Monday, May 23, 2011

ADVISORY ON TYPHOON “CHEDENG”



TO: OAAP MEMBERS
RE: ADVISORY ON TYPHOON “CHEDENG”
DATE : 23 MAY 2011

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As per SMS received by the OAAP Secretariat last May 22, 2011, from
Director Susana Cruz, NCR, Office of the Civil Defense, of the National
Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC), stated below
are preventive measures covered by the NDRRMC PREPAREDNESS PLAN for
typhoon “CHEDENG”, as follows:

1. Alert all LGUs and member-agencies of the MMDRRMC for an
emergency meeting.

2. Convene the MMDRRMC for an emergency meeting.

3. Outdoor Advertising Association of the Philippines to roll down all their tarpaulins to prevent future emergencies.

4. To activate OPCEN to EOC of the region. All LGUs and member-agencies
to do the same.

5. Monitor the whole of the region.

6. To conduct pre-emptive evacuation when necessary.

7. Activate volunteer groups.

8. Stockpile and pre-position the relief goods of DSWD-NCR and the LGUs.

9. Use of the tri-media and social networks for the dissemination of information and guidelines.

10. Preposition the response assets of the entire region.

11. Activate HEMS and PRC for Emergency Medical Services.

In compliance with the PREPAREDNESS PLAN of the NDRRMC together with
all Local Government Units (LGUs) and other government agencies
concerned, all BILLBOARD OPERATORS are reminded to ROLL
DOWN billboard displays (tarpaulins), installed in Metro Manila including
Northern and Southern Luzon Areas, (as stated in Preventive Measure No. 3).

There are no public storm warning signals raised yet in Metro Manila and
other areas affected. However, according to PAGASA, Metro Manila will
experience strong winds and gustiness due to Southwest Moonsoon, that will
cause damaged to tarpaulins and pose danger to life and properties.

ADVERTISERS and BILLBOARD OPERATORS are hereby requested to
support and cooperate with the call of the government’s PREPAREDNESS
PLAN.

For your information and proper guidance.

Your kind understanding and cooperation are indeed necessary.

Thank you very much.




OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES

Cc: PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL ADVERTISERS (PANA)

ADVERTISING BOARD OF THE PHILIPPINES (ADBOARD)

 
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