DISASTER MANAGEMENT
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Having a portal of readily usable knowledge and information on health emergencies is one proactive way to prepare for their occurrence. Follow the links to find information on health emergency/disaster management
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Natural Disasters – Myths and Realities |
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Pan American Health Organization |
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This webpage lists a number of myths and their corresponding realities in relation to natural disasters. |
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December 2009 |
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Disaster Management |
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Tropical Storm “Ondoy” – Response from the Department of Health |
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Department of Health, Philippines |
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This site runs down the “actions taken by the Department of Health” in response to the health concerns of the Filipino people during the Tropical Storm “Ondoy” |
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Accessed: December 2009
Created: October 1, 2009 |
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Disaster Management |
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“Ondoy” and “Pepeng” Daily Information Kit |
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Department of Health, Philippines |
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This site contains the “Information Kit” which runs down the health consequences of the Typhoons’ “Ondoy” and “Pepeng”. |
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Accessed: December 2009
Created: October 29, 2009 |
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Disaster Management |
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“Ondoy” and “Pepeng” Updates: “Ondoy” and “Pepeng” Chronicles |
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Department of Health, Philippines |
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This site contains the “Information Kit” which runs down the health consequences of the Typhoons’ “Ondoy” and “Pepeng” reported on a daily basis. |
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Accessed: December 2009
Created: October 29, 2009 |
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Disaster Management |
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Disaster Management Service |
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The Philippine National Red Cross |
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The Disaster Management Services (DMS) provides relief in times of disasters and carries on measures to minimize the suffering caused by them. Disaster preparedness is also a major component of its program that aims to prepare especially the vulnerable communities in the event of calamities |
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Accessed: December 2009 (c) 2006 |
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Disaster Management |
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Community Based Disaster Management in the Philippines: Making a Difference in People's Lives |
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Lorna P. Victoria, Director, Center for Disaster Preparedness |
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This paper highlights the features, processes, components and gains of community based preparedness and mitigation of key organizations involved in the Philippine Disaster Management Forum (Victoria, L. P.) |
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Accessed: December 2009 |
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