All the Days of March, Part 5
(A month-long of dealing with public health concerns)
Just a day after the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Castillejos, Zambales and the provinces of Central Luzon, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit the Visayas region. If you feel the ground shaking beneath your feet, stay calm and remember the three basic steps to safety: DROP TO THE GROUND, TAKE COVER BY GETTING UNDER A STURDY DESK OR TABLE, HOLD ON TO IT UNTIL THE SHAKING STOPS.
Fire is a main earthquake hazard. Fire in an earthquake can come from broken gas lines and power lines. Be careful. Don’t just go back inside the building without the “fire out” pronouncement.
Emergency Hotlines (Source: Official Gazette)
9-1-1 is the national emergency telephone number for the Philippines. It is referred to by its official name Emergency Network Philippines (ENP). It is managed by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Public Complaint Hotline 8888
National Disaster and Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Trunklines: 911-5061 to 65 Operations Center: (02) 911-1406, (02) 912-2665, (02) 911-5668
Office of Civil Defense: (NCR) (02) 421-1918, (02) 9132786
Red Cross Hotline: 143, (02) 527-0000, (02) 527-8385 to 95
Philippine National Police Hotline: 117, 722-0650 Text hotline: 0917-847-57-57
Bureau of Fire Protection (NCR) Direct line: (02) 426-02-19, (02) 426-3812, (02) 426-0246
Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Hotline: 136 Trunkline: (02) 882-4150 to 77 Road Emergency: 320 Rescue: 337 Flood control: (02) 882-0925
Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Public Assistance Center: 7890
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