Pala-isip

A Philippine Airlines 747 (PR102) that was experiencing landing gear issues makes an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Due to the skill of the pilot, all of the 420 passengers and crew on board arrived safely. According to sources, the aircraft experienced 2 blown tires during flight.

Here's some good advice I found on extending emergency relief from the Philippine Daily Inquirer . The following are some of CNDR’s tips. • Do the groundwork first. Get the number of individuals and families affected, as well as the number of fatalities, the injured or those ill, and of houses damaged or destroyed. Also gather data on crop damage, condition of critical facilities and estimated cost of damage. • Identify the worst hit and least served communities. • Coordinate with the Department of Social Work and Development and the National Disaster Coordinating Council. • Identify targets and prepare assistance based on immediate needs, usually medicine and rescue. Consult with other NGOs so that efforts don’t overlap and “over-serve” certain communities. • In preparing food assistance, try to give families what can cover their basic caloric needs for one week. Avoid giving foodstuffs that are low in nutrients like noodles. A standard package that can sustain a family of five fo...

I found this interesting article on the Philippine Star that in certain countries where people have become reliant on rescue groups like "911". They are teaching people to what is called "bystander rescue". Under this setup, laymen are being trained with the assumption that the supposed elite rescue teams are not always helpful in times of disaster. Reigi Cruz, director of the non-government organization Emergency Resource Center Inc., said it was high time that people “learn to be self-reliant and protect themselves.” "Within 72 to 98 hours from the time of impact of a disaster, you only have each other to depend on for help." Cruz told The STAR in an interview. “There’s the mentality that it (disaster) will never happen to me,” Cruz stressed, explaining why the pro-active role of residents in preparing for worst-case scenario has not been so popular in the Philippines. “Everything’s (information) on the Internet and available to the public,” Cruz said. ...

Bagyong Pepeng is reported to hit Metro Manila this weekend. Please make necessary preparations. Here are some survival guides Prepare first aid kit Store some bottled water Prepare some canned goods or dry food Put some clean clothes in a resealable bag like underwear, shirt and pants Teach everyone in the household what to do in case of an emergency like where to meet and who to look out for (buddy system). Prepare an emergency bag/kit Things to put in an emergency kit Flashlight Batteries Portable radio Matches Candles (small) Water canister Spare cellphone (battery fully charged) Small towel T-shirt Small mirror Whistle Be safe!