Ongoing Initiatives of the Government and Private Sector

1. Ongoing Initiatives of the Government and Private Sector Session 2 DENR-MGB Engineering Geologic and Geohazard Assessment PICE Disaster Quick Response Program and Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness Strategies Safe Cities Module 2: Philippines Application

2. DENR-MGB Engineering Geologic and Geohazard Assessment • An institutional tool to mitigate impacts of geological hazards • Overlooked vulnerability • Mandatory Environmental Compliance Certificate and Engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessment Safe Cities Module 2: Philippines Application

3. Implementing Guidelines • Types of Assessment • Geological Site Scoping • Engineering Geological and Geohazard Assessment • Geological Review and Verification • Fees and Charges Safe Cities Module 2: Philippines Application

4. Implementation • Urban Geology Unit • Checklist • EGGAR Structure • General information • Regional Setting • Site Geology • Hazard Assessment Safe Cities Module 2: Philippines Application

5. Recommendations • Specialized Studies • Mitigating Measures • Monitoring • Additional Documents to be included Safe Cities Module 2: Philippines Application

6. Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) • PICE has 96 chapters nationwide. • Forged a Memorandum of Agreement with the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. and the NDCC to formalize the partnership in providing services to the public during times of emergencies and helping them mitigate and prepare for disasters. Safe Cities Module 2: Philippines Application

7. Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) • ASEP is a professional society affiliated with the PICE, comprising civil engineers who specialize in structural engineering. • In 1996, ASEP was the initiator of a volunteer-inspector program for structural emergencies. Safe Cities Module 2: Philippines Application

8. Disaster Quick Response Program (DQRP) • DQRP underscores the role of civil engineers in responding to natural or technological disasters • Assess damage • Identify residual hazards • Advise on rescue efforts inside damaged structures or facilities • As of May 2005, 194 volunteer evaluator have current identification cards jointly issued by OCD-NDCC, PICE and ASEP. Safe Cities Module 2: Philippines Application

9. Disaster Quick Response Program (DQRP) • 146 newly trained volunteers are in the process of receiving similar official awards. • Emphasis is on post-earthquake response, as quick-onset, regional earthquake disasters are recognized to possibly create a shortage of government engineers available to respond. • DQRP intends to continue the training and enlistment of new volunteers, as well as the re-training of current volunteers. Safe Cities Module 2: Philippines Application

10. Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness Strategies (DMAPS) • PICE expanded their view on disaster management. • PICE participates not only in response efforts but in planning for mitigation and preparedness measures as well. • In 2004, DMAPS was developed and redefined in 2005. • Five main strategies • Disaster Maps • Hazard Maps • Vulnerability Maps • Disaster Risk Management Frameworks • Forums Safe Cities Module 2: Philippines Application

11. Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness Strategies (DMAPS) • Mitigation Efforts • Understanding and implementing of safety regulations and building codes • Planning for flood control systems like dams and levees • Preparedness Efforts • Partake in public information campaigns • Participate in contingency plan formulation • Conduct risk evaluation of existing structures Safe Cities Module 2: Philippines Application

12. Vibrametrics, Inc.: Safe and Stable Sites and Structures • Technical and Management Consultancy Group • Services • Testing and monitoring • Site and structure assessment • Mitigation design • Earthquake risk management solutions • Training • Specialized studies Safe Cities Module 2: Philippines Application