DRRR FINALS

• HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL is a process or phenomenon of atmospheric, hydrological or oceanographic nature acts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage.
• TYPHOON

  Tropical cyclone, also called typhoon or hurricane, an intense circular storm that originates over warm tropical oceans and is characterized by low atmospheric pressure, high winds, and heavy rain.
• Signal 1: Categorized as Tropical Depression, with wind threat of 39 - 61 km/h. Has the potential impact of minimal to minor threat to life and property.
• Signal 2: Categorized as Tropical Storm, with a wind threat of 62 - 88 km/h. Has a potential impact of minor to moderate threat to life and property.
• Signal 3: Categorized as Super Tropical Storm, with a wind threat of 89 - 117 km/h. Has a potential impact of moderate to significant threat to life and property.
• Signal 4: Categorized as Typhoon, with a wind threat of 118 - 184 km/h. Has a potential threat of significant to severe threat to life and property.
• Signal 5: Categorized as Super Typhoon, with a wind threat of 185 km/h or higher. Has a potential impact of extreme threat to life and property.
• 2. Flood & Flash Flood - Flood is an overflow of water in land. Sometimes, a river might receive extra water, caused by heavy rains or either other natural disaster.
• 1. Inland Flooding - Is a technical name for ordinary flooding that occurs in inland areas, hundred miles from the coast.
• Flash floods are caused by heavy rain or the sudden release of water 

  over a short period of time. The name "flash" refers to their fast

  occurrence and also to their raging torrents of water that move with

  great speed. Flashfloods are also caused by heavy precipitation in a

  short period of time, usually less than 6 hours.
• River flooding occurs when water levels in rivers, lakes, and streams rise

  and overflow onto the surrounding banks, shores, and neighboring land.
• Coastal flooding is the inundation of land areas along the coast by 

  seawater.
• Urban flooding occurs when there is a lack of drainage in an urban area.
• Storm surge or "Daluyong ng Bagyo" in the Philippine system where the irregular sea-level rise during tropical cyclone or "bagyo" occurs. When the tropical cyclone reaches the coast, powerful winds force the ocean water over the coastal low-lying areas, which can lead to flooding.
• Orange Alarm: 1.1 - 3 meters, storm surge is expected
• Red Alarm: 3 meters above, storm surge is catastropic
• EL NINO

  means The Little Boy, or Christ Child in Spanish. El Niño was originally recognized by fishermen off the coast of South America in the 1600s, with the appearance of unusually warm water in the Pacific Ocean.
• LA NINA

  means The Little Girl in Spanish. La Niña is also sometimes called El Viejo, anti-El Niño, or simply "a cold event."
• TRIANGLE OF FIRE

  THE FIRE TRIANGLE IS A SIMPLE MODEL USED TO UNDERSTAND THE INGREDIENTS NECESSARY FOR MOST FIRES.
• TRIANGLE ILLUSTRATES A FIRE REQUIRES THREE ELEMENTS:

  HEAT – TO REACH IGNITION TEMPERATURE

  FUEL – OR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL TO FEED THE FIRE

  OXYGEN – TO SUSTAIN COMBUSTION
• COOKING-RELATED FIRE

  Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires, and unattended cooking is the top contributing factor.
• Things to do to prevent cooking fire:

  Do not leave your cooking unattended.

  Keep your cooking area clean and free of combustible materials.

  Don’t put anything that catches fire near your stove or burner.
• Things to do to control cooking fire:

  Cover the fire by placing a lid over the pan.

  Turn off the burner or stove.

  In case of oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed.

  In case of microwave fire, unplug the power source and keep the door closed.
• CIGARETTES

  Smoking is hazardous to your health in many ways—including the potential for igniting fires from cigarette butts dropped on carpeting, furniture, or other flammable materials.
• Fires from smoking can be prevented by following these tips:

  
  

  Do not smoke in bed or anywhere that you might fall asleep.

  
  

  If you smoke, do it outside.

  
  

  Do not discard cigarettes in potted plants, landscaping vegetation or bark dust – they can easily catch fire.

  
  

  Use a deep, sturdy ashtray or a non-combustible container that cannot be tipped over.

  
  

  Before throwing away butts or ashes, douse in water or sand.
• ELECTRICAL FIRE

  Electrical problem is one of the causes of structure fires and fire deaths.

  Fire incidents due to electrical wiring are caused by faulty wiring and faulty equipment or appliances.
• Fires caused by electric can be prevented by the following appropriate actions.

  • Avoid overloading outlets.
  • Don’t use an extension cord with a major appliance like television, air conditioner and refrigerator.
  • Keep Flammable Objects Away from Electrical Outlets and Cords
  • Unplug Small Devices and Appliances When Not in Use.
  • Retire Older Appliances
• CANDLES

  During brown out or power outage, candles are the most popular source

  of light because it is always available even in sari-sari stores. However, candles are dangerous if left in a place where children can reach them.
• Class A

  Wood, paper, cloth, trash, and other ordinary materials.

  Symbol Triangle A
• Class K

  Cooking media like vegetable or animal oils and fats

  Symbol Hexagon K
• Class D

  Combustible Materials

  Symbol Star D
• Class B

  Gasoline, oil, paint or other flammable liquids.

  Symbol Square B
• Class C

  Live electrical equipment or wirings.

  Symbol Circle C
• P.A.S.S

  Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
• Aim: Aim the nozzle or hose at the base of the fire, not at the flames.
• Squeeze: Squeeze the handle to discharge the extinguishing agent
• Pull: Pull the pin or ring at the top of the extinguisher.
• Sweep: Sweep the nozzle or hose from side to side, covering the base of the fire with the extinguishing agent.