President Marcos Urges Filipinos to Prepare for Disasters on Their Own!
After a series of earthquakes and typhoons hit the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. released a video blog on Sunday urging the public to strengthen their preparedness for disasters and catastrophes.
President Marcos emphasized that disaster preparedness and relief cannot rely solely on the government; individuals should start preparing immediately on their own.
"First, make a plan. Every family member should know where to go and where to meet when an earthquake occurs, ensuring that the meeting place is a safe location."
"Second, prepare an emergency kit. What exactly is an emergency kit? What should be in it? Important documents, identification, and valuables that we cannot lose, as well as basic survival items such as food, should be included. It should include canned food, biscuits, water, a first aid kit, which is very important, of course, along with medicine and an emergency hygiene kit, a flashlight, a whistle, a lighter, etc. You can also put a sturdy mobile phone or radio in it. It would be better if you could have some emergency cash in the bag, so that if you need to run, it's already prepared, and you won't have to search and collect your things at the last minute."
President Marcos stated that the Philippines is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, which is why the public must always be prepared.
"Whether it is an earthquake or a volcanic eruption, we need to further strengthen our disaster preparedness and response. These disasters are natural for our country, so the reminders I mentioned are also natural for us. Not only to deal with disasters, but also to learn from each disaster. New Filipinos are more wise and proactive, and we all must be careful."
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