Geological family emergency preparedness plan

1. Emergency Planning for Families:

- Every family member, including children, can play a role in ensuring their home and
family are ready for any disaster.
- Understand the specific hazards in your area, such as floods, earthquakes, or volcanic
eruptions.
- Prioritize both physical safety and mental well-being during emergencies.

2. Making Your Own Family Go-Bag:

- Prepare a family emergency kit containing essential items:
- Medications
- Ready-to-eat food
- Toiletries
- Emergency cash
- Important documents
- Clothing
- Other necessary tools for the whole family.

3. Preparing for Typhoons:

- Stay informed about typhoon alerts and warnings issued by local government units
(LGUs) or barangays.
- Ensure your family’s safety during the storm.
- Follow updates from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical
Services Administration (PAGASA) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (NDRRMC).
4. Preparing for Earthquakes:
- Teach your family the “Duck, Cover, and Hold” action during an earthquake.
- After the tremors, remain calm and plan a safe evacuation route for your family.
- Stay updated with guidance and earthquake alerts from the Philippine Institute of
Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) and NDRRMC.

5. Preparing for Volcanic Eruptions:

- Familiarize yourself with the risks associated with volcanic eruptions.
- Be conscious of your home’s structural integrity.
- Arrange furniture and appliances to prevent toppling during ground shaking.
- Ensure each family member has their own emergency bag.

Concept Paper
Week 2
February 19, 2024
 Health vulnerability is one of a major problems that a community faced. The
effect of health vulnerability can cause a problems in the community, either local or
international health vulnerability. In this concept paper I am going to share the concept
of health vulnerability and it’s differences and similarities.

In international concept, vulnerability is the susceptibility of individuals or

populations to adverse health outcomes due to various factors. Vulnerability
encompasses a range of dimensions, including social, economic, environmental, and
health-related factors. Risk-Protective Balance: It results from the interplay between risk
factors (such as poverty, lack of access to healthcare, and social exclusion) and
protective factors (such as social support, education, and resilience). While in the Local
Concept of health vulnerability, heath vulnerability may differ based on cultural,
economic, and healthcare system nuances. Health Infrastructure: Availability of
healthcare services influences vulnerability. Community Resilience: Local communities
often develop coping mechanisms and resilience strategies to address specific
vulnerabilities. Policy and Interventions: Local health policies and interventions target
specific vulnerable groups. Both international and local perspectives recognize risk
factors (e.g., poverty, chronic illness) as contributors to vulnerability. Both levels inform
policy decisions to address vulnerability.

In conclusion, it is important to us that we all know how does the health

vulnerability affect everything. Understanding this concept is crucial for me as a student,
because it gives me a valuable insights and information regarding the effects of health
vulnerability in local and international concept that will guide me in the future.

Joshua Mayo
Student