MBC's DISASTER RESPONSE PROGRAM

RESPONSE

Everything planned in the preparedness plan must be implemented during this part. This is the immediate action of the people after an emergency or a disaster.

A. Responders

Since this Disaster Response Program if made for this Health Care Center, the Medical team would be the first responders if there would be injured people.

B. Damage Assessment

If the windows of the Health Care Center are damaged, replacement of storm-proof materials is recommended.

This part is important since the people who will manage the rebuilding and restoration during the recovery will base on this assessment.

C. Basic Necessities in the Evacuation Center

All supplies and equipment prepared can be consumed during this time.

If there is a scarcity of supplies and equipment prepared, some of the relief goods can be of big help. These relief goods may come from other cities, provinces, regions, and even countries that are not affected by the emergency or disaster.

RECOVERY

A. Damaged Windows

Engineers and construction workers will be the ones who will man the repairing of these windows with storm-proof materials such as: Impact-resistant glass or shutters that can withstand high winds and flying debris. Heavy-duty frames surrounding the windows that can prevent the walls from collapsing.

B. Future Constructions

When planning future constructions of infrastructures around Metro Manila, here are some of the places to consider because of being flood-prone: 1. España – Antipolo-Maceda in Manila 2. Burgos – Manila City Hall vicinity 3. Osmeña – Skyway Northbound and Southbound,Makati 4. EDSA – NorthAvenue, Quezon City 5. Don Bosco, Makati 6. Buendia – South Superhighway (South bound) 7. Buendia – South Superhighway (North bound) 8. C-5 – Bagong Ilog 9. West Service Road, Merville, Paranaque 10. East Service Road, Sales Street 11. North Avenue in front of Trinoma 12. Buendia Extension Macapagal Avenue – World Trade Center 13. EDSA – Camp Aguinaldo Gate 3 14. NLEX Balintawak – Cloverleaf 15. EDSA – Megamall 16. EDSA – Pasong Tamo Magallanes Tunnel 17. Quezon Avenue, Victory Avenue / Biak na Bato 18. C-5 – BCDA,Taguig City 19. R. Papa – Rizal Avenue, Manila 20. C-5 McKinley Road