Education Secretary Releases Urgent Memorandum regarding Typhoon Yolanda

 Additional Reminders regarding Typhoon Yolanda (TS Haiyan) 

 URGENT MEMORANDUM 

TO:ALL SCHOOL HEADS 

FROM :BR. ARMIN A. LUISTRO FSC, Secretary 

 DATE :6 November 2013 

 SUBJECT : Additional Reminders regarding Typhoon Yolanda (TS Haiyan) 

 This is to reiterate the earlier memorandum from Undersecretary Rizalino D. Rivera on the precautionary measures in anticipation of typhoon Yolanda. As discussed during the NDRRMC emergency meeting today, school heads are hereby advised to take precautionary measures in anticipation of strong winds (which could reach a speed of up to 200 kph) and heavy rains that may affect specifically the provinces of Samar, Leyte, Cebu, Romblon, Masbate, and Palawan. 

(1) As directed in our earlier memo, school heads are reminded to work with their respective school communities and ensure that: 

a) computers and other electrical equipment are unplugged; and, 

b) textbooks, furniture, and other important materials are moved to safer areas. 

(2) Additionally, the following measures should also be undertaken with the help of the local community or LGU: 

a) secure roof beams with wires or heavy duty ropes; 

b) board up jalousies and windows with plywood or other secure material; and,

c) prune trees especially those adjacent to buildings and along electrical posts. 

(3) For schools that have been designated by LGUs as evacuation centers, school heads should immediately contact their respective Division Offices via text message and identify the DepED school coordinator and contact details. 

 We continue to pray that under your leadership we will be better prepared to  any difficulties ahead.

Br. Armin A. Luistro, FSC

Secretary