DO-37-s.-2022_Guidelines on the Cancellation or Suspension of Classes and Work in Schools in the Event of Natural Disasters, Power Outages/Power Interruptions, and Other CalamitiesPPT.pdf

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1. GUIDELINES ON THE CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF
CLASSES AND WORK IN SCHOOLS IN THE EVENT OF
DISASTERS, POWER OUTAGES AND OTHER CALAMITIES
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2. OUTLINE
RATIONALE01
SCOPE02
GUIDELINES03
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MONITORING AND EVALUATION04

3. RATIONALE
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•Promotes safety and protection of learners and
personnel
•Provide guidance on the suspension of classes due to
disasters, power outages and other calamities

4. scope
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•Guidelines shall be observed In all schools
•For all teaching and non-teaching personnel
•All learners in public schools
•Private schools and community learning centers, as well as
state local universities and colleges have the options to abide

5. GUIDELINES ON THE CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF
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TROPICAL CYCLONE - SCHOOLS LOCATED IN LGU WITH TCWS NO. 1-5
In-person, online classes and work from Kinder to Grade
12 and ALS are automatically cancelled.

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TROPICAL CYCLONE - SCHOOLS LOCATED IN LGU WITH TCWS
NO. 1,2,3,4 OR 5
If TCWS is issued at a time when classes have already
begun, schools are also authorized to suspend classes
and work
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TROPICAL CYCLONE
LGUs shall decide on the cancellation of classes in cases where
there are strong winds but is not issued a TCWS
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HEAVY RAINFALL - SCHOOLS SITUATED IN LGU ISSUED WITH
ORANGE AND RED RAINFALL WARNING BY PAGASA
In-person, online classes and work from Kinder to Gr. 12 and
ALS are automatically cancelled.
GUIDELINES ON THE CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF
CLASSES AND WORK IN SCHOOLS

9. DEPED READY KA!
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HEAVY RAINFALL - SCHOOLS SITUATED IN LGU ISSUED WITH ORANGE
AND RED RAINFALL WARNING BY PAG-ASA
If the Warning is issued at a time when classes have already
begun, schools shall immediately suspend classes and work
GUIDELINES ON THE CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF
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HEAVY RAINFALL
•LGUs shall decide on the cancellation of classes in cases
where Yellow Warning is issued by PAG-ASA or where there
are torrential rains in specific areas in LGU but is not issued
an Alert by PAG-ASA
GUIDELINES ON THE CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF
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FLOOD - SCHOOLS SITUATED IN LGU ISSUED WITH FLOOD WARNING BY
PAG-ASA
In-person, online classes and work from Kinder to Gr. 12
and ALS are automatically cancelled
GUIDELINES ON THE CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF
CLASSES AND WORK IN SCHOOLS

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FLOOD - SCHOOLS SITUATED IN LGU ISSUED WITH FLOOD WARNING BY
PAGASA
If Flood Warning is issued at a time when classes have already
begun, schools are also authorized to suspend classes and
work
GUIDELINES ON THE CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF
CLASSES AND WORK IN SCHOOLS

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FLOOD - SCHOOLS SITUATED IN LGU ISSUED WITH FLOOD WARNING BY
PAGASA
LGUs shall decide on the cancellation of classes in cases where
there is flooding in specific or all areas of the LGU but is not
issued a Flood Warning by PAGASA.
GUIDELINES ON THE CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF
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EARTHQUAKES - SCHOOLS SITUATED IN LGU WHERE PHIVOLCS DECLARE AN
EARTHQUAKE WITH PEIS V OR ABOVE
In-person, online classes and work from Kinder to Gr. 12 and
ALS are automatically cancelled
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EARTHQUAKES
LGUs shall decide on the cancellation of classes in cases where
the PEIS is IV and below
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EARTHQUAKES
School Heads can cancel classes at any Intensity Scale based
on the assessment in school buildings or other structures are
seen to be in danger or found to be in major damage
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EARTHQUAKES
The Head of School DRRM Team should clear the return of
students and personnel in buildings and other structures.
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POWER OUTAGES/INTERRUPTIONS/BROWNOUTS
No automatic class suspension in the event that there are power
outages/interruptions/brownouts in schools
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POWER OUTAGES/INTERRUPTIONS/BROWNOUTS
If power outages/interruptions/brownouts in schools resulted to
poor learning environment, the School Head can suspend classes
at their own discretion
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ADJUSTMENT TO LEARNING DELIVERY DUE TO SUSPENSIONS/CANCELLATION
OF CLASSES
In the event of cancelled classes, modular distance learning,
performance tasks, projects or make up classes shall be
implemented
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ADJUSTMENT TO LEARNING DELIVERY DUE TO SUSPENSIONS/CANCELLATION
OF CLASSES
In adherence to DO 4, s. 2021, learners who miss learning
activities due to class suspensions brought about by various
disruptions shall be accorded due consideration in their
attendance and the completions of their learning tasks.
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MAINTENANCE OF WORKFORCE AND ACTIVATION OF DRRM TEAMS
Teaching school personnel, including ALS teachers, and non-
teaching personnel shall not be required to work, except those
who are mandated to render security, safety, finance, engineering,
sanitation, health and disaster response duties.
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MAINTENANCE OF WORKFORCE AND ACTIVATION OF DRRM TEAMS

•Central, Regional and Schools Division Offices and schools shall
activate their DRRM teams
•Officials of private schools may exercise their discretion relative to
the work arrangement of their DRRM personnel
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USE OF SCHOOLS AS EVACUATION CENTER

In cases of unavailability of identified evacuation center in LGUs,
schools may be used as evacuation center but should not last for
more than fifteen (15) days.
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CONDUCT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID
All Schools Division Offices, with the support of Regional Offices, shall assess the
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support needs and services, and lead the conduct
of Psychological First Aid.
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RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS OR GUARDIANS
Parents or guardians have the ultimate responsibility for
determining whether their children should attend classes in
consideration of their physical and mental health during disasters.
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The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS),
in coordination with relevant DepEd Central Office (CO) offices
and affected regions and divisions, shall continue leading the
implementation of existing mechanisms for monitoring, reporting
and responding to the impacts of disasters on DepEd schools.
Monitoring and evaluation

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•The DRRMS also monitors the suspension and resumption of
classes being reported by the affected divisions offices.
•The Bureau of Learning Delivery (BLD) under the Curriculum
and Teaching (CT) Strand, shall continue leading the
monitoring, reporting and response to needed adjustments to
learning delivery strategies due to suspensions.
Monitoring and evaluation

29. Thank you!
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