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Landslide and fire

1. Role of the Youth in Disaster
Preparedness and Management,
and Basic Disaster Preparedness
and Response Training:
Landslide and Fire
National Service Training Program-1

2. By the end of the lesson,
you’ll be able to...
Explain what is landslide and fire and the causes, warning,
signs and risks of it
Demonstrate proper safety and evacuation procedures
during landslide and fire
Practice teamwork and preparedness skills to prevent
landside and fire

3. The NDDRMC- OCD Disaster
Preparedness Guidebook of Project
DINA defines a landslide as “the
movement of soil, rocks, mud or debris
down a slope.” A landslide can be
caused by continuous heavy rains (rain-
induced landslides) or shaking due to
earthquake (earthquake-induced
landslides).
Landslide

4. The Philippines is prone to a variety of
natural hazards, i.e. typhoon and
earthquakes, making the occurrence of
landslides inevitable. Safety experts
promote that awareness and
preparedness are the most effective
prevention and mitigation measures
against the threat of a landslide in
communities.
Landslide
Preparedness

5. The PHIVOLCS-DOST advices the following
landslide preparedness methods:
Hazard mapping (Landslide Susceptibility Map)
Public information (Landslide Warning Signs)
Engineering intervention measures or slope protection
measures (Gabion walls, Drainage, or Erosion control)
Early warning systems (monitoring systems designed to predict
events that precede landslides in order to issue a hazard
warning. It mitigates risk by reducing the consequences.)

6. The following is also advised by the NDRRMC-OCD Disaster
Preparedness Guidebook on the actions to take during a landslide: STAY IN A SAFE AREA AND BE ALERT
When inside a house or building and evacuation is not
possible, stay inside and get under a sturdy table.
When outside, avoid affected areas and go to a safer
place.
When landslide cannot be avoided, protect your
head.
When driving, do not cross bridges and damaged
roads.

8. The Philippine Occupational Safety and Health
Council under the Department of Labor and
Employment in their manual for industries defines
fire as “a chemical reaction between a
flammable or combustible material and oxygen.”
It is also known as “rapid oxidation” with the
evolution of light and heat.
Fires that are unmonitored or uncontrolled poses
danger not only to human life but also to people’s
investments, properties, and livelihood. Basic
knowledge on fire prevention and on what to do
in case of fire is very important. (NDRRMC-OCD,
2011)
Fire

9. The NDRRMC- OCD lists the following fire prevention tips from the Disaster
Preparedness Guidebook:
Ensure that fire alarms and sprinklers work.
Practice your evacuation plan and participate in fire drills.
Turn off LPG tanks when not in use. Hire an electrician to check on your electrical
wirings at least once a year. Unplug appliances and gadgets after using or
charging.
DO NOT leave lighted candles and cigarettes unattended.
Teach children on fire safety. Learn how to use a fire extinguisher.
Remember PASS:
Pull the pin
Aim the nozzle at the base of fire
Squeeze the lever
Sweep from side to side.
Fire Prevention

10. The city’s Central 911
defines it as a “portable
device that discharges a
jet of water, foam, gas, or
other materials to
extinguish a fire.”
Fire Extinguisher

11. In case of Fire, the NDRRMC-OCD Disaster
Preparedness Guidebook lists the following tips:
Stay calm and evacuate immediately.
Sound the fire alarm and call 911 for assistance.
If you’re in a building, use the stairs and do not use elevators.
Before opening doors, check handle first. If hot, DO NOT OPEN as the room
may already be on fire.
If there is smoke, get down low and cover your mouth and nose with damp
cloth.
If your clothes catch fire, STOP running, DROP to the floor, and ROLL to put out
the flames.
If trapped, stay in the room and signal for help using bright colored cloth at
the window or make noise.
After the fire, do not return inside your house or building unless authorities
deemed it safe.
Have yourself checked for injuries.

13. "Preparedness is not panic—it’s
protection. The best way to prevent
disaster from landslides or fires is to
act before they strike, not after."

14. Thank You!