gbpc earthquake awareness

7/30/2019 GBPC Earthquake Awareness

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EARTHQUAKEEARTHQUAKE

AWARENESSAWARENESS

4-5 quakes/day

20 quakes/week

Alvin S. Matabang, CSPAlvin S. Matabang, CSPCorporate Security Manager09209688251 / 09277608262



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An Earthquake Is . . .

A sudden slipping or movement of a portion

of the Earths crust, caused by a suddenrelease of stresses, usually less than 25 milesbelow the surface.




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Damage Caused by Earthquakes

Collapsed buildings

Damage to utilities,structures, and roads



res an exp os ons Structural instability

Northern Luzon July 16, 1990

7.9 M

Manila, 1968

200 people died when the RubyTower collapsed in a 7.3 M.


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Ground shaking Ground rupture

FireLandslides

Liquefaction Tsunami


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Likelihood of an Earthquake

The greatest likelihood

of a major earthquakeis in:



e es a eyPoint

Manila Trench


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Earthquake Statistics

35% of Manila majorpopulation lives inzones of potentialmajor disaster.

West ValleyFault



es ents o ar naface the highest risk.

ManilaTrench

Model M Characteristics

08 WestValley Fault

7.2 Severe Damage

13 ManilaTrench 7.9 Tsunami


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Earthquake Preparedness

Develop an earthquakeplan (office/home)

Conduct earthquake drills

Develo a lan for office



and home (reuniting yourfamily members)

Identify an out-of-townfamily contact

Keep supplies on hand


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Earthquake Preparedness

Ask the help of structuralengineers or building engineers

in evaluating structuralsoundness of house,condominium or hotel



Locate safe spots in the house Identify hazards (decors, shelf,

cabinets, frames, mirrors, ceiling

fan, chandelier) Plan your evacuation route

avoid bridges or flyovers

Learn to use fire extinguisher


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During an Earthquake

Drop, cover, and hold.

If indoors, stay there!

If outdoors, find a spot



,window glass, trees,streetlights, power lines

and overpasses. If in a vehicle, drive to a

clear spot and stop.


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After an Earthquake

Help others

Check damages andextinguish small fires



cabinets cautiously

Tune to radio news

Expect aftershocks Avoid needless telephone/

cellphone use


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