CAUSES OF LANDSLIDE: Heavy Rains Earthquakes Volcanic eruptions Man-made causes ( Mining, Illegal loggings, commercial developments

Philippines ranks 3rd in landslide deaths

Top ten landslide prone provinces in the Philippines:
1. Benguet (90.3%) 2. Mt. Province (87.1%) 3. Nueva Vizcaya (86.7%) 4. Kalinga Apayao (84.7%) 5. Southern Leyte (82.8%) 6. Abra (82.1%) 7. Marinduque (78.6%) 8. Cebu (77.8%) 9. Catanduanes (77.4%) 10. Ifugau (77.3%)

Recognize Landslide Warning Sign:

Changes occur in your landscape such as patterns of stormwater drainage on slopes (especially the places where runoff water converges) land movement, small slides, flows, or progressively leaning trees. New cracks appear in plaster, tile, brick, or foundations. Outside walls, walks, or stairs begin pulling away from the building. Slowly developing, widening cracks appear on the ground or on paved areas such as streets or driveways. Bulging ground appears at the base of a slope.

 Fences, retaining walls, utility poles, or trees tilt or move. A faint rumbling sound that increases in volume is noticeable as the landslide nears. Unusual sounds, such as trees cracking or boulders knocking together, might indicate moving debris. Collapsed pavement, mud, fallen rocks, and other indications of possible debris flow can be seen when driving (embankments along roadsides are particularly susceptible to landslides).

Stay alert and awake. If you are in areas susceptible to landslides and debris flows, consider leaving if it is safe to do so. Listen for any unusual sounds that might indicate moving debris, such as trees cracking or boulders knocking together. If you are near a stream or channel, be alert for any sudden increase or decrease in water flow and for a change from clear to muddy water. Be especially alert when driving.

 Contact your local fire, police, or public works department.

Inform affected neighbors.

Evacuate.

Curl into a tight ball and protect your head if escape is not possible.

 Philippine Daily Inquirer http://globalnation.inquirer.net/47358/philippines-ranks3rd-in-landslide-deaths#ixzz2XLlkP4es http://www.environmentphilippines.com/2011/07/listtop-10-landslide-prone-provinces.html http://charmeck.org/stormwater/DrainageandFlooding/P ages/WhyDoesItFlood.aspx FEMA's website under disaster and emergency preparedness. http://www.yoursafetyplace.com/STOREFRONT/content.asp x?idcontent=52