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University Library Conducts Disaster Preparedness Seminar

The University Library conducted "Disaster Preparedness Seminar and Planning" for library personnel on 31 May 2017 at the Chancellor's Hall of Main Library Building. A total of 74 staff from the Main Library and Unit Libraries attended in the said activity. The seminar aims to equip participants with necessary information about disaster preparedness as an initial measure in ensuring the safety of library personnel and clients in the event of disasters. The activity was spearheaded by the Committee on In-House Seminar composed of Nirvana G. Ramos (Committee Chair), Rhodora L. Vargas, Editha A. Mallion, Noemi G. Tolentino, Adelina M. Esperante, Virginia P. Alcantara and Jeanybeth D. Casa, under the over-all supervision of the University Librarian, Ms. Concepcion DL. Saul.

Invited speakers were Ret. Col. Renato A. Samson, Consultant of the Los Baños Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (LBMDRRMO), Ms. Cynthia N. Quintans, Officer-In-Charge of LBMDRRMO and Mr. Eraño I. Bago, Fireman/Medical First Responder from Los Baños Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).

Ret. Col. Renato A. Samson discussed the importance of disaster preparedness and provided an overview of what to do during and after a disaster. He emphasized the importance of having maps of emergency exits to be placed in the conspicuous areas of the library building and the necessity of having a disaster plan, that is, organizing a team for the library personnel and assigning point persons such as leaders, assistant leaders, firefighters, first-aiders, evacuation team, salvage team and room searchers, who will be tasked to lead and supervise the evacuation in times of disaster.

Ms. Cynthia N. Quintans lectured on safety measures before, during and after earthquakes. She reiterated the importance of being prepared and in knowing what to do in various situations when earthquake strikes. Mr. Eraño I. Bago explained different classes of fires and ways of controlling them, pointers on fire prevention and procedures in case of fire emergencies. A fire drill was conducted after the open forum. (NGRamos)

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