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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR THE WEST VALLEY FAULT

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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR THE WEST VALLEY FAULT

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!The affected cities and towns are as follows:

West Valley Fault Quezon City

Marikina Makati Pasig

Taguig Muntinlupa

Bulacan (Doña Remedios Trinidad, Norzgaray, San Jose Del Monte City) Rizal (Rodriguez)

Laguna (San Pedro City, Biñan, Sta Rosa, Cabuyao, Calamba) Cavite (Carmona, General Mariano Alvarez, Silang)

East Valley Fault !

Rodriguez, Rizal San Mateo, Rizal

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In the studies conducted, however, what emerged as the worst case scenario is a magnitude 7.2 earthquake from the West Valley Fault on a weekday and at night. Why night time? Partly because the studies found that the

buildings most at risk of damage in the metropolis are residential buildings, according to Solidum.

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BE AWARE

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H O W T O P R E PA R E F O R T H I S D I S A S T E R ?

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PREPARE YOUR SURVIVAL KIT

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• Keep shoes and a working flashlight next to each bed.

• Get a fire extinguisher for your home. Your local fire department can train you and your family to

use it properly. • Teach everyone in your household to use

emergency whistles and/or to knock three times repeatedly if trapped. Rescuers are trained to

listen for such sounds.

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Sign that the West Valley Fault moved !

Given that it is not the only fault line that could affect Metro Manila, how do you know if it is the West Valley Fault that

moved? !

You will know by detecting the type of motion you feel when the earthquake strikes.

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According to Solidum, those near the epicenter of a quake will first feel an up and down ground motion, followed by a

horizontal ground motion.

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DURING THE EARTHQUAKE

STAY AWAY FROM BUILDING OR ELECTRIC POSTS THAT MIGHT FALL!!!

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A F T E R T H E E A R T H Q U A K E• Select a safe place outside of your home to meet your family or

housemates after the shaking. • Designate an out-of-area contact person who can be called by

everyone in the household to relay information. • Keep copies of essential documents, such as identification,

insurance policies, and financial records, in a secure, waterproof container, and keep with your disaster supplies kits. Include a

household inventory (a list and photos or video of your belongings).

• You may have to take additional steps, especially if someone has a disability or other access and functional needs. Register with

your local fire department for assistance so needed help can be provided.

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Tsunami Watch

Obtain a NOAA Weather Radio with the Public Alert feature to notify you of tsunamis and other hazards.

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Learn how to protect yourself no matter where you are when the earthquake strikes!!!!!!