After I joined and finished the WISAR training, I can say that I am now more equipped with the skills and knowledge in patient management that I might need during emergencies. But what’s next? As a thrill lover, I always want to explore things and activities that make my adrenaline rush. And being a [...]
Grueling - this is how we define our training on Wilderness Search and Rescue Philippines which consists of 9 weekends of non-stop physical and mental pain and exhaustion to the point of almost thinking to quit. We were informed to prepare ourselves physically and mentally before the training started. However, none of us expected the [...]
1ST RESCUE M.A.R.C.H. ORANGE HELMET formed by Martin T. Aguda Jr. has organized the RESCUE MARCH as assisted by MMDA Cora Jimenez, Emergency Response Integration Center (ERIC), and ExTribe The succesful event was joined by USEC Alex Pama of OCD, General Manager of MMDA, Col Ilagan of MMDA, Art Valdez of Mt. Everest Expedition Team, [...]
TYPHOON HAIYAN Less than a month after the Bohol Earthquake, the Visayas Region was yet again placed under a different kind of threat. After the earth shook, wind and rain descended upon the Islands of Visayas. Thousadns perished with thousands more missing. Again, WISAR Team responded to the cries of help. Now broken into 2 [...]
Droughts are prolonged periods of less-than-average rainfall. They can last from several weeks to years, causing significant hardship due to lack of water for drinking, cleaning, and watering crops. If you live in a drought-prone area, it will help if you take a few measures to ensure that you and your community are as prepared [...]
Know Your Priorities I talked with survival teacher and founder of onPoint Tactical Kevin Reeve for help coming up with a list of priorities for survival in case of a disaster. This is what he suggests: Immediate security: If the building is on fire, get out. If someone is shooting at you, move to cover. Whatever the [...]
Are You Ready for the Big One? A Disaster Survival Guide for Smart People Remember when the government told us to run out and buy duct tape and plastic tarps in the months before the Iraq war? How did that make you feel? Many people were rather disturbed and angry about it. They thought the [...]
What Should I Do Before, During, And After An Earthquake? 1. What to Do Before an Earthquake -Make sure you have a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, a battery-powered radio, a flashlight, and extra batteries at home. -Learn first aid. -Learn how to turn off the gas, water, and electricity. -Make up a plan of [...]
WHAT ARE THE THINGS INSIDE MY GO BAG? LET ME CALL IT : LUCKY 9 LUCKY 9 (What are the things inside your GO BAG) 1. Multi-tool (this can be optional since the students and other entities are not allowed to carry this inside schools and offices) 2. Water (bottled water or get your own [...]
TO ALL RESPONDERS: How to Attend to a Stab Wound Painful, gory, and potentially deadly, a stab wound requires immediate treatment to alleviate the bleeding and pain and stabilize the victim until he can be examined by medical professionals. Attending to a stab wound requires quick action and a level head in order to effectively [...]
