Killer Quake...Are You Prepared For It?

The recent earthquake that devastated Indonesia recently has reminded me once more of the gruesome experience we had in early 1990's wherein our country has been struck by several killer quakes.True enough, earthquake cannot be immediately predicted unlike typhoons, tsunamis, hurricanes and volcano eruptions. Earthquake strikes anywhere...anytime, like a raging lightning unexpectedly...without warning...without any visible sign.


Hundreds of thousands of precious lives have lost from earthquake catastrophies and sad to say that some of the casualties perished while rescuers were trying their best to save them.


Although we have already developed modern equipment and facilities for saving lives, still, these cannot match and prevent the wrath of mother nature. Ironically, we also lack oftentimes the necessary manpower in saving lives during disasters...be it man-made or natural disaster.


Perhaps the recent tragedy in Indonesia brought by the killer the said earthquake would remind us once more of our preparedness capabilities to cope with any unexpected disaster or calamity that might strike in our own community...in our neighborhood...and perhaps in our very own home.


Maybe its hightime now to face these realities in our lives and be always prepared to face any disaster or calamity that will come across our lives.
Here in our own community, we created an organization composed of volunteer residents who were trained by our government to handle emergency jobs such as emergency rescue, evacuation, fire and security, relief operations, transportations and others during times of disasters and calamities. These volunteers were trained to handle various emergency situations within their homes, neighborhood and community while awaiting for the arrival of the help and assistance from all government agencies concerned as well as non-government organizations.


This community-based volunteer organization has been effected so far within our community. I hope that this may be also effective and workable to other places such as yours. You can start forming your own emergency rescue team within your homes...within your neighborhood...within your community...within the circle of your friends and relatives.


You may seek the assistance of your local government offices in terms of proper training, seminars and perhaps some supplies and equipment that your organization may require during times of emergencies. There might be also some non-government organizations and private sectors in your community that are offering aid and assistance such as free ambulance, fire trucks, transport vehicles and basic rescue equipment to your community organization.


Come on friends...let's try to do it now! Remember, the life you will be able to save now maybe yours!


I hope that in my own small way, I was able to contribute something patriotic in nature to you all my blog friends. We are doing this in our dire efforts to save the precious lives of our families, relatives, friends, neighbors and our countrymen...as well as our hard-earned properties and our Mother Earth from its total destruction.


We would greatly appreciate your comments and suggestions that will improve further the effectiveness and capabilities of our own community-based disaster preparedness team.


Have a nice and peaceful day to all!