Event Details
AmCham North Luzon will be conducting a seminar on "Disaster Awareness and Preparedness" on March 28, 9:00am – 11:30am via Zoom.
Disaster preparedness isn't just the right thing to do; it's the smart thing to do. Chaos, confusion, and loss of life and property are just some of the expected outcomes of any disaster. And, everyone has an important role to play to lessen such negative impact. This seminar will highlight the basic information, fundamental concepts, the risks and hazards to prepare for and practices to properly and effectively prepare for disasters.
Sharing their knowledge and insights:
Mr. Hilton Hernando,
Chief
Pampanga River Basin Flood Forecasting and Warning Center
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
Typhoon Awareness and Preparedness
• PAG ASA Weather Terminologies
• Rainfall Bulletin
• Flood maps of Pampanga
• Pampanga River Basin Information
• Hurricane Protocol
Mr. Teresito C. Bacolcol
Officer-in-Charge
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
Earthquake Awareness and Preparedness
• Earthquake terminologies
• Earthquake risk map of Pampanga
• Understanding PHIVOLCS advisories and forecast
• Volcanic eruption in relation to earthquake
Mr. John Judilla, Head of Safety, Ayala Property Management Corporation, (Best Practices)
Mr. Christopher Grajo, Co-author Philippine National Disaster Response Plan (The Role of Technology)
Mr. Ferdinand Abella Juan, Disaster Resilience Expert (Family Preparedness)