1.

Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan)

Typhoon Yolanda is one of the world's strongest and deadliest typhoons, prompting a rare public
storm signal no. 4 in the Visayas.). Typhoon Yolanda caused massive devastation that killed
6,300 people.
2. 1976 Mindanao earthquake
With a magnitude of 7.9, it is also considered one of the strongest earthquakes to ever hit the
country. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the
tremor caused a tsunami in the coastline of the Moro Gulf in the North Celebes Sea.
This “tsunamigenic earthquake” caused buildings to collapse, and killed around 6,000 people.
3. Typhoon Uring (Thelma)
Typhoon Uring is the second deadliest typhoon to hit the country. On November 5, 1991, it
brought torrential rains over Leyte, causing several rivers to overflow and triggering massive
flooding. It killed around 5,000 people, majority of whom were residents of Ormoc City.
4. 1990 Luzon earthquake
With a magnitude of 7.8, it is considered as one of the strongest and most devastating
earthquakes to hit the country. The 1990 tremor caused several buildings and hotels to collapse
in the cities of Baguio, Dagupan and Cabanatuan – burying people alive. The earthquake left
2,412 people dead.
5. Typhoon Pablo (Bopha)
Typhoon Pablo is one of the worst typhoons to hit Mindanao, causing massive flooding and
killing 1,901 people.
6. Tropical Depression Winnie
In 2004, Tropical Depression Winnie struck Luzon and Visayas. Although it was not as strong as
the other typhoons, it brought continuous torrential rain especially in Central Luzon, causing
landslides and killing 1,619 people. The name “Winnie” was retired after this.
7. Typhoon Titang (Kate)
Also one of the strongest typhoons to hit Mindanao, Typhoon Titang's strong winds and heavy
rains left 1,551 people dead.
8. Typhoon Sendong (Washi)
On December 15, 2011, Sendong hit the northern part of Mindanao and killed 1,439 people.
Because of the massive number of fatalities and the damage it brought, it is also considered one
of the deadliest typhoons in the Philippines.
9. Typhoon Nitang (Ike)
Typhoon Ike battered Central Visayas on September 1, 1984. It made several landfalls and
brought strong winds and rains that caused the largest river in Negros Occidental to overflow. At
least 1,422 people were killed.
10. Typhoon Reming (Durian)
Months after Mt. Mayon’s eruption in 2006, Bicolanos faced another natural disaster when
Typhoon Reming hit Albay in November 30. The flood caused by the typhoon was aggravated
by the mud coming from the volcano, leaving 1,399 people dead.
A first aid kit is a collection of supplies and equipment that is used to give medical treatment.
There is a wide variation in the contents of first aid kits based on the knowledge and experience
of those putting it together, the differing first aid requirements of the area where it may be used
and variations in legislation or regulation in a given area.

Important points while giving first aid kit?

 
1. Respond quickly to calls for assistance. The saving of a life may depend on promptness of action.
2. Adopt a calm and methodical approach, to the casualty. Quick and confident examination and treatment will
relieve pain and distress, lessen the effect of the injury and may save life. Time spent on long and elaborate
examination of casualty may be time lost in his ultimate recovery.
3. Treatment obvious injuries and conditions endangering life such as failure of breathing, severe bleeding and
sever shock before making a complete diagnosis.
4. Take first aid material if this is immediately available. If standard equipment is not available the First Aider must
depend on material to hand which will have to be improvised as required.
5. Study the surroundings carefully. These may influence the action to be taken and, therefore, require care full
consideration, for example:(a) DANGER from falling buildings, moving machinery, electric current, fire,
poisonous gases and similar hazards.(b) WEATHER. If the accident occurs out-of-doors, the casualty may be
treated in the open if the weather is fine; if the weather is bad, he must be removed to shelter as soon as is
reasonably possible.(c) SHELTER. Note house and building near at hand, whether occupied or unoccupied and
whether likely to be particularly useful, such as Chemists shop.

Otherwise temporary shelter may be provided by means of umbrellas, rugs and the like. (d) LIGHT. It is
impossible to treat a patient satisfactorily without sufficient light and the First Aider must provide for this. (e)
ASSISTANCE. Crowds must be tactfully controlled. If a doctor is present, work under his direction if not, ask if
anyone with a knowledge of first aid is present. If neither is available make use of bystanders to the best advantage.
6. Reassure the casualty by speaking encouragingly to him. Warn him to lie still and tell him that he is in trained
hands.

GOLDEN RULES OF FIRST AID

1. Do first things first quickly, quietly and without fuss or panic.

2. Give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped-every second counts.

3. Stop any bleeding.

4. Guard against or treat for shock by moving the casualty as little as possible and handling him gently.

5. Do not attempt too much-do the minimum that is essential to save life and prevent the condition from
worsening.

6. Reassure the casualty and those around and so help to lessen anxiety.

7. Do not allow people to crows round as fresh air is essential.

8. Do not remove clothes unnecessarily.

9. Arrange for the removal of the casualty to the care of a Doctor or hospitals soon as possible