TAGUM WATER DISTRICT

Mirafuentes Dist., National Highway, Tagum City

DISASTER
SAFETY PLAN
 Acknowledgement

On behalf of Davao City Water District Management, the Office of the Pollution
Control

and Safety Officer (PCSO) would like to acknowledge the effort extended by the
Bureau

of Fire Protection (BFP) and 911 in reviewing the Disaster Preparedness Plan (DPP)

most especially for providing additional vital inputs.

Table of Contents Contents Page

Emergency Phone Numbers 1

Introduction & Objectives 2

FIRE SAFETY PLAN 3

-Definition of Terms 4

-Prevention 4-5

-Fire Alarm/Signals 5

-General Guidelines on Fire Control 5-6

-Duties and Responsibilities 6-8

EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS 9

-Earthquake Terms 10

-Things to do before an Earthquake 11

-Six Ways to Plan Ahead 11

-Things to do during an Earthquake 11-12

-After the shaking stops 12

-Assist Others 13

-Stay safe 13

-Communicate 13

-Duties and Responsibilities 13-14

FLOOD 15
 -Flood Terms 16

-Instruction to occupants in case of floods 16-18

-Duties and Responsibilities 18

BOMB THREATS 19

-Bomb Threat 20

-Instructions to occupants in case Bomb Threat is received 20

-What to do in case of a:

BOMB 20

BOMB THREAT 21

-Duties and Responsibilities 22

HOSTAGE 23

-Procedures to Employees in a Hostage Situation 24

-Duties and Responsibilities 24

ROBBERY 25

-Instruction to Occupants during a Robbery 26

-Guidelines after the Robbery 26

-Duties and Responsibilities 26

Annexes

1. Emergency Response Team Structure (Sector A, B & C) 27-29

2. Disaster Preparedness Tips 30-31

3. How to Operate a Fire Extinguisher 32

4. Occupant Fire Procedure Signage 33

5. Evacuation Hints Signage 34

6. Emergency Supplies Checklist 35

7. Bomb Threat Checklist 36

8. Floor & Site Evacuation Route 37-39

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

FIRE STATION

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POLICE STATION

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BOMB SQUAD

-NO DATA

ALTERNATIVE NUMBER

911
INTRODUCTION:

Tagum Water District (TWD) is vulnerable to sudden emergencies and cataclysmic

events. Disasters, whether classified as natural like Fire, Earthquake, and Flood or
manmade like Bomb Threats and other Acts of Terrorism will deprive life, health and
property.

When unpredictable emergencies strike our immediate safety and prompt recovery
will depend on the existing levels of preparedness among managers, employees
and staff.

Many of these disasters are inevitable and may come in any form or type, but the
damages they do to a water utility are similar.

Tagum Water District (TWD) is known for extracting and distributing potable and
affordable mans vital resource: WATER.

For this reason, the Disaster Preparedness Plan is created to provide information on
how to respond to various types of emergency incidents that may occur, including;

. Fire

. Earthquake

. Flood

. Bomb Threats

. Hostage

This will give guidance in the event of any disaster in which all actions will be made
to ensure the safe evacuation and welfare of employees, customers and guests, and
restore normal operations within the quickest possible period.

Today, it is no longer a question of whether a natural or intentional disaster will

occur.

The question is when will it occur and how do we respond to it.

OBJECTIVES:

. To save lives, minimize injuries and reduce damages to property

. To establish a safe and orderly evacuation method in an area or building in case of

emergency.

. To provide checklist of procedures for responding to, and reporting an emergency.

. To ensure the safety of all DCWD employees, consumers and guests.

FIRE SAFETY PLAN

DEFINITION OF TERMS

1. Fire Brigade / Emergency Response Team

A group, team or organization of company personnel trained in firefighting, control

operations using all available emergency equipment and to implement pre, actual
and post disaster related activities.

2. Destructive Fire

A fire that develops beyond control and causes damage to life and property or
results to delays in operation FUEL, HEAT, and OXYGEN must be present before
there can be fire.

3. Fuel

Is anything combustible; any solid; liquid or gas that can burn. Flammable material
is anything capable of being easily ignited and of burning rapidly. WITHOUT FUEL
there can be no fire. Help prevent unwanted/destructive fires by:

a) Getting rid of unwanted fuel in the form of rubbish and waste.

b) Storing fuels and combustible materials carefully.

4. Heat

Heat sources can come from flames, sparks, lighted cigarette butts, friction,
electrical sources, hot pipes and equipment. WITHOUT HEAT there can be no fire.
Help prevent fires by:

a) Taking care when applying heat.

b) Eliminating unwanted sources of heat.

5. Oxygen
Comes mainly from the air we breathe and also from some chemicals. WITHOUT
OXYGEN there can be no fire. Help prevent unwanted fires by keeping heated
flammable substances out of contact with oxygen. Put out unwanted fires by
smothering them to remove the oxygen.

PREVENTION

These are practices/actions that can either reduce the chances of a fire emergency
occurring or reduce the potential exposure if an emergency occurs. It focuses on
general building practices, adequate training and drills, and appropriate monitoring
of compliance.

1. Building Practices

Installation of fire/smoke detectors and fire alarms.

Keep fire extinguisher ready at all times.

Do not keep combustible materials near heaters/stoves; if possible get rid of

them.

Do not use electrical appliances or equipment with frayed cords, and not over load
electrical wall sockets.

Avoid running electrical cords under rugs.

Shut off and unplug all electrical equipment & lightings after office hours or before
leaving office.

Put-off cigarette butts on ashtray and not on trash can.

2. Training and Drills

Firefighting team should undergo training at least once a year for refresher
purposes.

Fire drills should be conducted at least once a year.

3. Monitoring

Managers and supervisors shall ensure observance of the above fire prevention
practices among their employees.

FIRE ALARM/SIGNALS
1. Continuous siren for one minute or more depending on the response of personnel.

2. Successive blowing of whistles of security guards or continuous ringing of hour-

signal bells at guardhouses to assist in making personnel aware of the emergency.

GENERAL GUIDELINES ON FIRE CONTROL

A. Guidelines on Fire Control Preparedness

Being ready to fight the fire means you should know what to do if a fire occurs. This
requires:

1. Understanding fire prevention arrangements where you work.

2. Being able to learn how to use the firefighting equipment.

3. Knowing the location of all firefighting equipment.

4. Leaving fire-fighting equipment clear of obstructions.

5. Learning the location of each fire exit or nearest escape routes.

6. Keeping escape routes/exit passages clear of obstructions.

7. Learning the location of all fire alarms.

B. Guidelines on Actual Fire Control

If fire breaks out, immediate correct action gives the best chance of putting it out
quickly, reducing the danger to life and keeping minimal damage.

If you find a fire, remember these six steps to SAFETY:

S ound alarm immediately

A dvise fire brigade

F ight fire with equipment available

E vacuate if necessary

T ell everyone to get clear

Y ou must not re-enter a burning building

C. The above six steps are important for the following reasons:
1. The first few minutes after a fire starts are vital in controlling it.

2. It is better for the fire brigade to arrive at a small fire under control than to arrive
at a large fire out of control.

3. Someone watching for the fire brigade can direct them right to the fire without
delay.

4. A small fire can be quickly controlled with the correct type of portable equipment.

5. Once a fire gets too big to control, any delay in evacuating the building could cost
lives.

6. Smoke and gases inside a burning building are dangerous even when flames and
heat are some distance away.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations Head (OH)

1. Must know the Fire Safety Plan and ensure its implementation.

2. Upon notification or knowledge of the emergency, the OH shall quickly assess the
situation and shall assume over all command and provide instruction to all team
leaders, after which shall inform the General Manager of the situation.

3. Must stay at the command post at all times.

4. Forbids anyone to re-enter the building until the Fire Department authorizes to do
so.

When okay, give the ALL CLEAR to allow building occupants to re-enter the
building after which informs the General Manager.

Assistant Operation Head

1. Assists the Team Leader in planning and implementing the Fire Safety Plan.

2. Assumes the functions and a responsibility of the OH in the latters absence.

3. Performs such other functions as directed by the OH.

4. Can go to the fire scene and supervise the different teams in doing actual
operations.

Safety Officer / Engineer

1. Reports immediately to OH and assist him in management of all emergency
tactical activities.

2. Assess emergency response activities to ensure they are safe and comply with
the Companys rules and regulations or standards.

3. Exercises emergency authority to stop and prevent unsafe acts and conditions.

4. Documents all relevant actions and decisions, including date and time.

Fire Warden

1. If the fire is on his building, assembles his men and leads them in fighting the
fire.

Otherwise, if the fire is on another building alerts all his members and reports to the
Team Leader of that building for instructions.

Firefighting Team

1. The team shall control and put out the fire, provides necessary action in
preventing injury to personnel, and takes steps to reduce damage to property.

2. Upon notification or knowledge of the fire emergency, the team shall rush to the
fire scene, carrying with them the fire extinguishers they could get and carry. The
team leader shall give orders to coordinate efforts and avoid confusions.

3. Shall make sure that everyone gets out in the event that the fire gets out of
control, or if the teams escape route is threatened/obscured by smoke.

General Services

1. The team shall ensure that in the event of fire, the electric power is cut-off. The
genset, however, shall be readied for use if necessary.

2. Shall promptly dispatch drivers and vehicles once transport services are required.

Medical Team
1. Sets up and manned the first-aid station at the designated location in the
evacuation area.

2. Provides the required first aid and medical treatments to all personnel needing
their assistance.

Evacuation Team

1. Concentrates on the safe evacuation of all building occupants in their zone and
urge people to stay calm, and to evacuate the building in an orderly manner.

2. At the sound of the building fire alarm, immediately tries to determine which part
of the building is on fire.

3. Ensures that the buildings where they are assigned are complete