Prepared Measures for the Rainy Season

DepEd Memo No. 108 s 2016

Prepared Measures for the Rainy Season

All staff of schools and offices are advised to do the following:

• a. Ensure that school buildings can withstand heavy rain and strong winds. Anchor the facilities build at ground level with guy wires to strenthen the stability of the structure

• b. Identify a storage area for safekeeping of learning materials, teachers manual, vital records and equipment (fax, laptops, computers, photocopiers, TV, VCR among machines. preferably on an elevated room to ensure protection from rain and flood,

• c. Turn off and unplug electrical equipment and appliances when not in use

• d. Equip school with first aid kits, flashlights, megaphones and other necessary supplies that may be needed in times of emergencies.

• e. Prepared the classrooms for possible use as evacuation centers and ensure that the staff in charge of the keys are available.

• f. Regularly conduct school disaster response drills or simulations

• g. Post emergency hotline numbers in classrooms and offices

• h. Update database of student and their family contact details and

• i. Prepare contingency plan

Reference

http://www.deped.gov.ph/sites/default/files/DM_s2016_108.pdf