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    The document outlines and categorizes different types of emergencies that an integrated emergency preparedness and management plan would need to address. It divides emergencies into three categories: natural emergencies including weather events like typhoons and earthquakes; technological emergencies such as fires, hazardous material accidents, and power outages; and human-caused emergencies like civil unrest, hostage situations, and active shooter events. Links to additional resources on emergency preparedness are also provided.

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    For January 11, 2023, Wednesday

    Types of Emergencies

    An Integrated Emergency Preparedness / Management Plan is designed to react to (a) natural,


    (b) technological and (c) human-caused emergencies.

    A. Natural

    Severe Weather (Typhoon, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Thunderstorms, Monsoons, Hail)

    Earthquake

    Tsunami 

    Volcanic Eruption

    Drought

    Heat Wave

    Wildfires 

    Landslides

    Health Emergencies 

    B. Technological

    Fire

    Hazardous Materials Accidents (Poisoning)

    Chemical/Biological/Radiological (CBR) Emergencies

    Aircraft Crashes (Air Traffic Disruption)

    Vehicular Accidents

    Power Outages

    Communication Outages

    C. Human-Caused
    1. National Emergency (war, invasion)

    2. Civil Disorder / Public Disturbances

    3. Hostage-Taking, Active Shooter, Mass Casualty Events

    Emergency Preparedness and Planning

    https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-
    emergencies.html

    https://www.safeopedia.com/definition/194/emergency-preparedness
    Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan 2021-2027
    https://quezoncity.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/QCDRRMP-2021-2027_Volume-1-
    8Sept2021.pdf
    https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/emergency-preparedness/emergency-preparedness/types-of-
    emergencies.php

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