5 TYPHOON

Safety tips

1.) Stay at home

Stay at home where you are protected from the

typhoon and remember to stay calm .

2.) Stay tuned

Monitor the typhoon by listening to the news

reports and storm warnings .

3.) Move to higher

ground

Move immediately to higher ground because water

levels can rise .

4.) Secure pets in a

safe place

Make sure to keep an eye out for your pets

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and that they re inside the house at all times .

6.) Avoid going to low-

lying locations

Avoid visiting low lying beaches or other locations because

they may be swept away by the tides or waves .

sources
1.) Typhoon Safety Tips . (2017). Meralco .
https :// . . . / - - /
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safety tips-
2.) Jaz De Luna . (2016,December 21).
Safety Tips During Typhoon Everyone

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Needs To Know Philippine News Philippine News .
https ://
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 5 EARTHQUAKE
SAFETY TIPS
Before the Earthquake:

STEP 1: SECURE YOUR SPACE

Make sure that you identify all the possible hazards and
secure the movable items. Move your furniture to prevent
them from being shaken up and fallen down.

STEP 2: PLAN TO BE SAFE

Practice Drop, Dover, and Hold On
Make sure you identify which parts in your room is safe
to use for cover like desks and tables that are sturdy.

STEP 3: ORGANIZE YOUR ITEMS

Organize you're emergency supplies where you can
easily find them and store you're legal/important
documents somewhere safe.

During The Earthquake:

STEP 4: DROP, COVER, AND HOLD
DROP onto your hand and knees. COVER your head
and neck with one hand, if there is a sturdy table
nearby crawl underneath it, if there is none crawl next
to a wall away from windows , and stay on your knees.
HOLD ON until shaking stops.

After The Earthquake

STEP 6: ENHANCE SAFETY
Enhance the safety Immediately by evacuating,
assisting the injured preventing any other
additional damage or injuries. Check if there are
injuries or damages that need urgent attention.

Source
1.) SEVEN STEPS TO EARTHQUAKE SAFETY. (2020).
CUSEC.ORG. HTTP://CUSEC.ORG/SEVEN-STEPS-TO-
EARTHQUAKE-SAFETY/
 5 VOLCANIC
ERUPTION
SAFETY TIPS

1.) Do not drive in

heavy ash fall
Ash is harmful to vehicles , the roads may be

slippery and you may not see well because of

the ashes .

2.) prepare necessary

items
Just in case you have to evacuate .
Make sure that you pack food , water ,
and medical supplies . Do not forget

about the needs of your pets .

3.) Listen to the Alerts

Make sure that you are updated in regards of

the current state of the volcano so listen to

the news .

4.) protect yourself,

if you're outside
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If you re still outside , make sure to

seek shelter and use a mask

( preferably N 95) or use a handkerchief

or cloth to cover your nose and

mouth .

5.) stay at home

Make sure that you stay indoors because

there is still ash and only go outside when

authorities say so especially for people who

have breathing problems .

Sources:
1.) Volcanoes | Ready gov . . (2020). Ready Gov . .
https :// .
www ready gov volcanoes . /
2.) Volcano Hazards Program . (2015). Volcanic Ash Impacts

& Mitigation - What to do during ashfall . . .

Usgs Gov

https :// .
volcanoes usgs gov volcanic . / _ /
ash what _ _ _to do durin

g _ ashfall html .
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5 PANDEMIC
5 PANDEMIC
PANDEMIC

SAFETY
SAFETY
SAFETY

STEPS
STEPS
STEPS

Wash your hands often

Wash your hands often with soap and water
for at least 20 seconds and if there is no soap
and water available, use a hand sanitizer or
alcohol.

Wear a mask/cloth face covering

Wear a mask/cloth face covering when going
outside to cover your mouth and nose. It is not
only to protect you but also to protect others.

Maintain social distancing

You should practice social distancing for safe
space between yourself and other people. You
should stay at least 6 feet away from other
people.

Clean and disinfect surfaces

Clean and disinfect frequently touched
surfaces for example tables, doorknobs, light
switches, etc. Make sure to clean the surfaces
using soap and water and then after use a
household disinfectant.

Stay at Home
Since the virus is thought to be spread from
person-to-person it is best to stay at home. Go
outside if only necessary (like going to work,
buying supplies, or going to the hospital. 

Sources

1.) Coronavirus Safety. (2019). Redcross.Org.

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-
emergencies/types-of-emergencies/coronavirus-safety.html
2.) CDC. (2020, July 31). How to Protect Yourself & Others. Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-
sick/prevention.html
 5 FIRE
SAFETY
TIPS

UNPLUG APPLIANCES
WHEN NOT IN USE
,Make sure that you unplug appliances when they are
not in use especially toasters, toaster ovens, rice
cookers, slow cookers.

WHEN COOKING BE
ALERT
When you cook, make sure that they're are no
distractions and that you check and watch the food.
Make sure to stay in the kitchen.

INSTITUTE A NO
SMOKING POLICY TO
INSIDE HOUSE
Most home fires are caused by indoor smoking
because the fire was not thoroughly put out.

MAKE AND PRACTICE A

FIRE ESCAPE PLAN
Create a home fire escape plan with two exits for every
room. Choose a safe location to meet outside that has
a safe distance away from your home.

IF THERE IS A FIRE IN
YOUR HOUSE, LEAVE
IMMEADIATELY
If there is a lot of smoke get out by getting low
and crawling out of your house as fast as
possible. Call 911 when you are at a safe distance
away from your home.

Sources
1.) Fire Safety Tips. (2020). Safe Kids Worldwide.
https://www.safekids.org/tip/fire-safety-tips
2. )Fire Safety. (2019). Nsc.Org.
https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/safety-
topics/emergency-preparedness/fire