Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VIII (EASTERN VISAYAS)
MATAG-OB DISTRICT
SAN SEBASTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Contingency
Plan JOCYL A. PELAYO

for
School DRRM Coordinator

JIMMY MONTEALTO
Typhoon District DRRM Coordinator

SCHOOL DISASTER CONTINGENCY FOR TYPHOON

A. Introduction
Disaster knows no race, ethnicity or political boundaries. They may strike at
any time or place. During times of disaster, the risk to the most vulnerable groups in
the school are learners is high. Every region is confronted with challenges of
mitigating the effect, especially in disaster-prone areas.

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Department of Education
REGION VIII (EASTERN VISAYAS)
MATAG-OB DISTRICT
SAN SEBASTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Disasters disrupt the schooling pattern of children and the youth, and affect
the quality of education service in school communities. Classes can be suspended for
an uncertain period of time and special classes may be necessary to make up for the
lost time, extending the school year of children. These special classes are usually held
in emergency learning spaces or makeshift classrooms within the school grounds.
Whether natural or man-made disasters, would really affect the education
sector in our respective region since it causes damage to school buildings, loss
furniture, learning materials and equipment, resulting in disruption of the education
program.
San Sebastian Elementary School is located at Brgy.San Sebastian, Matag-ob,
Leyte.It is one of the multigrade schools in the District of Matag-ob. It is founded in
the year 1975 and located 2.5 kilometers away northeast of the Poblacion.The school
has a total land area of 10,000sq. m. with flat topography. It is a complete school in a
small category. Kindergarten to Grade VI is offered . The total enrollment is 57
pupils, 24 male and 33 female with 3 teaching staff and 1 school head.

The school has 3 buildings, each building has 2 classrooms including ICT room
and Principals office. All buildings are in good condition. The school has a playground
for children, communal comfort room and functional lavatories with water supply . The
entire school perimeter area is secured.

Barangay San Sebastian is located in an upland area and is classified as hilly.

Rationale:
Matag-ob, Leyte is exposed to seven natural hazards: such as typhoon, landslide, flooding,
fire, drought and earthquake. San Sebastian is exposed to four identified hazards such as
earthquake, typhoon, landslide and fire. Typhoon and earthquake are the most common and most
destructive hazards that affect the school.
As we all know that based on the data identification among hazards, typhoon is the no.1 in
the hazards mentioned. Based on the ever-recorded hazards, typhoons had been destructive to the
locality that bring landslides and destroyed properties both schools and community houses and crops.
Back to the actual scenario during typhoon Yolanda, mostly of classrooms were damaged which
greatly affect the school operation. The school is located on top of the hill which is prone to strong

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Department of Education
REGION VIII (EASTERN VISAYAS)
MATAG-OB DISTRICT
SAN SEBASTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

winds. Because of this reason, there is a need for a contingency plan to ensure the protection of
lives and properties in the event of typhoon which will guarantee the preparedness of the school in
the implementation of the disaster risk reduction management.

Disaster Before During after

(Scenario
)
Typhoon Monitor and listen to
weather updates and
advisories from TV or Radio
on the potential hazard that
school can face.
Inform other school
authorities of any impending
hazardous situation.
Post warning sign
signs/flags in appropriate
color for different warning
level at prominent and
designated places in the
school
Disseminate the information
to all the classrooms and
teachers.
Coordinate with the other
teams and inform them the
latest weather updates.
Keep your typhoon kit such
as: medicines that includes
alcohol, flashlights,
whistles, facemask and face
shield, ready to eat foods
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During typhoon, listen to a After typhoon, we
weather updates if possible, should still be alert
stay alert for any sign of and cautious due to
threat in your area and do falling debris, might
the following: post danger awaits us.
Remain calm and stay in the Before returning home,
safest area inside the house wait for the
or the evacuation center. authorities to announce
that it is safe to go
back to your place or
house.
Turn off main switch like Keep away from
water and electricity. danger.
a. Falling trees
b. Damaged power
wires/lines.
c. Structure with
damages
Have radio, whistles in case Give way to rescue and
of emergency and emergency teams.
flashlights, lamps in case loss
of electricity.
Keep away from possible Be extra careful when
dangers like glass windows. making repairs at home
and in school.
Don’t go through flood Check your family
waters. members.
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Department of Education
REGION VIII (EASTERN VISAYAS)
MATAG-OB DISTRICT
SAN SEBASTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

be ready where you can

easily get in case of
emergency.
Learn evacuation map or
route and how would you get
there if you need to
evacuate.
Evacuate immediately once
asked by the authorities to
do so.
Make plans to secure your
property of being destroyed
or wet.
Turn off electrical
appliances.
Ensure a water supply for
sanitary purpose.
Find out how to keep during
and after emergency.
If you are unable to
evacuate, go the safest area
or room and observe the
guidelines:
1. Stay indoors during
the typhoon and away
windows and glass
doors.
2. Close all interior
doors and brace
external door.
Be sure check the
electrical gadgets
before turning on.
Be sure to observe
health protocol while in
the evacuation center
to avoid Covid- 19 .
Check the properties
be sure it is intact or
usable.
Check the area
whether it is safe to
go out and secure the
family from the falling
trees, post, live wires
etc.

Prepared by:

JOCYL A. PELAYO
School DRRM Coordinator

Noted:
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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VIII (EASTERN VISAYAS)
MATAG-OB DISTRICT
SAN SEBASTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FAITH A. MADJUS
School Head

Recommending Approval:

JIMMY D. MONTEALTO
District DRRM Coordinator

Approved:

EVELYN R. DEL PRADO, Ed. D.

District Head

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Lead to Go, Love to Grow, Live to Glow . . .

 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VIII (EASTERN VISAYAS)
MATAG-OB DISTRICT
SAN SEBASTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Lead to Go, Love to Grow, Live to Glow . . .