CHAPTER 11

Prepared by:
Jamaica G. Rampas
Ma. Theresa A. Malong
BSE Math 1-1
Learning Objectives

1. define safety and security;

2. enumerate the measures to ensure
campus security; and
3. describe the campus emergency
management.
Campus Safety and Security

- an area which includes the protection of the

physical plant or building and facilities and their
contents as well as the members of the academic
community.
What is Security?

 The quality or state of being secure or free from

danger (safety) or any form of physical aggression
(Maguigad, 2012).
 Freedom from fear, anxiety, and physical harm
 Protection against economic vicissitudes
 Freedom from uncertainty or doubt
 Harmony between the internal need and the social
availability of the means for its satisfaction.
National Security as Enshrined in
the Philippine Constitution
According to the 1987 Philippine
Constitution, Article II – Declaration of Principles
and State Policies,

 Section 3: “The Armed Forces of the Philippines is

the protector of the people and the State. Its goal is
to secure the sovereignty of the State and the
integrity of the national security.”
 Section 4: “The prime duty of the Government is to
serve and protect the people. The Government may
call upon the people to defend the state and, in the
fulfilment thereof, all citizens may be required,
under conditions provided by law, to render
personal, military, or civil service.
 Section 5: “The maintenance of peace and order, the
protection of life, liberty, and property, and the
promotion of the general welfare are essential for the
enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of
democracy.”
Campus Security Measures
Physical security involves the protection of the plant or
building, facilities, and members of the academic
community. It can be fostered through the following
measures:
a. Implementation of pedestrian security
(identification system; security check; visitor and
equipment control; familiarization of faces of school
officials, faculty and staff, students, and frequent visitors)

b. Installation of physical and human barriers( guard

force, gate and perimeter fence and lights, top guard,
network and linkages with law enforcement agencies)

c. Enforcement of vehicle control (identification

system, parking area security, traffic control)
Organization of the Campus
Emergency Management
Dr. Bernard R. Ramirez of the Philippine State College of
Aeronautics presented the organizational composition of
campus emergency management:

1. Chairperson
- He/She is responsible for coordinating the efforts of all
the teams under the Calamity – Disaster Control Group.
He/She directs the conduct of drills and provides leadership
during actual disasters to effect the proper synchronization of
all the teams.

2. Vice- Chairperson
- He/She serves as the action person of the Calamity –
Disaster Control Group and takes charge of the situation in the
absence of the chairperson.
3. Disaster Assessment Response Team
- This team is the first to respond to the scene of
the disaster to see if there are casualties and to
assess the damages incurred in the building and
facilities. The team members relay their assessment
immediately to the Campus Emergency Management
Group for the dispatch of rescuers if there are
casualties. They are also responsible for inspecting
the different rooms in the buildings after evacuation
to find out if there are still persons left inside.
Likewise, they conduct investigation on the cause of
the disaster and the extent of damages.
Components of Disaster Assessment
Response Team

a. Security force– vital component of the team because

the guards are the only ones left in the campus after office
and school hours and during the night. The security guard
should be jack of all trades. They should be trained not only
in security operations but also in firefighting, evacuation,
rescue, and first aid. They should be ready with the
necessary paraphernalia and equipment.

b. Firefighting team- is tasked with implementing fire

prevention programs and is primarily responsible for
preparing evacuation routes and signages in case of fire.
The members should put out the fire while waiting for the
fine engines to arrive and to conduct fire drills in
coordination with the other teams . There should be at least
one announced drill and one unannounced drill.
c. Relief team- is responsible for preparing foodstuff,
emergency clothes, and other supplies for victims of
calamities. This unit should always have a sufficient
and available stockpile of necessary supplies.

d. Evacuation team- is responsible for the evacuation

of people and properties. The members should be
aware that the elderly, children, pregnant women, and
people with disabilities are given priority in the
evacuation procedures. They conduct evacuation drills
in cooperation with the other teams.
e. First aid team- is responsible for administering first
aid to victims and rescuers. The team members
should have a ready reserve of medicines as well as
stretchers and wheelchairs. An ambulance is also
needed in transferring the injured to the nearest
hospitals or clinics for further treatment. Prior
coordination should be established with hospitals and
clinics by the Campus Emergency Management Group.

f. Engineering and Rehabilitation team- is

responsible for providing emergency evacuation
shelters, repairs, and lighting systems. This unit
should be provided with portable generators to supply
electric current during rescue and evacuation
operations in case of brownout.
g. Transport team- is basically composed of the
faculty, non-teaching staff, and students who usually
bring their cars to school. This unit should have an
inventory of school personnel and students with
vehicles and include them automatically as team
members . The team is responsible for bringing
casualties to the nearest hospitals or clinics as well as
transporting evacuees, including those who may have
been stranded.

h. Rescue team- is responsible for the conduct of

rescue operations during emergencies and disasters.
The members should be well trained in rescue
operations and first aid. They should possess strong
determination and self-confidence.
EARTHQUAKE
What is an Earthquake?
An earthquake is a sudden ground motion or a
series of it, originating in a limited region inside the
earth and spreading from this point in all directions. It
is a tremor caused by the sudden release of
accumulated energy or stresses inside the earth’s
surface (PHIVOLCS-DOST, 2009).

An earthquake originating under the ocean floor

generates waves which travel at high velocity in the
ocean. As the waves approach land, their velocity
decelerates while their height increases. The large,
destructive waves generated by an earthquake are
called tsunamis(PHIVOLCS-DOST,2009).
Facts about Earthquakes:
 Earthquakes are nature’s way of releasing dangerous
strains that accumulate inside the earth’s crust.
 They occur without warning and affect large areas.
 The initial shock created by an earthquake may last a few
minutes. It may be followed by aftershocks, which are
generally lesser in intensity than the initial one.
 Aftershocks may come in rapid succession in immediately
after the initial shock or may vary from a few minutes to
several hours or days.
 Dangers from earthquakes are as follows:
a. Collapse of structures
b. Falling objects (hanging pictures, items in
cupboards and on shelves, ceiling,fixtures, furnitures,
cabinets, and bookshelves).
c. Swinging doors and broken windows
d. Fire from electrical short circuits or broken gas
mains
What to do during an EARTHQUAKE …
• if in the school or any other
building
1. Take cover under a desk table.

2. Stay away from windows.

3.Assume a crash position on your knees , with your
head down, and hands clasped behind on your neck
or head.

4. Count aloud to 60. An earthquake rarely lasts longer

than 60 seconds and counting is calming.
5. Remain calm and don’t panic.
6. Do not try to get out of the premises if there is
danger of flying debris, falling objects, and high-
voltage wires.
7. Stay away from electrical fixtures and glass windows.
 • when outside the building

1. Take cover under any strong structure or inside a car

park until the tremor subsides.
2. Beware of electric wires and posts, tress, street
signs, and similar structures that may collapse or fall.
3. Stay away from hanging objects.
• when in the halls, corridors, stairways, and
other areas where no cover is available
1. Move to an interior wall; kneel with your back to the
wall, place your head close to your knees, clasp your
hands behind your neck, and cover the side of the head
with your arms.
2. Count aloud to 60.
 • when inside the laboratory
1. Extinguish all burners and turn off all equipment , if
possible, before taking cover.
2. Stay away from hazardous chemicals that may spill.
• when inside a vehicle

1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place away from tall

structures.
2. Stay inside the vehicle until the tremor subsides.
CONCLUSION
The safety of people and property in any
academic community during emergency situations
should be given utmost priority. A concrete plan
coupled with teamwork, effective coordination, and
strong commitment to support the Campus Emergency
Management Group and all other teams involved in
safety and security should be put in place.
The school can be a better learning institution if
the safety and security of students, faculty members,
and employees are constantly assured.
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