EARTHQUAKE Preparing for and Responding to Disasters

METRO MANILA EARTHQUAKE IMPACT REDUCTION STUDY M.M.E.I.R.S

MMEIRS SCENARIO  7.2 magnitudes earthquake  Severe damage to infrastructure and lifelines  Possible regional separation where Metro Manila will be divided into four (4) zones consisting of different cities under it  Damages of major bridges and buildings both industrial and residential areas.  Secondary impact that will cause fire and tsunamis  will occur along the West Valley Fault at night time  Hundreds of deaths and injuries.

>4 out of 10 buildings >40 % residential bldgs. >28-35 % of public buildings >Most medical facilities, even if undamaged, will not be very useful during first few hours after the quake  Landslide  Road cut/ area separation  Liquefaction  Widespread fire  Rubbles everywhere  Lack of safe water Impact to services  No transportation  No lifelines  Health services disrupted  Lack of food  Lack of shelter Impact to people: >3.15 million refugees >33,500 deaths and >114,000 injuries >Additional deaths from fire >3.1Million displaced pop. > Health workers disaster victims themselves Earthquake Intensity 8.0 (SCENARIO)

ASSUMPTION Health related impactImmediate ImpactSecondary Impact Death52,000 Injured120,00030,000 additional deaths 90,000 need medical care 22,500 admitted 5,400 ICU Displacement3.1 M people Health facilities (Hospitals) Heavily damageInadequate no of beds Human Resource Direct victims ( deaths and injuries) Isolated and trapped Death of family members Logistics and MedicinesDamages and inaccessibleShortage of medicines

YOUR ROLE 1. Training and Curriculum Development 2. Human Resource Development 3. Research 4. Technical Assistance 5. Preparedness of Facilities 6. Response Activities

HEMS WEB PORTAL

PROMOTION AND ADVOCACY  Manual of Operation for Hospitals, Regions, Operation Centers (OPCEN) (2 nd edition)  Pocket Emergency Tool (4th edition) ‏  Manual of Treatment Protocols for Common Communicable Diseases and other Ailments During Emergencies and Disasters (to be updated)  Key Health Messages for Emergencies: Philippines (to be updated)  Responding to Health Emergencies and Disasters – the Philippines Experience  Manual on Hospitals Should be Safe from Disasters

PROMOTION AND ADVOCACY

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