I AM READY: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN by https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1 Paolo Doria - Grade 6 en-us 2021-04-26 04:18:12 UTC 2023-06-12 08:14:35 UTC hello@padlet.com What is an EARTHQUAKE? doriapaolo1 https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1457782858 An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth's surface. It can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.]]> 2021-04-26 04:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1457782858 What is a VOLCANO and a VOLCANIC ERUPTION? doriapaolo1 https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1457826265 A volcano is a rupture in the crust of a planetary-mass object, such as Earth, that allows hot lava, volcanic ash, and gases to escape from a magma chamber below the surface.

A volcanic eruption occurs when hot materials from the Earth's interior are thrown out of a volcano. Eruptions can come from side branches or from the top of the volcano. Some eruptions are terrible explosions that throw out huge amounts of rock and volcanic ash and can kill many people.]]> 2021-04-26 04:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1457826265 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS KIT doriapaolo1 https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1457862572 A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.

Here are the basic list:
  1. Water
  2. Food
  3. Battery-powered radio
  4. Flashlight
  5. First aid kit
  6. Extra batteries or portable charger
  7. Whistle
  8. Mask and goggles
  9. Towelettes and garbage bags for personal sanitation
  10. Wrench or pliers
  11. Can opener
  12. Cellphones

For additional emergency supplies:
  1. Medications
  2. Infant formula
  3. Pet food
  4. Money
  5. Important family documents
  6. Sleeping bag or blanket
  7. Feminine supplies
  8. Matches or lighters
  9. Paper and pencil
  10. Books and games

REMEMBER store your kit properly and always make it accessible!
]]> 2021-04-26 04:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1457862572 EMERGENCY HOTLINES doriapaolo1 https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1457863381 Emergency hotlines are your instant go-to when the need arises. That's why, it is important that you keep a copy of each of the important ones with you.]]> 2021-04-26 04:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1457863381 SURVEY RESULTS doriapaolo1 https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1462637043 These are the results of Emergency Preparedness Plan Questionnaire. I had 7 family members as my respondents.
All of them are aware of the natural disasters. The respondents also knows the importance of emergency preparedness.]]> 2021-04-27 04:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1462637043 Figure 6. Familiarity with Emergency Hotlines doriapaolo1 https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1462647601 100% of the respondents answered that they are familiar with the emergency hotlines but not all of it.]]> 2021-04-27 04:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1462647601 Figure 5. Availability and Completeness of Emergency Kit doriapaolo1 https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1462648545 57.1% of the respondents answered that they have a complete emergency kit available while 42.9% of them answered they're kit is available but it is incomplete.]]> 2021-04-27 04:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1462648545 Figure 4. Readiness During Natural Disasters doriapaolo1 https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1462648829 57.1% of the respondents answered that they very well prepared while 42.9% of them answered they are somewhat prepared for the the occurence of any natural disasters.]]> 2021-04-27 04:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1462648829 Figure 3. Awareness During Natural Disasters doriapaolo1 https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1462649115 71.4% of the respondents answered that they know what to do during natural disasters while 28.6% of them answered they are not fully aware.]]> 2021-04-27 04:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1462649115 Figure 2. Importance of Emergency Plan at Home doriapaolo1 https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1462649948 100% of the respondents answered that it is important to have an emergency plan at home.]]> 2021-04-27 04:14:46 UTC https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1462649948 Figure 1. Familiarity with Natural Disasters doriapaolo1 https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1462650724 100% of the respondents answered that they know both about Earthquakes and Volcanic eruptions.]]> 2021-04-27 04:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1462650724 DATA INTERPRETATION doriapaolo1 https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1462654728 In conclusion, the respondents are well aware and prepared in case of any natural disasters. 

The following are additional interpretations:
  1. Younger members of the family should still be educated about emergency preparedness.
  2. Family members should have a clear emergency plan and that all of them are oriented well.
  3. Emergency kit should be completed already.
  4. All members of the family should research about the ALL of the emergency hotlines.
]]> 2021-04-27 04:17:37 UTC https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1462654728 WHAT TO DO DURING AN EMERGENCY? doriapaolo1 https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1464906550 In case of any natural disasters these are the roles of the family in making everyone safe:

1.Prepare household emergency plan, emergency kit and emergency contact list.
2. Turn off water pipes, electricity and gas tanks.
3. Study and practice the use of fire extinguisher and first aid.
4. Store important documents.
5. Prepare the house like checking the roof or tying down loose items.
6. Make sure pets are also safe.
7. Listen to the local media and follow their instructions.
8. Gas up and charge all necessary devices.

 

]]> 2021-04-27 15:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1464906550 DANGERS OF AN EARTQUAKE doriapaolo1 https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1464909974
  • Ground shaking
  • Collapsing of grounds, establishments and bridges
  • Disruption of gas tanks, electricity, and telephone services.
  • Triggering landslides, avalanches, flash floods, fires, and tsunami.
  • Death.
    • ]]>     2021-04-27 15:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1464909974     DANGERS OF A VOLCANIC ERUPTION doriapaolo1 https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1464913528
  • Death due to suffocation
  • Floods
  • Mudslides
  • Power outages
  • Water contamination
  • Wildfires
  • Health concerns such as infectious disease, respiratory illness, burns and injuries from falls
  • Vehicle accidents related to the slippery, hazy conditions caused by ash
    • ]]>     2021-04-27 15:32:53 UTC https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1464913528     IMPORTANCE OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS doriapaolo1 https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1464923490
  • Save lives
  • Reduce fear and anxiety
  • Reduce the impact of disasters and sometimes avoid the danger completely
  • Make it easier to recover
    • ]]>     2021-04-27 15:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1464923490     ACTIVE FAULT LINE WHERE OUR PLACE IS LOCATED doriapaolo1 https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1464932662 The active fault line near my location is the Marikina/Valley Fault System.

    Source: Fault Finder]]>     2021-04-27 15:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1464932662     ACTIVE VOLCANOES NEAR OUR AREA doriapaolo1 https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1464939528 The nearest active volcano near my location is the Taal Volcano. ]]> 2021-04-27 15:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/doriapaolo1/4lz17dvvnfnqbgd1/wish/1464939528