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MANILA, Philippines – Does a typhoon’s path cover your province? How do you prepare for possible landslides or flashfloods? What should you not do right after an earthquake?
In disaster-prone Philippines, you can’t leave anything to chance. And, as the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) will tell you, prevention – with the right information – is key.
The OCD launched on Wednesday, November 6, its Disaster Information for Nationwide Awareness web site called Project DINA – a one-stop shop for Filipinos to learn critical information on imminent disasters.
The web site has informative videos showcasing simple but lifesaving reminders on what should be done before, during, and after disasters.
Typhoon? Farmers should harvest their produce before a typhoon makes landfall. Fishermen shouldn’t sail because of possible storm surges.
Fire? Learn to stop, drop, cover your face, and roll. Touch the knob before opening a door. If it’s too hot, there might be fire on the other side.
Earthquake? Look for open spaces. And don’t light a candle immediately after the shaking. There might be gas leaks.
There are 8 separate videos discussing how to mitigate the effects of earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, landslides, tropical cyclones, floods, and fires. An 8th video discusses the importance of preparing emergency kits. Each video is 6 to 8 minutes long.
Watch all the videos below.
“The ultimate goal of Project DINA is the survival of our general public from the physical dangers and harms brought about by these calamities,” said Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, who also serves as chairman of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
“It is therefore required of them to know what to do in every step of the way before, during, and after the coming of any of these calamities,” he said.
The OCD, which runs Project DINA, is the operating arm of the NDRRMC.
Gazmin said the videos will be shown in cinemas, bus televisions, train stations, inter-island vessels, schools, government and private offices and establishments.
They’ve tapped the help of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), the Optical Media Board (OMB), and the Department of Transporation and Communication (DOTC) for this information campaign. – Rappler.com
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