Be Prepared With AKSYON Emergency Checklist

Since we are at Typhoon season and also the time where more natural disaster strikes, we should ALWAYS be prepared with ourselves and our love ones aware of what should be done when these things happen. 

Here at AKSYON PILIPINAS, we are committed to spread useful information that you can take note in preparation of possible catastrophes. Remember, prevention is still better than cure.

Ebola Alert: What You Need To Know

There is a new epidemic that is spreading in the world this quarter and the public is advised to look out for the symptoms of this disease. It would have similar symptoms with other sickness but there are things that are unique signs that it can be Ebola Virus. Here is a infographic from the Department of Health about it and how we can detect it early.

#EBOLA is a severe, infectious, often fatal disease in humans and primates (monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees) caused by infection from the Ebola virus. - Department of Health (Philippines)

Ebola can be transmitted through close contact with: 

• Blood secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected animals

• Body fluids and stools of an infected person

• Contaminated needles and soiled linen used by infected patients

• Direct contact with the body a deceased person

BahAksyon: Leptospirosis Infographic

Here is an infographic about what you need to know about the deadly LEPTOSPIROSIS that will surely rise after this storm and flooding. Keep your self updated.

Stay Safe, Help Others, Pray.

BahAksyon: Help and Information Links

Just got this information from fellow bloggers with a summary of help and Information links that one can use for reporting incidents and also provide information about flooded areas and evacuation centers in the Metro.

1. Database of Families in need of RESCUE:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/lv?key=0Av4sFm2l8QlGdDBpV21SWmN1R2JLZXdYV0RYY3FmWXc&toomany=true#gid=0 

2. List of Evacuation Centers & Relief Operations in Metro Manila:

http://www.rappler.com/nation/special-coverage/weather-alert/9981-list-evacuation-centers,-relief-operations-in-metro-manila 

3. List of flooded roads in Metro Manila: 

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/08/07/12/list-flooded-roads-metro-manila

4. EMERGENCY NUMBERS directory: https://www.facebook.com/notes/uprcy/emergency-numbers/10150232743689351

5. List of drop-off areas for relief goods and donations: http://tinyurl.com/reliefgoodsph

Stay Safe, Help Others, Pray. 

BahAksyon: Panawagan mula sa GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.

Ang GMA Kapuso Foundation ay nagsasagawa ng Operation Bayanihan: Relief Operations upang damayan ang mga kasalukuyang sinasalanta ng baha at walang tigil na ulan sa Metro Manila at iba pang panig ng Luzon.

Para sa mga nais magbigay ng material na donasyon gaya ng ready to eat food, bigas, pagkaing de-lata, bottled water, damit, banig, kumot, gamut, maaari itong dalhin sa tanggapan ng GMA Kapuso Foundation, 2nd Floor, Kapuso Center, GMA Network Drive cor. Samar St., Diliman, Quezon City; o kaya ay tumawag sa mga telepono bilang 9284299 at 9289351.

BahAksyon: LGU Hotlines

Here are the list of hotlines you can contact for your city or town that is affected by the rains.:

Stay Safe, Help Others, Pray.

BahAksyon: SM Advisory

OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM MS. TESSIE S. COSON AS FOLLOWS:

“The SM Malls are open whenever possible for our customers looking for basic necessities or simply seeking alternative venue from home, away from rain and flood.”

“SM Megamall Event Center has been converted into a relief drop off center for those who want to help those adversely affected by flood.”