Inquirers banner headline says Ruby is packing peak winds of 350kph. Thats a Cat 5 supertyphoon as strong as last years Yolanda. Even if it drops to Cat 3 or 4 after it hits land, it will still be strong and dangerous. And its now headed for Metro Manila. Some tips for MM communities: Chop tree branches over power lines; clear esteros; maintain gensets; have sufficient emergency lights; move to high ground; stay away from waterways and flash flooding terrain; get ready to help evacuate people; obtain provisions for family and househelp; buy maintenance medicines good for at least 2 weeks; be ready to help clear blocked roads; use communication lines only for emergency calls (no landline or celfone telebabad; use social media tools for emergency services in the meantime. Those in high rises should effectively shield their glass windows and sliding doors with plywood. Make sure emergency procedures are reviewed and drilled, gensets at the ready; basement parking kept flood free. Be alert for short circuits and accidental fires that may break out at the height of the typhoon or its aftermath. First responders will be overwhelmed in the early stages when theyre needed most by the most impacted. Last year, it was said that Yolanda would be the new normal. Right on the mark! So, those who think Risk Reduction and Crisis Management is not important in the greater scheme of things, should think hard now if theyve gotten those under them ready as they can be to save lives and resources in their care, and if they have personal recovery and business continuity plans all laid out.
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 01:31:59 +0000
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