Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
TANJAY CITY DIVISION

S.Y. 2022-2023
CONTI
LAMWAS
NGEN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CY
PLAN
Prepared by:
FOR
TYPH
Checked and Reviewed by:

THERESA A. TACALAN
JOMARIE V. CATUBIG
OON
School DRRM Coordinator
Principal

Approved by:

ARMANDO B. ANDICOY JR.

PDO II, DRRM

CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR TYPHOON

INTRODUCTION

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 Lamwas Elementary School, is an IPEd implementing elementary school, located
in one of the Sitio’s in Brgy. Sto Niño, Tanjay City. It has 7 standard classrooms, and
one usable comfort room. No source of potable water inside the school premises except
for rain collectors. The total land area of our school is 10,000 sqm. Moreover, the school
is situated at the top of a hill with very few surrounding trees which makes it vulnerable
to strong wind and excruciating heat of the sun. The presence of stray animals is
observable as well since it does not have a perimeter fence.
LES has a total population of 84 pupils. It is managed by four (4) competent
teachers. One of them functions as a teacher–in–charge while handling a multigrade
class.
LES is blessed with supportive stakeholders who constantly stand for the school
projects and programs. Generally, the source of funds of LES is the donations from the
PTA and from the school MOOE.

I. OBJECTIVES

This is the DepEd Contingency Plan for Typhoons.

This document is created and developed by Lamwas Elementary School approved by
Cluster 7, and the Schools Division of Tanjay City

This Contingency Plan aims to:

1. Align with the Harmonized National Contingency Plan for Typhoon response of the
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
2. Establish the coordination and communication mechanisms among the Barangay
Council, City Health Office, BDRRMC, CDRRM, and the Schools Division Office of
Tanjay City.
3. Set the response and rehabilitation or early recovery roles and functions Barangay
Council, City Health Office, BDRRMC, CDRRM, and the Schools Division Office of
Tanjay City for the purpose of continuation of learning/ education.
4. Determine the preparedness and prevention and mitigation measures of the school to
reduce the impacts of typhoons during the full face to face classes.
5. Identify necessary equipment, aid and supplies to prepare the school for full face to face
classes and if the worst is to come, reduce the impacts of typhoons in the school.
6. Ensure that education/ learning will continue by creating possible solutions to different
problems/ scenarios brought about by typhoons and to provide continuous support in
learning should the school be affected by typhoons.

A. SITUATION OVERVIEW

Lamwas Elementary School is located at Sitio Lamwas, Barangay Sto.

Niño, Tanjay City which is situated at the top of a hill with very few surrounding
trees which makes it vulnerable to strong wind and heavy rain specially during a
tropical cyclone. Infact, on the previous super typhoon Odette, our school was
one of those who are devastated as well as the community. Some ceilings were
collapsed, the roof of the comfort rooms and the school stage were flake off, our
storage room were destroyed, trees fell, IM’s such as modules and worksheets
were soaked.
There are also times that the school was put in situations when two cases
of robbery and malicious mischief were recorded. First robbery case happened
last April 1, 2021, Thursday around 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., wherein the grills and the
jalousie window of the principal’s office were destroyed. A light bulb, 10meter
electrical wire and a solar panel controller was stolen. Second was on April 9,
2021, which we assumed that it is connected to the robbery happened the
previous day. Fortunately, no properties were stolen because we secured it in a
safer place but the principal’s office whole window grill and the temporary window
was destroyed. On the other hand, the malicious mischief happened last April 15,
2021, Thursday at 7 p.m. wherein an unidentified person tried to enter the

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 principal’s office again while one of the teachers was inside alone since her
husband went out to buy something at the community center of the place. She
heard a scratchy noise of sawing coming from the window grills at the back of the
room. By then, she felt of being afraid and when she heard a loud snaping of
steel at the back, she rushed to the neighboring house to ask for help. She was
shaking and panting when she reaches the neighbor’s house. So, the female
neighbor calmed her down. When she calms down, they went back to the room
and waited for husband. They also checked the back windows and saw a cut on
the window grill. At 3 a.m., the teacher and her husband heard footsteps outside
the room again.

B. PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS (PUBLIC LIFE AND PROPERTY RISKS)

As stated above, Lamwas Elementary School situated in Sitio Lamwas, Barangay Sto.
Niño, Tanjay City is prone to the effect of tropical cyclone because of its location. Some
residents’ houses are made of lightweight materials and some of it were located close to a
landslide-prone slope. The occupants will be directly impacted by another tropical typhoon for
the reasons mentioned above, as well as by a potential delay of DRRM, health care officers and
logistics of Tanjay City in responding to rescue affected and injured persons owing to the
topography and accessibility of the school.
Additionally, as previously indicated, Lamwas Elementary School also noted two robbery
crimes and one intentional mischief, putting the lives of the teachers in danger. In case,
something will happen to the teachers, the “barangay tanod” or the law enforcement personnel
cannot respond immediately because it is situated in the far-flung areas and the school is not
accessible with any form of modern vehicles especially during emergencies or crises.

C. TROPICAL CYCLONE IMPACT to EDUCATION

Natural disasters that are occurring regularly especially tropical cyclones greatly
affects education of the learners of Lamwas Elementary School because it tends to
disrupt the conduct of classes, will cause high absenteeism, less learning hours and
less competencies to be covered which will greatly affect their education. Most probably
their cognitive skills maybe affected also due to trauma and their academic performance
and achievements may also be affected.

A. SCENARIOS

III. ACTIVATION, DEACTIVATION, AND NON-ACTIVATION OF CONTINGENCY

PLAN.

A. Activation –

The activation of School Contingency Plan of Lamwas Elementary School is aligned

with the activation of the Harmonized National Contingency Plan. This includes any of
the following triggers:

 Tropical Cyclone Categories 1 and 2 – Tropical Depression and Tropical

Storm (TD and TS)

 Gather and orient the parents or guardians together with the brgy. officials of the
learners regarding giving safety precautions on some natural disasters like typhoon
that can be predicted.
 Create group chats or any online platforms available or ask for active contact
numbers of the parents/guardians and brgy. officials to be updated.

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 Implementation on Contigency Plan with the DRRM Team
 Secure Emergency Safe Release System – Compilation of data and contact
numbers of parents or guardians

 Tropical Cyclone Categories 3 and 4 – Severe Tropical Storm and Typhoon

(STS and T)

 Monitor the current situation of the school after the typhoon.

 When the school is used as an evacuation center (max of two weeks), the DRRM
Team will expect incoming evacuees in coordination with DSWD.
 Coordinate with the Cluster office regarding damages and casualities to be given
immediate action.
 Report all damages and casualties to RADaR App.

 Tropical Cyclone Category 5 – Super Typhoon (ST)

 Monitor the current situation of the school after the typhoon.

 When the school is used as an evacuation center (max of two weeks), the DRRM
Team will expect incoming evacuees in coordination with DSWD.
 Coordinate with the Cluster office regarding damages and casualities to be given
immediate action.
 Report all damages and casualties to RADaR App.

B. Deactivation-

The School Contingency Plan (CP) of Pamplona Central Elementary School shall be
deactivated once the situation becomes stable and when the wind/warning signal is
lifted by PAG-ASA. Upon deactivation, operation will remain until the Division DRRM
Office in coordination with LDRRMC declares the resumption of classes.

C. Non-activation –

The decision not to activate the Contingency Plan (CP) will be based upon the
findings and recommendations of the School Disaster Risk Management focal
person, noted by the School Head and was duly recognized by the Barangay DRRM
Committee Chairperson and Local DRRM Council.

SDDRMC or THE SEVEN-MAN RESPONSE TEAM

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 Health/First Aid Team Theresa A. Tacalan
Flora Mae S. Turno
Eljane B. Romeo
Analisa C. Letran

Transportation Team Jomarie V. Catubig

Jonivic E. Ramirez

Communication Team Saleto G. Estosata

Marife B. Pyponco

Building Safety Team Kimberly A. Piñero

Lileth G. Gador

Evacuation Team Josie B. Gaudiano

Irish R. Cardinas

Site Security Team Alvin L. Amaro

Gilbert Romano, Sr.
George Balbon

Relief Team Lelian G. Zerna

Lendi Mae Dela Cruz
Razel Estosata
Jicky Balansag
Virginia D. Cadeliña

A. FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

The expenses to the activities to be undertaken in implementing this contingency

plan may be charged against the Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE),
NGO donations and DRRM realigned funds and other disaster response funds.

Response Pillars Amount

Health monitoring 4,000.00 (MOOE)

Risk Reduction and Communication 4,000.00 (DRRM realigned funds)
Classroom/Office Disinfection 2,000.00 (MOOE)
Food 2,000.00 (school fund, PTA fund,
stakeholders)
Protection 3,000.00 (MOOE)
Meeting and orientation 2,000.00 (school fund, PTA fund,
stakeholders)

IV. Response and Early Recovery Measures of DepEd Central Office, Affected
Regions, Schools Divisions and Schools

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 (D.O 33 s. 2021)
A. BEFORE (Preparedness and Preventive Action)

ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN

1. Know the flood warning system in the school. If none exists, recommend to the
appropriate authority for the creation of one.

2. Watch-out for rapidly rising water and prepare the teaching, non-teaching
personnel and learners for evacuation.

3. Switch off the electricity, secure equipment and other important materials and lock
the rooms after the teaching, non-teaching personnel and learners have gone out.

4. Have a handy survival kit. It should contain battery-operated transistor radio,

flashlight, emergency cooking equipment, candles, matches and first aid kit.

5. Offer services and perform the assigned tasks if the school is designated as an
evacuation area for families or nearby barangays.

6. If it has been raining hard for several hours, or steadily raining for several days, be
alert to the possibility of a flood.

7. Clean-up drive on the school including drainage systems.

8. Tree planting

9. Waste segregation and proper disposal of garbage

10. Making of Contingency plan and action plan

11. Execute student-led hazard mapping before the opening of classes

B. DURING (If outbreak occur) (Response Phase)

ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN

1. Immediate suspension of in-person and online classes in all

levels in schools situated in Local Government Units
(LGUs) issued with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS)
1, 2, 3 ,4 or 5 by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical,
and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) even
0-24 hours if it is issued at a time when classes have already begun.
Send the students home if it is safe to do so.
2. The learners who are currently in the school should be
situated in an enclosed area to ensure their safety.

2.1 Avoid low-lying, landslide and flood prone areas.

2.2 Avoid areas near any falling debris such as tress,
electrical post etc.
2.3 Head count of learners and personnel.

3. Complete shutdown of electricity through the main breaker.

4. The School Head and School DRRM Coordinator along with

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 advisers of the learners will contact their parents and the
local officers of the barangay about the status of the
school’s situation.
5. Once confirmed by the authorities, together with the School
Safety officer, the learners will be informed with the severity
of the TCWS.
6. Keep updated on the latest weather news.
7. Prepare the use of the school as an evacuation center.
8. Immediate evacuation.
9. Pray, stay calm and don’t panic!

1. If it is safe, undertake a rapid assessment of the impacts

and damages from the hazard. Submit the Rapid
Assessment of Damages Report, guided by the DepEd
Order No. 21. S. 2015.
24 hours-72 hours 2. Assessment of damages to school facilities, educational
resources, and impacts to learners and personnel.
3. Continue to disseminate advisories and warnings from
LGU.
4. Continue submission of reports and updates to the Division
DRRM Coordinator
5. Deploy response and learning continuity interventions, in
coordination with the School’s Division Office and other
community stakeholders and partners.
1. Continue coordination and submission of reports to the
72 hours onwards Division DRRM Coordinator.

C. AFTER (Recovery and Rehabilitation)

ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN

1. Coordinate with the response cluster BFP or Engineering

Office for the assessment of school infrastructure.
2. Report on school status within 72 hours to RADar
3. If the cost of damage is severe, prepare for alternative
learning modality for the continuity of learning.
4. Tap LGU, DSWD and other agencies for water quality
After the
and conduct of quick damage repairs and road clearing
Typhoon
operations.
5. Provide record of possible number of casualties of
learners and teachers.
6. Coordination among heads of MHPSS.
7. Develop partnership mechanism with utility providers and
key stakeholders.
8. Secure for clearance from the DOH & DRRM that the
facility is safe for use.

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