or stations which are not affected by the disaster shall
immediately respond and assist the severely affected area.

9. Only the designated Public Information Officer of the PNP unit concerned is authorized to
release information to the media. However, Unit Commanders may issue relevant
statement and information to the media as the situation may require.

10. PNP Units/Offices and personnel must have reliable alternate communication equipment
to ensure 24-hour connectivity.

11. PNP offices/units are encouraged to acquire additional Search and Rescue Equipment
(Team and Individual) as may deemed suitable in their peculiar requirement.

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 FLOODING INCIDENT RESPONSE CHECKLIST
RESPONSEHECKLIST
Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters. Conditions that cause floods
include heavy or steady rain for several hours or days that saturates the ground. Flash floods occur
suddenly due to rapidly rising water along a stream or low-lying area.

1. Preparations Upon Receipt of Flood Warning (flooding will occur soon in the area):

Coordinate with the local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC)
and PAG-ASA;
Alert residents thru previously established warning system;
- Patrol car sirens
- Ringing of church bells
- Use of megaphones
Pre-emptive Evacuation of residents in flood-prone areas in coordination with
concerned agencies;
Institute police visibility in vacated areas;
Provide security at designated Evacuation Centers;
As the situation may require, activate Disaster Incident Management Task Group (as
per LOI 35/10 Saklolo Revised ); and
Ensure readiness of the SAR equipment and supplies ex. rubber boat, utility rope,
floating device, multi-tool items, flashlights with extra battery, communications
equipment, first aid kit, sugar-high food, etc..).

2. Actions During Flooding Incidents:

Assist in the imposition of forced relocation of remaining residents to evacuation

centers in coordination with the local DRRMC;
Deploy SAR assets for timely and rapid disaster response;
Maintain contact with lower, adjacent and higher units;
Conduct Search and Rescue operations;
Assist concerned agencies in the conduct of medical assistance; and
Adjacent PNP units/offices to assist severely affected areas until such time that the
local police units affected have recovered from the disaster and are ready to handle
the incident.

3. After the Flooding Incident:

Assist in the conduct of relief operations in coordination with concerned agencies;

Assist concerned agencies in the conduct of medical assistance;
Ensure continued presence of security personnel in evacuation centers;
Assist in the clearing of major routes from debris and obstacles;
Provide traffic assistance along critical routes; and
low residents to return home only when officials have declared the area safe.

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 EARTHQUAKE SAFETY & RESPONSE CHECKLIST
RESPONSEHECKLIST
An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the earth caused by the breaking and shifting of rock
beneath the earths surface. Earthquakes strike suddenly, without warning, and they can occur at any
time of the year, day or night.

The geographical location of the Philippines, being situated between the Pacific and Eurasian
Plates, makes it a constant target of highly destructive natural disasters and calamities such as
earthquakes.

A Reminder:

Doorways are no stronger than any other part of the structure. During an earthquake, get under a solid
piece of furniture and hold on. This will provide some protection from falling objects that can injure you during an
earthquake.

As earthquakes occur without warning, preparations are very critical to lessen its impact.

1. Preparations that a PNP member or unit should do:

Establishment of primary and secondary evacuation centers in coordination with

concerned agencies and LGUs;
Capability and capacity enhancement;
- earthquake drills/simulation exercises
- inventory of SAR equipment
Meetings and coordination with concerned agencies and LGUs;
Public Information Effort on earthquake preparations thru community visits;
Identify safe places in your home or workplace. Practice drop, cover and hold. (under
a piece of furniture, against an interior wall away from windows, bookcases or tall
furniture that could fall on you); and
Ensure readiness of the SAR equipment and supplies.

2. Actions During Earthquake Incidents:

If you are inside a building;
- Drop, cover and hold.
- Move as little as possible.
- Stay away from windows to avoid being injured by shattered glass.
- Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to exit.
- If you must leave the building after the shaking stops, use stairs rather than an
elevator in case there are aftershocks, power outages or other damage.

If you are outdoor when the earthquake occurs;

- Find a clear spot (away from buildings, power lines, trees, streetlights) and drop to
the ground. Stay there until the shaking stops.

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 - If you are in a vehicle, pull over to a clear location and stop. Avoid bridges,
overpasses and power lines if possible. Stay inside with your seatbelt fastened until
the shaking stops. Then, drive carefully, avoiding bridges and ramps that may have
been damaged.
- If a power line falls on your vehicle, do not get out. Wait for assistance.
- If you are in a mountainous area or near unstable slopes or cliffs, be alert for falling
rocks and other debris. Landslides are often triggered by earthquakes.
Mobilize SAR assets for disaster response and Search & Rescue operations;
Assist concerned agencies in the conduct of medical assistance;
Maintain contact with lower, adjacent and higher units;
Adjacent PNP units/offices to assist severely affected areas;
Employment of Alarm system (police sirens, ringing of church bells, megaphones,
whistles) for pre-emptive evacuation especially in beach front areas as tsunami may
occur;
All PNP units in affected area shall be on full disaster response status until the situation
normalizes;
Activation of respective DIMTGs following the level of activation as per LOI 35/10
SAKLOLO REVISED;
Establishment of Command Post by Task Groups whose area is hit by the earthquake.
Provide security at Evacuation Centers; and
Provide traffic advisory to prevent motorists from entering the danger zone/restricted
areas.

3. After the Earthquake Incident:

Expect and prepare for potential aftershocks, landslides or even a tsunami. Each time
you feel an aftershock, drop, cover and hold on. Aftershocks frequently occur minutes,
days, weeks and even months following an earthquake;
Assist in the conduct of relief operations in coordination with concerned agencies;
Assist concerned agencies in the conduct of medical assistance;
Ensure continued presence of security personnel in evacuation centers;
Assist in the clearing of major routes from debris and obstacles;
Provide traffic assistance along critical routes; and
Allow residents to return home only when officials have declared the area safe.

VOLCANIC ERUPTION RESPONSE CHECKLIST

Explosive volcanoes blastRESPONSEHECKLIST
hot solid and molten rock fragments and gases into the air. As a result,
ash flows can occur on all sides of a volcano and ash can fall hundreds of miles downwind. Dangerous

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mudflows and floods can occur in valleys leading away from volcanoes. Other hazards that accompany
volcanic eruptions include mudflows, flashfloods, earthquakes, ash fall, acid rain and tsunamis.

Mudflows are powerful rivers of mud that can move 32 to 63 kph. Hot ash or lava from a
volcanic eruption can rapidly melt snow and ice at the summit of a volcano. The melt water quickly mixes
with falling ash, with soil cover on lower slopes, and with debris in its path. This turbulent mixture is
dangerous in stream channels and can travel more than 80 kilometers away from a volcano. Also intense
rainfall can erode fresh volcanic deposits to form large mudflows. If you see the water level of a stream
begin to rise, quickly move to high ground. If a mud-flow is approaching or passes a bridge, stay away
from the bridge.

If you live near a known volcano, active or dormant, be prepared to follow instructions from your
local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC) officials.

1. Preparations for an Impending Volcanic Eruption:

Coordinate with the local DRRMC and PHIVOLCS;

Alert residents thru previously established warning system;
- Patrol car sirens
- Ringing of church bells
- Use of megaphones
Pre-emptive evacuation of residents in danger zones/areas;
Institute police visibility in vacated areas;
Provide security at designated evacuation centers;
As the situation may require, activate Disaster Incident Management Task Group (as
per LOI 35/10 Saklolo Revised );
Ensure readiness of the disaster supplies (ex. pair of goggles, throw-away breathing
mask, dust mask, utility rope, multi-tool items, flashlights with extra battery,
communications equipment, first aid kit, sugar-high food, etc..); and
Provide traffic advisory to prevent motorists from entering the danger zone/restricted
areas.

2. Actions During Volcanic Eruptions:

Assist other government agencies in the forced evacuation of residents in areas
affected by the volcanic eruption;
Mobilize PNP SAR assets for the conduct of timely and rapid disaster response;
Declaration of full disaster response status of PNP units in affected area until the
situation normalizes;
Activation of respective DIMTGs following the level of activation as per LOI 35/10
SAKLOLO REVISED;
Establishment of Command Post by Task Groups whose area is hit by the volcanic
eruption;
Provide security at evacuation centers;
Adjacent PNP units/offices to assist severely affected areas; and
As a personal protection, observe the following;

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 If caught indoors:
Close all windows, doors, and dampers.
Put all machinery inside a garage or barn.

If trapped outdoors:
Seek shelter indoors.
If caught near a stream, be aware of mudflows.
Move up the slope and avoid river valleys and low lying areas.

Protect yourself during ashfall:

Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.

Use goggles to protect your eyes.
Use a dust mask or hold a damp cloth over your face to help breathing.
Keep car or truck engines off.

3. Actions After Volcanic Eruptions:

For personal protection, observe the following;

- Cover your mouth and nose. Volcanic ash can irritate your respiratory system.
- Wear goggles to protect your eyes.
- Keep skin covered to avoid irritation from contact with ash.
Assist in the conduct of relief operations and medical assistance;
Ensure continued presence of security personnel in evacuation centers;
Assist in the clearing of major routes from debris and obstacles;
Provide traffic assistance along critical routes; and
Allow residents to return home only when officials have declared the area safe.

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the Earthquake Alert
Levels are as follows;

ALERT CRITERIA INTERPRETATION

LEVEL
No Alert Background, quiet No eruption in foreseeable future.
(Normal)
ABNORMAL (Low Level Unrest ) No eruption imminent
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2 ALARMING (Moderate Unrest) (Could eventually lead to an eruption
(Voluntary Evacuation)
3 CRITICAL (Relatively High Unrest) Eruption is possible within days to weeks.

4 ERUPTION IMMINENT (Intense Unrest) Hazardous explosive eruption is possible

within hours or days.
5 ERUPTION (Eruption ongoing) Hazardous eruption in progress.

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 TYPHOON SAFETY AND RESPONSE CHECKLIST
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With an average of twenty (20) tropical storms traversing the Philippines every year, the
devastating effects caused by this natural disaster have resulted in the dislocation of thousands of
families, loss of many lives, massive destruction to properties and agricultural products and have
tremendously affected the countrys economy.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)

releases tropical cyclone warnings in the form of Public Storm Warning Signals (PSWS), classified as
follows:

Signal # 1 - Tropical cyclone winds of 30 km/h to 60 km/h are expected within the next
36 hours. (Note: If a tropical cyclone forms very close to the area, then a shorter
lead time is seen on the warning bulletin.).

Signal # 2 - Tropical cyclone winds of 60 km/h to 100 km/h are expected w/in the next 24 hrs.

Signal # 3 - Tropical cyclone winds of 100 km/h to 185 km/h are expected within the next
18 hours.

Signal # 4 - Tropical cyclone winds of greater than 185 km/h are expected within 12 hours.

1. Preparations for an Impending Typhoon/Tropical Storm:

Coordinate with PAG-ASA, NDRRMC and other government agencies;

Activation of Disaster Incident Management Task Groups in areas expected to
be hit by the serious weather disturbance prior to the expected landfall;
Declaration of full disaster response status of PNP units in affected area until
the situation normalizes;
Employ alarm and warning systems as stipulated under DILG MC 2009-165:
- Patrol car sirens
- Ringing of church bells
- Use of megaphones
Coordinate with local DRRMC for advisory and to support its disaster response;
Activation of Command Post by Task Groups whose area is hit by the disaster;
Assist in forced relocation/pre-emptive evacuation of residents in flood-prone
areas in coordination with corresponding LDRRMC
Institute police visibility in vacated areas;
Provide security at designated Evacuation Centers;
Ensure readiness of the SAR equipment and supplies (ex. Rubber boat, utility
rope, floating device, multi-tool items, flashlights with extra battery,
communications equipment, first aid kit, sugar-high food, etc..)

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2. Actions During a Tropical Storm:

Assist in the imposition of forced relocation in coordination with the local

DRRMC of remaining residents to evacuation centers;
Deploy SAR assets for timely and rapid disaster response according to needs in
the area;
Maintain contact with lower, adjacent and higher units;
Conduct Search and Rescue operations;
Provide medical assistance; and
Adjacent PNP units/offices to assist severely affected areas.

3. Actions After a Tropical Storm:

Assist in the conduct of relief operations in coordination with concerned

agencies;
Assist concerned agencies in the conduct of medical assistance;
Ensure continued presence of security personnel in evacuation centers;
Assist in the clearing of major routes from debris and obstacles;
Provide traffic assistance along critical routes; and
Allow residents to return home only when officials have declared the area safe.

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 TSUNAMI SAFETY AND RESPONSE CHECKLIST
RESPONSEHECKLIST
Tsunamis are a series of large ocean waves generated by major earthquakes beneath the ocean
floor or major landslides into the ocean. When the waves enter shallow water, they may rise to several
feet or, in rare cases, tens of feet, striking the coast with devastating force. People on the beach or in low
coastal areas need to be aware that a tsunami could arrive within minutes after a severe earthquake. The
tsunami danger period can continue for many hours after a major earthquake. A tsunami can occur during
any season of the year and at any time, day or night.

Signs that a tsunami may occur or imminent;

Strong earthquake lasting 20 seconds or more near the coast.
A noticeable rapid rise or fall in coastal waters.

1. Upon receiving advisory that a tsunami is imminent, PNP units/elements in areas

likely to be hit shall undertake the following:
Coordinate with PHIVOLCS, NDRRMC and other government agencies;
Alert residents thru previously established warning system;
- Patrol car sirens
- Ringing of church bells
- Use of megaphones
Undertake immediate evacuation using the pre-designated escape routes towards
designated evacuation centers or to higher grounds in coordination with
concerned government agencies;
Provide security at designated evacuation centers;
As the situation may require, activate Disaster Incident Management Task Group
(as per LOI 35/10 Saklolo Revised );
Provide traffic advisory to prevent motorists from entering the danger
zone/restricted areas;
Maintain peace and order;
Maintain contact with lower, adjacent and higher units; and
Assist in the dissemination of sea travel advisory to sea crafts.

2. Actions When a Tsunami Occurs:

Assist in the imposition of forced relocation of remaining residents to evacuation

centers;
Get to higher ground as far inland as possible;
Avoid watching a tsunami approaching. It could put you in grave danger. If you can
see the wave, you are too close to escape it; and
Adjacent PNP units/offices to assist severely affected areas.

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3. Actions After a Tsunami:

Deploy SAR assets for rapid disaster response according to needs in the area in
coordination with the local DRRMC;
Maintain contact with lower, adjacent and higher units;
Adjacent PNP units/offices to assist severely affected areas;
Assist in the conduct of relief operations and medical assistance in coordination
with concerned government agencies;
Ensure continued presence of security personnel in evacuation centers;
Assist in the clearing of major routes from debris and obstacles;
Provide traffic assistance along critical routes; and
Allow residents to return home only when officials have declared the area safe.

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 The PNP Search and Rescue Uniform and Equipment

1. Standard PNP Search and Rescue Uniform

Upper Garment: Athletic T-Shirt (Blue T-shirt round neck with PULIS marking)
Lower Garment: Camouflage Green with Combat Boots

Note:
- Hard Hats (helmets) may be worn during collapsed structure search and rescue.
- Field (Lousy) hats may be used during outdoor SAR operations.

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 Standard PNP Search and Rescue Equipment

2. Unit Equipment.

Each PNP SAR Team shall be equipped with the PNP Search and Rescue
Blue Box containing the following items:

General Description Quantity Description

1 pc Kerosene Lantern (Gasera)
1 pc LED Flashlight
Lighting 4 pcs Reserve Battery
10 pcs Candles (Kandila)
1 pc Lighter
1 pc Laminated Sack Canopy (Trapal)
Shelter
1 kilo Plastic Straw (Pise,Plastic)
1 pc Electrical Plier (Plais)
1 pc Claw hammer (Martilyo)
1 pc Cross Cut Saw (Lagaring kahoy)
Hand Tools 1 pc Hacksaw (Lagaring Bakal)
1 pc Bolt Cutter
4 pcs Hacksaw blade (Talim-Lagaring Bakal)
2 pcs Cold Chisel (Sinsil)
2 pcs Shovel (Pala)
2 pcs Pick Mattock (Piko)
Digging tools 1 pc Axe (Palakol)
1 pc Sledge Hammer (Maso)
1 pc Crow Bar (Bareta De Cabra)
1 pc Rope (Manila Cordage)
Others 2 kls Lime (Apog)
1 pc Signal Flag (Bandera)

Additional Recommended Team Equipment:

1. Spine Board
2. Neck Brace
3. Reliable Alternate Communication

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 3. Individual PNP SAR Equipment:

Each PNP SAR Team member shall carry with him a Backpack containing the
following items:

General Description Quantity Description

Carriage Equipment 1 pc Pouch (to store First Aid Items)
1 pc Torniquet
1 pc Alcohol
1 pc Burn Oinment
1 pair Disposable Gloves
1 pc Surgical scissor
1 roll Duct Tape
First Aid
5 pcs Gauze (4x4)
1 roll Surgical Tape
2 pcs Mefenamic Acid
1 bottle Betadine
1 pc Triangular Bandage
1 box Bandaid Strips
1 pc LED Flashlight
Lighting 1 pc Lighter
2 pcs Reserve Battery
1 pair Leather Gloves
1 pair Surgical Gloves
1 pair Surgical Masks
1 pc Eye Goggles
1 pc Life Vest
Personal Safety 1 pc Face Shield/Bonnet
1 pc Utility Rope
1 pc Rescue Whistle
2 pcs Carabineer (Snap Link)
1 pc Multi-Tool Equipment (Swiss Knife)
1 pc Hard Hat

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 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The PNP Critical Incident Management Committee

CIMC TDCA
Chairman

Members (PNPCIMC)
TDPRM, TDI, TDL, TDC, TDIDM
nTDCO
Vice Chairman
Vice

nn

n
TDHRDD, TDRD, TDICTM & TDIPOs TDO: Head Secretariat

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CCChairman
Critical Incident Task Coordinators

Sub-Committee
CRIMINALITY
TDIDM-(Chairman)
Dep. DIDM (Vice
Chairman)
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Vice CCChairmanSPECIAL NATIONAL
EVENTS
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TDO-(Chairman)
Dep DO ( Vice Chairman)
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Sub-Committee
DESTABILIZATION
TDI-(Chairman)
Dep DI- (Vice Chairman)
Vice CCChairman
Sub-Committee
TERRORISM
TDI-(Chairman)
Dep DI (Vice Chairman)
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DISASTER
MANAGEMENT
TDPCR-(Chairman)
C,NOC ( Vice Chairman)

MEMBERS: MEMBERS: MEMBERS: MEMBERS: MEMBERS:

DIPO,DPCR, DIPO, DPRM, PCRG, DIPO,DPCR,DPRM,DC, DIPO,DC,DL, DPRM,DIPO,DHRDDD

DO,DI,DC,DL,
CIDG,CLG,IG,LS,
HPG,MG,SAF,PACER,
AvSeGrp,NOC,PIO,RD
,PRO and Other NSUs
DI,DHRDD,DL,DI,POP DL,DO,DIDM,IG,CIDG, DPCR,DIDM,DO,SAF,H DC, DL, PCRG,DI,DPL,
CRG, DIDM,NOC MG,CLG,HPGLS,SAF, PG,MG,IG,CIDG,CLG, DIDM,DRD,DICTM,SAF
PIO, RD, PRO and AvSeGrp,NOC,PIO,RD HS,AvSeGrp,LS,NOC, ,HS,MG,AvSeGrp,NOC
Other NSUs ,PRO and Other NSUs PIO,RD,PRO and ,PIO,RD,PRO and
Other NSUs Other NSUs

CMD, DIDM SOD, DO CSD, DI IOD, DI CAD, DPCR

Secretariat Secretariat Secretariat Secretariat Secretariat

Secretariat Secretariat Secretariat Secretariat

Sec Sec Sec Sec

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Lessons Learned from Previous Disaster Incidents/Calamities

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1. It is essential to accurately document, update, process and ensure timely dispatch of
information to responding Search and Rescue Teams.

2. There is a need to organize communities for disaster preparedness activities so as to

capacitate them to operate and survive under extreme catastrophic conditions.

3. There should be a strong leadership to enforce response preparedness measures by

national and local chief executives.

4. It is vital to keep one lane of major thoroughfares and highways cleared of vehicles and
debris to facilitate the movement of SAR equipment and personnel.

5. There should be proper coordination with the management of business establishments

to allow stranded vehicles to utilize their respective parking spaces during typhoons to
decongest the road and ensure the safety of motorists and passengers.

6. It is very crucial that pre-emptive or forced evacuation of residents living in hazard/risk

areas be strictly implemented to minimize or attain zero casualty.

7. It is also of utmost importance to maximize the utilization of tri-media and the detail of
PNP personnel in major radio and TV stations to act as PIO/Action officers

8. There must be an observance in Post-Mortem procedures to assure the relatives of

the dead victims that the cadavers are properly handled.

9. It is essential that PNP Units/Offices must have their respective additional alternate
communication equipment to be used during disasters and other incidents.

REFERENCES

1. Republic Act 10121 (The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of
2010).
2. The American Red Cross
3. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
4. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
5. PNP LOI 35/10 SAKLOLO REVISED

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 TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP

PDIR ROMMEL DF HEREDIA Director for Police Community Relations

PCSUPT GIL J HITOSIS
PCSUPT BENJAMIN B MAGALONG
PSSUPT ROLAND A VICENTE
PSSUPT JESSE STO. DOMINGO
PSSUPT EFREN M PEREZ
PSSUPT JONATHAN V ABLANG
PSSUPT NICKSON B MUKSAN
PSSUPT MA ASUNCION DL PLACINO
PSUPT MARIO A REYES
Deputy, Director, DPCR
Executive Officer, DPCR
C, Plans and Programs Division
C, Community Affairs Division
C, Public Information Division
C, Information, Operations and Research Center
C, Salaam Police Center
C, FJGADD
C, Budget and Fiscal Office

SECRETARIAT

PSUPT NINO DAVID L RABAYA Head Secretariat

Members

PSUPT AILEEN G PADAOAN

SPO4 Dionido M Pagapulan
SPO3 Franco B Licos
SPO2 Mary Ann H Mason
PO3 Mardizon H Perrie
PO2 Sherwin A Dascil
NUP Irma L Villa
NUP Perlita P Herminado
NUP Rey K Eparwa
NUP Evelyn Pimentel
NUP Cristina O Yabut
NUP Angelita DC Dimagiba
NUP Ma. Myla C Wagan
NUP Isabelita V Bilugot

(Prepared by DPCR-CAD 7230401 local 3596) email address: pnpdpcr@yahoo.com

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