urgent ADVISORY

EARTHQUAKE AFTERSHOCKS EXPECTED

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Following this afternoon’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck in Wenchuan, Sichuan Province, and subsequent large aftershocks, Chinese media and military are reporting ‘significant likelihood’ of further tremors, in the Beijing area as well as other locations.

The Chinese military is arranging rescue efforts in Sichuan. While aftershocks in major cities are unlikely to be dangerous, they may well happen.  The Filipino Community is advised to tune in to CCTV9 or Chinese stations for additional warnings or advise on movements.

As part of our services to the Filipino Community, below are some tips to help you prepare for any emergency situation that may arise while working and living in China. 

It includes a step-by step manual of how to prepare for emergencies, getting organized and procedures in order that the relocation and evacuation in times of crisis will be safe, efficient and least inconvenient for members of the community.

I.                     BASIC NEEDS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

q      Passport

q      Residence/Working Permit and other Identification Cards

q      Substantial amount of cash in US Dollars and local currency

q      Mobile phone, charger and/or phone cards

q      Credit Cards or ATM card

q      Important Documents and handy assets

q      A survival baggage consisting of basic clothing, food, water, first aid kit, flashlight, medicines ands essentials for those with young children

q      For those with cars, keep the fuel tank always full

III.           BASIC STEPS WHEN RECEIVING INFORMATION ON AN IMPENDING EMERGENCY

·         Have presence of mind.

·         Call the Consulate General or Area Coordinator to confirm the veracity of the information and request for instructions.

·         Get in touch with family members and friends to inform them of the information and instructions from the Consulate General.

·         Prepare the essential documents and materials as listed in the Basic Needs.

·         Open your lines and await new information from the Consulate General;

·         Keep in touch with your coordinator and the Consulate General who shall give you an update of the situation.  Write down instructions;

·         Prepare for relocation or evacuation when the Consulate advises so.  Your Area Coordinator shall explain to you the details of the relocation or evacuation plan.

IV.           STEPS TO UNDERTAKE WHEN INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO A SAFER AREA

·         Go to the designated Pick-up Points for the community and await transport to the Staging Area.

·         If public transportation is still available, proceed directly to the Staging Area.

·         Community members with vehicles can proceed directly to the Staging Area.

·         Those who have been designated as part of the Carpool shall proceed to their designated Pick-up Points.

·         Once in the Staging Area, doctors, nurses and those with medical training shall set-up the Medical Station.  They will be tasked to look after the health and sanitation of the evacuees.

·         The community shall stay at the Staging Area until the crisis passes.  

LIST OF PICK-UP POINTS :

JINGAN DISTRICT             :               Jing An Park

                                                                Coordinator: Philippine Consulate General

                                                                Hotline: 13917477112

PUDONG DISTRICT         :               Science and Technology Museum

(Open Area – skating area)

Coordinator: Mr. Danni Lim

                                                                Mobile: 13916139497

Coordinator: Mr. Berlin Canoy

Mobile: 15800503667

HONGQIAO DISTRICT:                    Hongqiao Open Park on Yanan Road

opposite Renaissance Hotel

Coordinator: Ms. Mel Feliciano                      

Mobile: 13501898824       

QINGPU DISTRICT           :               OISHI FACTORY

                                                                Ms. Gladys Cong

                                                                Mobile:  13818279621

JIADING DISTRICT            :               DAI-ICHI ELECTRONICS FACTORY

                                                                Ms.  Leemie Yee

                                                                Mobile:  13817808671

XUJIAHUI DISTRICT         :               In front of St. Ignatius Church on Xujiahui

                                                                Ms. Michelle Shen

                                                                Mobile:  13916368878

STAGING POINT:             OISHI FACTORY IN QINGPU

THE CONSULATE GENERAL CONTACT NUMBERS

Philippine Consulate General

Suite 368 Shanghai Centre

1376 Nanjing West Road, Shanghai, China 200040

Tel:  (8621)  6279-8337

Fax:  (8621) 6279-8332

E-mail:  pcg@philcongenshanghai.org

***CONSULATE GENERAL HOTLINE: (86) 13917477112***

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Fire Department………………………………………      119

Police…………………………………………………        110

Traffic Police…………………………………………       110

Traffic Accident………………………………………       110

Water Maintenance…………………………………..      62581414

Power Failure Report…………………………………     63292222

Gas Pipe Urgent Report Center………………………   65079898

FIRST AID, AMBULANCE CALL

Shanghai Emergency Center…………………………   120

Shanghai Guang-Ci Hospital, No. 197 Rui Jin Er Road

                                Foreigner ward …………….………………………….     64370045 --66