Name of Unit
Earthquake Preparedness and Response Plan
I. Structural areas
of responsibility of unit (structural composition of the unit) [Pls.
specify]
II. Potential falling
structures (aside from ceiling and wall) in our unit during earthquake
(indicate which ones need to be fixed and when)
III. Potential danger
spots to stay away from during earthquake (to be communicated to staff and to
have an identifying mark – black spots)
IV. Safe spots /
recommended structures to seek cover or protection during earthquake
V. Our main response
during earthquake
As spelled out in the
IEC leaflet on MDH Earthquake Preparedness Program.
In addition (if any):
VI. Our main
strategies in case of evacuation in our unit
VI-A. Evacuation
Route
□ Presence of
evacuation maps posted in strategic areas
□ Presence of
adequate signage in evacuation route
□ Absence of
structural impediments in identified evacuation route
□ Others
_________________________________________________________
VI-B. Evacuation Plan
of Persons (Patients / Personnel)
□ Presence of
designated evacuation marshals per unit with specified duties and
responsibilities (at least one, preferably, two):
[Place names here:
_____________________________________________________]
□ Presence of
strategically posted instructions on do’s and don’ts during evacuation
particularly to avoid panic, especially STAMPEDE, and use of elevators
□ Presence of
guidelines on evacuation of patients who are non-ambulatory, unconscious, and
those with intravenous lines and respirators
□ Others
_________________________________________________________
VI-C. Evacuation of
Valuables
□ Presence of
instructions on what valuables to evacuate
□ Cash / checks / investment
papers
□ Records
□ Portable equipment of high
value
□ Others
_________________________________________________________
□ Presence of
prioritizing color tags [red, yellow, green] for records and equipment to
evacuate
□ Others
_________________________________________________________
Revision History:
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Prepared by: Unit Head |
Reviewed by: Earthquake Marshall |
Approved by: Disaster Control Officer / Chair, Disaster Preparedness Committee |
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