PUBLIC HEALTH - EMERGENCY SANITATION - EMERGENCY ENGINEERING PRINCIPLE CONTINUATION

Incident Date: April 17, 2013

West Fertilizer Explosion and Fire

Radiological Emergency

A radiation-related emergency is an event that poses and actual, potential or perceived danger to public health and safety from radioactive materials or radiation equipmen

occurred on 26 April 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, an explosion and fire released large quantities of radioactive particles into the atmosphere, which spread over much of the western USSR and Europe

CHERNOBYL DISASTER

EMERGENCY LEVEL 2 SITE AREA EMERGENCY

Has affected a specifically defined area in the country. The projected radiation levels at the site expected to be insignificant quantities

Emergency Level 1 Alert

Radiologicalrelated accident has occurred but not directly affected the country and the population.

EMERGENCY LEVEL 3 GENERAL EMERGENCY

Wide area is affected or its effect has been felt. Actual or projected radiation levels are beyond prescribed limits

PHILIPPINE BIOSAFETY GUIDELINES (PBG)

genetic engineering, and activities requiring the importation, introduction, field release and breeding of nonindigenous or exotic organisms even though these are not genetically modified

Republic Act No. 1815

Philippine Nuclear Energy Act

AUTO-ECOLOGY

ecological context of both local and imported strains

BIOHAZARD

potential danger posed by a living or biologically derived material

CONTAINMENT

act of restricting or preventing the spread , leak or escape of an experimental object

DECONTAMINATION

process of removing, destroying, or reducing the activity of materials such as toxic chemicals, pathogenic microorganisms, etc. that could endanger an individual or the environment

DONOR ORGANISM

the organism from which genetic material is obtained for transfer to the recipient organism.

INTRODUCE

(or introduction) to bring into or intransit through the Philippines , to release in to the environment, or to cause inter-island movement

MOVE

to ship, offer for shipment, offer for entry, import, receive for transportation, carry, or otherwise transport or allow to be transported in to , through, or within the Philippines

PLASMID

a self-replicating, circular , extra-chromosomal DNA molecule

PHAGE

eating or destroying characteristic of a bacterial virus

RECIPIENT ORGANISM

the organism that receives genetic material from a donor organism

RECOMBINANT DNA

a DNA molecule in to which a foreign DNA has been inserted

Chairperson - DOST Undersecretary for R & D Members 1 biological scientist 1 environmental scientist 1 physical scientist 1 social scientist 2 respected members of the community 1 representative each from the DA, DENR, and DOH to be designated by the respective Heads Offices

National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines (NCBP)

Health

a state of complete physical, mental, and social well being and not the mere absence of disease or infirmity.

Physical Health

deals with your body's ability to function normally and how well it is operating

Mental Health

focuses on your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Stress, anxiety, and emotions such as anger are all encompassed under mental health. It is your ability to cope with stress and problems that are a normal part of life

Social Health

encompasses our relationships with others. Whether that is family, friends or peers, and coworkers. Social health measures the way a person reacts to people in their environment

Leaders

Agent of change

Cluster Approach

refers to the method of addressing gaps and strengthening the effectiveness of disaster management through building equal partnerships, system-wide preparedness, and technical capacities to respond to emergencies and disasters.

Coordination

refers to the bringing together of organizations and stakeholders in order to ensure greater predictability, accountability, partnership; and the effective acquisition and application of resources

Disaster

refers to serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving widespread human, material, economic, or environmental losses and impacts, which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Health (DRRM-H)

refers to an integrated, systems-based, multi-sectoral process that utilizes policies, plans, programs, strategies to reduce health risks due to disasters and emergencies, improve preparedness for adverse effects, and lessen adverse impacts of hazards to address needsof affected population with emphasis on the vulnerable groups

Early Recovery phase

phase refers to the beginning of the post-disaster response or humanitarian relief setting immediately following a natural disaster or armed conflict, during which it is necessary to catalyze sustainable development opportunities, such as the restoration ofbasic services, livelihoods, shelter, governance, security and rule of law, health, and the reintegration of displaced populations.

Emergency

refers to any situation in which there is imminent or actual disruption or damage to communities.

Health Cluster

refers to DOH-lead services that aim to reduce preventable mortality and morbidity during emergencies and disasters. These services include Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Nutrition in Emergencies(NiE), Mental Health and Psychosocial Services (MHPSS)and Medical and Public Health

Incident Command System (ICS)

refers to a standardized, on-scene, all-hazard incident management that allows its users to adopt an integrated organizational structure to match the complexities and demands ofsingle or multiple incidents without being hindered by jurisdictional boundaries.

Preparedness

refers to strengthening capacities to anticipate, cope, and ensure early recovery from the negative health impacts of emergencies and disasters.

Recovery

refers to restoring and improving health facilities, health conditions, and organizational capacity of affected populations, and reduce disaster risks.

Response

refers to preserving lives, reducing health impacts, and meeting the basic health needs of affected populations during or immediately after an emergency ordisaster.

WASH Cluster

refers to a group of agencies, partner organizations, and other stakeholders interconnected by their respective WASH mandates and are working togetherin partnership to ensure predictive leadership, coordinated delivery of assistance, and accountability to affected populations and people in need. In this Order, the term refers to the WASH Sub-cluster under the Health Cluster

WASH in Emergencies (WiE)

refers to all WASH strategies, interventions, facilities, or services related to WASH components during the preparedness, response, and early recovery phases in emergencies and disasters. For purposes of this Order, WASH components refer to water supply; sanitation to include excreta management, solid waste management, and vector control; and hygiene promotion.

WATSAN (iWaSH)Council

refers to local oversight body on water supply, sanitation and hygiene matters of the whole locality; also serves as governance and coordination body for the implementation of Integrated, Safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (iWaSH) at the local level

Data Gathering

Data and information gathered by WASH data collectors shall be disaggregated by age, gender, ethnicity, and special needs to ensure responsiveness to the needs and rights of affected populations, especially marginalized sectors, in accordance with RA 10821

Data Analysis

WASH field data and report gathered by pre-disaster and rapid damage assessment and needs analyses teams (e.g., Rapid Health Assessments), and other types of WiE assessment reports and performance frameworks shall be consolidated, analyzed, and processed by the WASH Cluster Coordinator, with support from WASH Cluster Focal Person, and submitted to the

Data Dissemination

Any information used by the WASH Cluster to identify gaps, overlapping actions, and bestpractices shall be shared through regular WASH Cluster meetings and other coordination mechanisms

Local Water Utilities Administration

LWUA

Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System

MWSS

Chemical Incident

uncontrolled release of a toxic substance, potentially resulting in harm to public health and the environment

sudden acute

have a slow onset when there is a silent release of a chemical

Accident

unintentional release of hazardous chemicals that can harm people, animals, or the environment

Containment

rapid isolation using barriers, and spill kitss to prevent the spread of hazardous chemicals.

Decontamination

Establishment of decontamination zones for affected individuals, surface, and equipment.

PPE

mandatory use of hazmat suit

Emergency Medical Treatment

Administration of specific antidotes for chemical poisoning

Environmental Remediation

Comprehensive cleanup efforts including soil excavation, water treatment, air filtration, and proper disposal of hazardous waste

acute

immediate effect from high dose exposure

chronic

effect from low dose long term exposure