DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLAN

FOR BOMB THREAT

A Performance Task Output Presented to

the Faculty of Senior High School
San Fernando National High School

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

for Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction (DRRR)

Leader:
ROD LAYUG
Members:
JERIZA JOY AVANCENA
CARLA JANE BLANDO
VINCE HUGH AGUILA
JONEL DIALINO
JEAD CLARENCE FABI
PAUL IVAN BARTOLOME

ACA 11 – GAS 1 MISA DE BARRA

JULY 18 2025
 Disaster Preparedness Plan: Bomb Threat at the Public
Market

I. INTRODUCTION & DISASTER SCENARIO Disaster

Situation:
A bomb threat has been received at the public
market, posing a significant risk to public
safety and potentially causing injuries,
fatalities, and property damage.

Hazard: Bomb threat (explosive device).

Affected Areas/Populations: The entire public

market and surrounding areas, including
vendors, customers, and market employees.

Possible Impacts:
-Injuries and fatalities.
- Property damage.
- Disruption of market operations.
- Public panic and fear.
- Economic losses.

DISCUSS AS A GROUP HOW THIS DISASTER OF BOMB

THREAT AFFECT LIVES, PROPERTIES, INFRASTRACTURE
AND RESOURCES

Panic, anxiety, trauma Even unsubstantiated

threats trigger fear and psychological distress. In
school or public settings, forced evacuations and
lockdowns evoke anxiety and may lead to longer-term
mental health challenges like PTSD

Eroding trust in safety systems Repeated or false

alarms can reduce confidence in institutional safety
protocols. Communities might become distrustful or
cynical, hampering cooperative recovery when needed

Diversion of emergency capacity Bomb threats pull

in emergency personnel who might otherwise respond
to real emergencies. As a 2021 editorial noted,
responding to a false alarm may tie up resources
needed elsewhere

Operational disruptions and closures Public

buildings, schools, offices, malls, or transport
hubs may be evacuated or shut, halting normal
operations. One case suspended all operations at
Cebu City Hall, halting critical municipal services

Expense of threat response Evacuations, sweeps

with bomb squads, K9 units, law enforcement and fire
services cost hundreds of thousands of dollars—even
for hoaxes. For instance, Madison City Schools lost
nearly US $250,000 in a two-day shutdown following
threats CISA +2

[Link] ASSESSMENT HAZARDS

- Bomb detonation causing explosion and shrapnel
injuries.
- Potential for secondary hazards (fire, structural
collapse).
- Panic and stampede during evacuation.
Vulnerabilities:
- High foot traffic and density of people within the
market.
- Lack of adequate security measures (e.g., metal
detectors, bomb-sniffing dogs).
- Limited or poorly marked evacuation routes.
- Inadequate communication systems for
disseminating information during an emergency.
Available Resources:
- Local police and bomb squad. - Market security
personnel.
- Emergency medical services (EMS). - Fire
department.
- Public address system.

III. PREPAREDNESS MEASURES (BEFORE THE

DISASTER)
- Conduct regular bomb threat drills involving all
market stakeholders (vendors, security, customers).
- Install security measures such as CCTV cameras,
metal detectors at entrances, and potentially bomb-
sniffing dogs.

- Train security personnel in identifying suspicious

packages and behaviors, and in crowd control
techniques. - Establish and clearly mark multiple
evacuation routes, ensuring they are unobstructed
and easily accessible. - Develop and regularly
update a communication plan to disseminate
information efficiently during an emergency. -
Ensure access to first aid kits and trained first
responders within the market. - Coordinate with
local authorities (police, fire, EMS) and establish
clear communication protocols.

RESPONSE PLAN (DURING THE DISASTER) - Immediately

report the bomb threat to local authorities (police,
emergency services) and market management. - Secure
the area, preventing further entry and exit. -
Initiate orderly evacuation following established
routes, prioritizing vulnerable populations
(elderly, children, disabled). - Utilize the public
address system to provide clear, concise
instructions to the public. - Market security
personnel assist with evacuation and crowd control.
- Police and bomb squad assess and neutralize the
threat. - Provide first aid and medical assistance
to any injured individuals. - Establish a temporary
shelter for evacuees.
 RECOVERY PLAN (AFTER THE DISASTER)
- Conduct a thorough sweep of the market to ensure its
safety before [Link] the extent of damage
and initiate [Link] counseling and
psychological support to affected individuals.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the response plan and
identify areas for improvement.
- Implement necessary improvements to security
measures and evacuation procedures.
- Communicate with the public regarding the market's
reopening and any ongoing safety

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Market Management: Overall coordination of the
response, communication with authorities, and
management of the evacuation.

- Market Security Personnel: Crowd control,

assisting with evacuation, and initial assessment of
suspicious activities

- Local Police/Bomb Squad: Threat assessment,

neutralization of the device, and securing the
scene.

- Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Providing

first aid and medical treatment to injured
individuals.

- Fire Department: Addressing any fire hazards

resulting from the bomb threat.

COMMUNICATION PLAN

- Communication Objectives Quickly inform staff and

customers of the threat. Coordinate with emergency
responders (police, bomb squad, EMS). Prevent panic
and manage crowd behavior. Provide updates until the
 situation is resolved. Ensure transparency with the
public and media.

- .Target Audiences Internal: Supermarket staff,

security personnel, management. External: Customers,
emergency services, local government, nearby
establishments, media, general public.
- Key Messages "Your safety is our top priority.
Please evacuate calmly and follow staff
instructions." "Authorities are investigating a
potential bomb threat. Please stay clear of the
area." "We are cooperating fully with police and
emergency services. Updates will follow shortly."
"Operations will resume once authorities confirm the
area is safe."
- Communication Channels Internal: Intercom
announcements SMS/emergency alert system Walkie-
talkies for staff coordination In-person
instructions during evacuation External: Official
social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) Local
radio and TV alerts Press release to media outlets
Text alerts or emails to loyalty members/customers
Coordination with local government communication
offices
- Roles & Responsibilities Role Responsibility Store
Manager Activate emergency protocol, coordinate
evacuation Security Personnel Secure exits, assist
evacuation, report to authorities Communications
Officer Draft and deliver messages, coordinate with
media Emergency Responders Lead threat assessment
and site clearance Staff Members Guide customers,
ensure calm and orderly evacuation

EMERENCY HOTLINESS
POLICE NO#:(09xxxxxxx)
MDRRMO NO#: (09xxxxxxxxx)
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