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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Manila

21 MAY 2018

DEPARTMENT ORDER ) SUBJECT: The Big One Earthquake

NO. 87
Series of 201~' Vl·d
l Preparedness Program
Positioning and
Contingency Plan)
(Equipment
Mobilization

Pursuant to Republic Act No. 10121: "Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Act of 2010", Department Order No. 69, Series of 2010: "Creation of a Committee to Study
and Formulate Action Plans to Strengthen the DPWH Disaster Preparedness and Response
Mechanism", and as an Earthquake Preparedness Program to provide immediate response to
nearby areas surrounding the Valley Fault System and other affected areas after the
occurrence of "The Big One" earthquake, this Equipment Positioning and Mobilization
Contingency Plan as herein attached to form part of this Department Order is hereby issued.

As part of the Logistics Response Cluster and aside from the primary responsibility of the
DPWH on post disaster response, specifically on being the lead agency in a] Increasing
Resiliency of Infrastructure System and b] Disaster and Climate Change-resilient
Infrastructure Construction/Reconstruction, it is realized that immediate road clearance, and
debris removal to provide logistic support on disaster response of the government, provision
of alternate routes, temporary roads and bridges shall be made by this Department through
the use of our equipment fleet.

This Contingency Plan contains standard operating procedure in equipment positioning and
mobilization which is based on the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan
(NDRRMP) 2011-2028 and in consonance with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Framework (NDRRMF) of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (NDRRMC). It is integrated to the Incident Command System (ICS) of
the country, established by the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD), to improve inter-agency
coordination and work for a common set of objectives during disaster response and
operations in preparation to the "The Big One" earthquake .

. This Order supersedes Department Order No. 101, Series of 2016, entitled "Guidelines on
Equipment Positioning and Mobilization in response to 'The Big One' Earthquake" and shall
take effect immediately.

For strict compliance.

MARK A. VILLAR
Secretary
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Departtrent of Public Works and Highways
Office of the Secretary

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A. INTRODUCTION

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), as a member of the National Disaster
Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), is responsible for improving
infrastructure systems through infrastructure assessment, rehabilitation and reconstruction
programs, as well as road clearance, every time a disaster occurs in our country.

Pursuant to Republic Act No. 10121: "Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act
of 2010", the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) formulates and implements the National
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) 2011-2028 which provides legal
basis for policies, plans and programs for disaster-related operations. NDRRMP, conforming
to the structure of NDRRMC, has four (4) thematic areas: Disaster Prevention and Mitigation,
Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Response, and Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery. These
areas are related to the overall vision of the disaster risk reduction and management which is
"safer, adaptive and disaster-resilient Filipino communities toward sustainable development".

The DPWH is the lead agency in a] Increased Resiliency of Infrastructure Systems under the
Thematic Area 1: Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, and b] Disaster and Climate Change-
resilient Infrastructure constructed/reconstructed under the Thematic Area 4: Disaster
Rehabilitation and Recovery sections of the NDRRMP.

In the Philippines, one of the known fault systems is the Valley Fault System (VFS), an active
fault which consists of two segments: the East Valley Fault (EVF) and the West Valley Fault
(WVF), located in the Greater Metro Manila Area (GMMA). It extends to nearby Regions III
and IV-A of Luzon, through the provinces of Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna and Cavite, increasing the
possible areas to be affected once an earthquake near VFS, The Big One earthquake, occurs.

According to Director Renato U. Solidum, Jr. of Philippine Institute of Volcanology and

Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the fault has moved four times in the past 1,400 years. On average,
it moves every 400 years (+/- 10 to 100 years). The last time an earthquake occurred along
the West Valley Fault was in 1658, around 360 years ago. It means it can happen anytime
within our lifetime. This fault can generate an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 that may
result to a very destructive ground shaking which can cause destruction of infrastructures and
loss of Iives.1

This Department Order (DO) contains standard operating procedures in equipment positioning
and mobilization which is consistent with the NDRRMP 2011-2028, the National Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Framework (NDRRMF) of the NDRRMC and the Metro Manila
Earthquake Contingency Plan (Oplan Metro Yakal Plus).

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B. DEFINmON OF TERMS - For the purposes of this DO, the following terms or words
and phrases shall mean or be understood as follows:

1. Check-in2 - the process whereby resources report to an incident or planned event to

receive tactical assignment.
2. Contingency Plan (CP) - a scenario-based plan for a specific and projected natural
and/or human-induced hazard. It aims to address the impacts of the hazard and/or to
prevent the occurrence of the emerging threats by arranging well-coordinated
responses and enabling efficient management of resources.
3. Demobilization2 - the release and return of resources that are no longer required
for the support of an incident/event.
4. Emergency Operations Center (EOC)2 - the facility that serves as repository of
information and main hub for coordination of resources to support the management
of an incident or planned event. This shall be located at the Quadrant Base of each
Affected Area3, and shall be under the responsibility of various Regional Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) offices.
5. Incident Commander (IC)2 - the individual responsible for all incident activities,
including the development of strategies and tactics and the ordering and the release
of resources. The IC has overall authority and responsibility for conducting incident
operations and is responsible for the management of all incident operations at the
incident site.
6. Incident Command System (ICS)2 - a standard, on-scene, all-hazard incident
management concept that can be used by all DRRMCs, member agencies and response
groups. It allows its users to adopt an integrated organizational structure to match the
complexities and demands of single or multiple incidents without being hindered by
agency or jurisdictional boundaries.
7. Incident Management Team (IMT) - a team composed of the IC and appropriate
Command and General Staff personnel assigned to an incident or planned event. The
IMT members may be expanded as needed.
8. Mobilization - the activation of asset, physical and manpower resources, to bring
together to a target site and prepare for action.
9. Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA) - a disaster response
mechanism that is used immediately in the early emergency phase to determine the
extent of impacts and assess the priority needs of the communities.

C. ACRONYMS

AEE Area Equipment Engineer

AFP Armed Forces of the Philippines
BOE Bureau of Equipment
BOM Bureau of Maintenance
CO Central Office
CP Contingency Plan
DE District Engineer
DEO District Engineering Office
EMD Equipment Management Division
EOC Emergency Operations Center

2 NDRRMC Memo. No. 44, S. 2016: "Guidelines on the Mobilization of Incident Management Teams (IMTs)"
3 0.2. Strategic Deployment Area (see page 6)
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EVF East Valley Fault

GMMA Greater Metro Manila Area
IC Incident Commander
ICS Incident Command System
IMT Incident Management Team
LGU Local Government Unit
MMDA Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
MMDRRMC Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
NDRRMC National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
NDRRMF National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework
PHIVOLCS Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
PM Preventive Maintenance
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
QRA Quick Response Asset
QRE Quick Response Equipment
QRMT Quick Response Medical Team
QRST Quick Response Support Team
QRT Quick Response Tools
RD Regional Director
RDANA Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis
RDRRMC Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
RO Regional Office
VFS Valley Fault System
WVF West Valley Fault

D. PRE-EMERGENCY PHASE (Disaster Preparedness)

1. QUICK RESPONSE ASSET (QRA)

Quick Response Assets (QRAs) are composed of all available Department's Quick Response
Equipment (QRE), Quick Response Tools (QRT), and personnel, composed of Quick
Response Support Team (QRST) and Quick Response Medical Team (QRMT), who can
provide support and assistance in the clearing and rescue operations after the occurrence
of The Big One earthquake. The DPWH Quick Response Team shall also be known as the
DPWH Incident Management Team.

Similar to the QRA lists submitted by each Region pursuant to DO No. 101, Series of 2016:
"Guidelines on Equipment Positioning and Mobilization in response to 'The Big One'
earthquake", an updated list of QRAs shall be summarized, consolidated and sent
by EMD quarterly (every end of the third month), to the Bureau of Equipment (BOE)
which keeps and updates the QRA Database. Likewise, soft copy shall be sent to
dpwhboeqra@gmail.com for BOE's immediate updating. This updated list shall be
published on the DPWH Intranet.

For easy identification, a] minor changes in data of the newly updated checklist shall be
printed in bold font to be easily identified, and b] major changes shall be mentioned in
the covering memorandum, if there is any.
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Disaster response shall be on wave system. The First wave of QRA, or the first
responders, shall be composed of highly important QRE, QRT, QRST, and QRMT which
shall immediately clear the road for easy passing and for other rescuers to reach affected
areas. After the deployment of the first wave, an assessment will be done to evaluate the
severity of the incident and to estimate and set the quantity of QRA to be deployed.
Depending on the said assessment, second wave and/or additional waves may be
deployed subject to the needs and availability of QRA.

For easy identification, prior to deployment, equipment and tools shall have proper
decals/markings/identification indicating their DPWH Property Code Number and the
Region they come from. Also, personnel shall have identification cards or markings on
their clothing indicating the team and Region to which they belong.

Prioritization from Department of Transportation (DoTr) through Philippine

Ports Authority (PPA): All QRE and QRTs have authorization and prioritization in
passing through all port areas in the country, through the letter signed by DoTr PPA
General Manager JAY DANIEL R. SANTIAGO dated September 28,2017 which stated that
"PPA shall issue an advisory directing all PPA Field Offices nationwide to give full support
to the QRAs Project of the DPWH."

1.1 Quick Response Equipment (QRE)

a. Composed of Hydraulic Excavators (F17), Truck Mounted Cranes (F5), Hydraulic
Cranes (F6), Truck Mounted Flood Mitigation Equipment (H17), Stake Trucks (H2),
Dump Trucks (H3), Truck Tractors/Prime Movers (H4), Maintenance Shop Trucks
(H7), Forklifts (H8), Crawler Tractors/Bulldozers (Ll), Front End
loaders/Payloaders (l2), Road Graders (N1) and Service Vehicles (H1/H1M).
b. Shall strictly follow the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program to ensure their
operational condition and shall undergo overall check-up prior to deployment.
c. Equipment currently being utilized on road maintenance projects and other related
works should be made ready for immediate deployment.
d. Equipment assigned to remote areas, e.g., island Regions or areas where
mobilization will be laborious/uneconomical shall be on stand-by/reserved list in
case demand for more equipment arises.
e. The first wave of QRE shall be composed of Front End loader/Payloaders (l2),
Hydraulic Excavators (F17), Dump Trucks (H3), and Crawler Tractors/Bulldozers
(ll). These can be used to immediately clear the road for easy passing and for
other rescuers to reach affected areas.
f. Quantity of first wave of QRE to be immediately deployed shall be:
1. Two (2) units Dump Truck
2. Two (2) units Front End loader/Payloader
3. One (1) unit Hydraulic Excavator
4. One (1) unit Crawler Tractor/Bulldozer, if available
g. All remaining units of first wave equipment shall be deployed together with the
second wave based on assessment done by the Ie.
h. The second wave of QRE shall be composed of QRE like Truck Mounted Cranes
(F5), Hydraulic Cranes (F6), Truck Mounted Flood Mitigation Equipment (H17),
Stake Trucks (H2), Truck Tractors/Prime Movers (H4), Maintenance Shop Trucks
(H7), Forklifts (H8), Road Graders (N1) and Service Vehicles (H1).
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i. Service Vehicles shall be initially limited to five (5) units only, or just enough to
transport the Quick Response Support and Medical Teams of each Region,
whichever is higher.
j. Additional waves may be deployed subject to the needs and availability of QRA,
based on assessment done by the IC.

1.1 Quick Response Tool (QRT)

a. Composed of Generator Sets (Gi), Chain Saws (Ti), Air Compressors (Ai), Trailer
Mounted Tower Floodlighting Equipment (J6) and other portable hand tools
that can be used in road clearing operation and other construction and
maintenance works such as Sledge Hammer, Portable Jackhammer, Axe, Crow
bar, Shovel, Chain block, Halogen Flashlight, Bolt cutter, Hacksaw, Power saw,
Megaphone, Ladder, and Nylon Rope.
b. The first wave of QRT shall be composed of tools that can be used to immediately
clear the road. These can be any tool listed above and shall be determined by the
Responding Region, subject to availability.
c. Additional waves may be deployed subject to the needs and availability of QRA,
based on assessment done by the Incident Commander.
d. Shall strictly follow the PM program to ensure their operational condition and shall
undergo overall check-up prior to deployment.

1.2 Quick Response Support Team (QRST)

a. Composed of engineers, operators, mechanics, inspectors, welders, carpenters,
drivers and any equipment personnel available who can provide technical support
and manpower assistance.
b. Each shall be equipped with proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), provided
by his respective office, before proceeding to any rescue operations.
c. The first wave of QRST shall be composed of team leaders, engineers,
inspectors, operators, mechanics and other equipment personnel who have
knowledge and skills in operating equipment, especially the first wave of QRE.
d. Each unit of equipment shall have a back-up operator/driver in case the designated
operator/driver gets injured or affected by the earthquake.
e. Additional waves may be deployed subject to the needs and availability of QRA,
based on assessment done by the Ie.

1.3 Quick Response Medical Team (QRMT)

a. Composed of nurses, doctors or any personnel who had first aid application training
and certification given by Philippine Red Cross or other competent agencies.
b. Shall be equipped with first aid kit which includes medicines, medical tapes,
bandages, wound dressing, antiseptic, tweezers, scissors, safety pins, plastic bags,
medical gloves, etc.
c. All QRMT members shall be part of the second wave of responders.
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2. STRATEGIC DEPLOYMENT AREA

Location of Sub- RDRRMC DPWH

Affected Areas Emergency Operations Responsible Responding
Centers Reaion Regions
III, IX*,
Region III - Central Luzon
Veterans Memorial Medical XII *
Center Golf Course, North Region I
Cities of Caloocan,
North Ave., Quezon City / NCR, I, VII*
Valenzuela, Quezon, San
Quadrant University of the
Juan, and Mandaluyong
Philippines Diliman
LRT 2 Santolan Station
East Cities of Pasig and
Depot, Santolan, Pasig Region II NCR, II, XI*
Quadrant Marikina
City

NCR, CAR,
West Cities of Manila, Malabon, Intramuros Golf Course, CAR
X*
Quadrant and Navotas Manila City

Cities of Las Piiias,

South Makati, Muntinlupa, NCR, V, VI*,
Quadrant Paraiiaque, Pateros, Villamor Air Base Golf Region V VIII * *
Taguig, and pasay Course, pasay City
IV-A, IV-S,
Region IV-A - CALABARZON
XIII*

Table 1. Strategic Deployment Area

North
The Department's QRAs all over the country are
Quadrant: clustered to a particular strategic deployment area
Caloocan City, to equally allocate support and assistance. The
Quezon City,
Valenzuela City, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
San Juan City, (MMDA) has divided Metro Manila into four (4)
Mandaluyong
City quadrants for better evacuation and rescue
operations among residents in preparation for the
possible movement of the Valley Fault System that
may damage the Metro Manila Area. Moreover,
Regions III and IV-A are also identified as affected
East
Quadrant: Regions and part of the areas for deployment. The
West
Quadrant: Pasig City, grouping of Affected Areas, Location of EOCs,
Manila City, c ...-'I. .I'- Marikina City
Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and
Malabon City,
Navotas City,
if- :"""'U"r ,. Management Council (RDRRMC) Responsible
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Pasay City ,I Region and DPWH Responding Regions are shown
(Western Part)
in the table above. The RDRRMC Responsible
Region shall set up EOCs on the said quadrants.
South Quadrant:
Las Pii'ias City, Makati City, *Regions that may prioritize sending manpower
Muntinlupa City
(QRST and/or QRMT) first before equipment (QRE
Parai'iaque City, Taguig City,
Municipality of Pateros, and/or QRT) due to transportation constraints.
Pasay City (Southern Part)
**Region VIII is now included in the Responding
Region, and is now required to submit their
Figure 1. Four Quadrants of Metro Manila
consolidated QRA list to the BOE.
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Equipment assigned to Regions that are DOIlA EMEDIOS TRINIDAI

expected to be greatly affected by the

earthquake namely NCR,Region III and Region
IV-A, will be used to assist in their respective
Regions but can be operated by personnel from
other Regionsin case the designated personnel 3230 IV Angat, (
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from these Regions will be affected by the

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earthquake.

Relative to the resource assumption on Oplan

Metro Yakal Plus, only 30% of QRAof NCRcan
be mobilized for response.

The map (shown on right) represents the Valley

Fault System in Luzon. Fault lines are indicated
by the red lines.

3. MOBILIZATION ROUTES AND

ENTRY POINTS

In order to have a safe and fast responseto

affected areas, each Regional Office
(RO)/District Engineering Office (DEO)
shall have a plan on how to mobilize the
equipment towards the assigned
deployment area. The following guidelines
are hereby recommended:

a. Identify the primary route and all

possible alternate routes in casethe
primary route is rendered
impassable due to the effects of
earthquake.
b. Provide a map and properly label
the streets, roads and landmarks.
c. Mark areas prone to floods,
landslides and other calamities.
d. Locate areas prone to accidents like
cliffs, steep slopes, bridges,
tunnels, etc. SilANG MAP SCALE
e. Ensure that the drivers/operators
1: 50,000
are familiar with the routes.
1: 10,000
f. Prepare an itinerary of travel and
list of possible expenses like fuel, 1: 5,000

toll fees, and shipping fees, among Figure 2. The Fault Valley System in Greater Metro Manila Atlas,
others. DOST-PHIVOLCS-NDRRMC

Based on the Oplan Metro Yakal Plus, the Entry Points of Equipment, Manpower and Relief
Assistanceon the North and South of Metro Manila shall be at the following:
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MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION ENTRY POINTS

LAND TRANSPORTATION
Balintawak Cloverleaf towards A. Bonifacio
Mindanao Avenue
North Malinta
Bocaue, Marilao, Meycauayan towards Commonwealth
McArthur - Valenzuela
Osmena
Alabang-Muntinlupa
Sucat
South Circumferential Road 5 (C5) -libingan ng mga Bayani
Villamor - Sales
Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA)
Circumferential Road 6 C6
SEA TRANSPORTATION if not heavil dama ed
Subic Bay Freeport
North Manila Port
San Fernando La Union Port
Batangas Port
South
San Ie Point
AIR TRANSPORTATION if runwa is not dama ed
Clark International Airport
Subic Bay International Airport
North San Fernando, La Union Airport
Cagayan Province Airport
Laoa International Air ort
Cebu International Airport
Sangley Point
South Lipa Airbase, Batangas
Davao International Airport
La uindin an CDO International Air ort
Table 2. North and South Entry Points

The Land Transportation Entry Points may be used as a temporary meeting stations where
QRA from different Regions may cross and have a chance to better coordinate and
communicate to our co-rescuers.

Upon approval of this Department Order, each RO and DEO shall submit the
identified primary and alternate routes within 7 days which shall form as an
integral part of this Order. The new route shall pass through the designated Entry
Point.

4. STRATEGIC PLANNING

a. Conduct quarterly meeting among RO/DEO/EMD personnel, including QRE

operators, QRST and QRMT members, to discuss the strategies, plans and updates
on the positioning and mobilization of equipment.
b. Issues and concerns raised during these meetings should be consolidated and sent
to concerned offices for actions to be immediately taken.
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5. RELATION TO OTHER DISASTER-RESPONSE POLICIES

It is highly advised that OPLAN METRO YAKAL PLUS be read and understood well to be
aware of the inter-operability, Standard Operating Procedures, and other Responsibilities
of DPWH and DPWH-NCR, especially on Chapter 4. Sectoral Plans and Arrangements, to
wit:
a. In Section 4.1 Command and Control, it is DPWH's Task/Responsibility to ensure that
roads and thoroughfares are cleared of debris and to assist in the restoration of other
lifelines; it shall also assist in the establishment and maintenance of evacuation camps;
and shall assist in building/establishment of temporary shelters.
b. It is also stated in Section 4.1 that "Upon identifying the areas and major roads which
suffered heavy damage by MMDA personnel, the MMDRRMC Main EOC will initiate
contact with DPWH-NCR to inform them about the areas that need road clearing.
Clearing operations will only commence after MMDA authorized official has declared
the areas free of casualties."
c. In Section 4.4 Search and Rescue, it is mentioned that "Search and Rescue Team (AFP-
lead) deployed shall assist the DPWH-NCR by checking first the area to be cleared for
any trapped victim. They will give the go signal to the DPWH-NCR if clearing of the
debris can commence."
d. In Section 4.5 Relief and Camp Management, it is determined that DPWH-NCR's
Task/Responsibility is to "Coordinate provision of electricity and water source inside
the evacuation camps".
e. In Section 4.6 Engineering, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation, DPWH is the Lead
Agency while DPWH-NCR shall be the Deputy, and DPWH Regions shall be the
cooperating group members.
f. Section 4.6 contains standard operating procedures for clearing operations which will
be done by DPWH-NCR. It will not hinder this DO's operating procedures since it's
assumed in this DO that DPWH-NCR is affected by the earthquake, therefore they can
focus on their responsibilities in Oplan Metro Yakal Plus.
g. As a Disclaime~ this Big One Earthquake Preparedness Program shall only contain
Equipment Positioning and Mobilization Contingency Plan since the Bureau of
Equipment can only control the equipment fleet of the Department.

E. EMERGENCY PHASE (Disaster Response)

-Occurence ofthe Big One Earthquake at the Valley Fault System

-Activate Disaster Response: The Big One Earthquake Preparedness Program (Equipment
Positioning and Mobilization Contingency Plan)

-DPWH-NCR Team shall conduct initial reconnaissance and RDANA. A report shall be
submitted to DPWH-NCR, BOM and BOE.

- First wave of QRA shall be mobilized to immediately clear roads and thoroughfare based
on the report on step e.

-Additional wave/s may be deployed subject to the actual need and availability of QRA,
based on assessment done by the Ie.

-After the successful clearing operations, demobilize all QRAs back to their respective
offices. Account for any damaged QRE, QRT, injuries and casualties.

Figure 3. Summary of Standard Operation Procedure

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1. COORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES

Immediately after the occurrence of The Big One earthquake, this program shall be
activated. The DPWH Regional and District DRRM Teams shall coordinate with the
Regional/Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council-Office of Civil Defense
(RjPDRRMC-OCD) to provide support to the Logistics Response Cluster.

Based on the Oplan Metro Yakal Plus, DPWH shall ensure that roads and thoroughfares
are cleared of debris. DPWH-NCR shall be the Lead Agency in the MMDRRMC Engineering,
Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Response Sector in which they are responsible for the
conduct of clearing operations of debris and obstructions; immediately restore vital access
roads, bridges and vital lifelines; and reconstructjrehabilitate damaged structures and
facilities as seen in Table 6. List of MMDRRMC Response Sectors, Its Lead Agency and the
Responsibility of the Lead Agency.

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• • LEAD AGENCY ••
Engineering, DPWH-NCR Conduct clearing operations of debris and
Reconstruction and obstructions; immediately restore vital access
Rehabilitation roads, bridges and vital lifelines; reconstruct!
rehabilitate damaged structures and facilities.

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Figure 4. Cropped image from Oplan Metro Yakal Plus

2. COORDINATION WITH OTHER DPWH OFFICES4

a. After the Valley Fault System collapse, this program shall be activated. The activation
shall be reported immediately to the DPWH Secretary.
b. Pursuant to Department Order No. 15, Series of 2015, the RDjDistrict Engineer (DE)
concerned [DPWH-NCR, Region III and Region IV-A] shall transmit to the Secretary,
through the Bureau of Maintenance (BOM), copy furnished BOE and DPWH-NCR, the
initial assessment of the damages, through e-mail, or fax-telephone, those damages
covering at least the Priority I, in the group of Damages Category within six (6) hours
after the calamity. (Indicate same under Column 6 of BOM-SDMCD Form 2015-03 as
attached in D.O. 15, Series of 2015).
c. If it is deemed impossible to conduct assessment within 6 hours after the Big One
earthquake, DPWH Team will wait for the consolidated Rapid Damage Assessment
and Needs Analysis (RDANA)jSituational Reports from the NDRRMC EOC. After the
assessment of damages is done, the Office of the Secretary, through the BOM, BOE
and DPWH-NCR, shall communicate with the ROjDEOs for clearing and rescue
operations in affected areas.
d. Official Assessment of the damages shall be coordinated with the IC of NDRRMP or
through the NDRRMC EOC. Temporary assessment may be done by DPWH
Employees to estimate the severity of the damages and to estimate the number of
QRA needed.
1. Based from the Standard Operating Procedures of Section 4.6, Oplan Metro
Yakal Plus, "Immediately right after an earthquake, the DPWH-NCR District
Offices will deploy teams to conduct reconnaissance and RDANA. Each Team

4 Department Order No. 15, Series of 2015

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is composed of two (2) personnel. Initial action of each team is to visually

inspect which roads are passable and which need dearing ...". An immediate
report relative to this RDANAshall be submitted to DPWH-NCR,BOMand BOE.
e. Based from the assessment done, the ROs and DEOs of the affected areas [DPWH-
NCR, Region III and Region IV-A] shall estimate the required number and type of
QRA needed for the clearing and rescue operations. If the QRAs within their RO/DEO
are inadequate, a request shall be sent to the BOM, BOE and DPWH-NCR for
additional QRA through any form of available communication within six (6) hours
from the time of occurrence of the earthquake.
f. Upon receipt of request, BOM, BOE and DPWH-NCR shall check the availability of
QRA through the updated QRA Database. A shortlist of available QRAs shall be
prepared by considering the following factors that will affect the time and cost of
mobilization to the affected area:
1. Distance from the current location of equipment to the affected area.
2. Mode of mobilization either by land, water or air.
In remote areas (i.e. Visayas and Mindanao Regions especially island Regions),
mobilization of QRE might not be feasible or economical, however, QRST and QRMT
of these areas shall still proceed to augment other responding Regions in the clearing
and rescue operations in case demand arises.
g. The BOE Director shall coordinate with the RDs and EMD Chiefs on the whereabouts
of the equipment to be used for the clearing and rescue operations through any form
of available communication within nine (9) hours from the time of occurrence of the
earthquake.
h. The RD shall send a list of all the QRAs to be deployed for clearing and rescue
operations using the BOM-SDMCD Form 2015-04 as attached in D.O. 15, Series of
2015, to BOM and BOE.
i. In case communication lines are down and there is no other way to contact the
Central Office (CO), the RD has the authority to deploy all QRAs to respond to the
Regions in need of assistance.
j. Upon the instructions of the RD, the EMD Chief together with the DE/Area Equipment
Engineer (AEE) and team leaders shall proceed to their respective deployment areas.
k. The mobilization of DPWH QRA shall be on responder-basis (wave system)
to prioritize the road clearing operations.
1. The first responders (first wave of QRA) shall be composed of the highly
important QRE, QRT, QRST, and QRMT such as Front End
loaders/Payloaders (l2), Hydraulic Excavators (F17), Dump Trucks (H3),
and Crawler Tractors/Bulldozers (ll). These heavy equipment can be used
to immediately clear the road for easy passing and for other rescue
operations to reach affected areas.
2. An assessment will be done to evaluate the severity of the incident and to
estimate and set the quantity of QRA to be deployed. This shall be based
on the report submitted by DPWH-NCR (E.2.d.l) or can be coordinated
with the IC.
3. The second responders (second wave of QRA) shall be based on the
assessment of the IC, or any assessor from the EOC. This wave shall be
composed of QRE like Truck Mounted Cranes (F5), Hydraulic Cranes (F6),
Truck Mounted Flood Mitigation Equipment (H17), Stake Trucks (H2),
Truck Tractors/Prime Movers (H4), Maintenance Shop Trucks (H7),
Forklifts (H8), Road Graders (Nl) and Service Vehicles (Hl/HIM);
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Additional QRT, QRST, and QRMT can also be deployed subject to the
needs and availability of such QRA.
4. Additional wave/s can be implemented based on the actual need and other
circumstances.
/. In case there will be demands for more heavy equipment in clearing and rescue
operations, units will be sent from areas initially identified by each Region where
transportation/mobilization of equipment is difficult. Mobilization shall be handled by
the responding Region.
m. In case of landslides, the RD of affected Region shall direct DEOs to immediately
open all closed roads within the Region going to NCR, Region III, Region IV-A and
other affected areas.
n. En route to the deployment area, QRAs coming from responding Regions can
augment the heavy equipment in the affected area to open closed roads. Once roads
are passable to one-way traffic, local DEOs shall be responsible for the full opening
of roads (i.e. for two-way traffic).
o. QRAs coming from responding Regions can proceed to reach their assigned
deployment area at the earliest possible time.
p. All QRA shall go first at the EOC which is located at each of the deployment area.
Upon arrival at the EOC, the RD, DE, EMD Chief or AEE shall "check-in" and closely
coordinate with the IC thereat to receive directions from the IC, and execute
immediate and cautious clearing and rescue operations.
q. Once checked-in, the DPWH Team shall cease operational control over the DPWH
QRA and other resources but still perform according to their mandates, SOPs and
technical expertise. The IC shall lead all the operations of all government agencies
including the DPWH Team, and shall manage them tactically for proper placement
and efficiency.

In case the earthquake occurred on a night time, weekend, or holiday, this response
operation mayor may not be activated depending on the actual circumstance. But
in the exigency of the service, may we request that we take it as a great service and
sacrifice to our country and countrymen.

F. POST-EMERGENCY PHASE (Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery)

a. After the successful clearing and rescue operations, demobilize all QRAs back to their
respective offices. Account for any damaged QRE, QRT, injuries and casualties.
b. A report relative to this demobilization shall be sent to BOM, BOE and DPWH-NCR.
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G. ORGANIZATIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILmES

DPWH Quick Response Team [Incident Management Team]

Head, DPWH Quick Response Team

[Incident Commander]

Undersecretary for
Technical Services

Head, Disaster Response Operations

[Deputy Incident Commander]

L-J Assistant Secretary

for Technical Services

Heads, Equipment Positioning Heads, Regional Quick Response

and Mobilization Support and Medical Team

BOE Director and Regional Director and

Assistant Director Asst. Regional Director

Head, Equipment and Head, Supplies and

Personnel Dispatch Logistics

EMD Chief
, Asst. EMD Chief
J

I Heads, Area Monitoring I Heads, Area Monitoring

y AEEandDE~ Lr AEE and DE

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QRE, QRT, QRST, QRMT QRE, QRT, QRST, QRMT

Figure S. Organizational Chart

NOTE: This organizational structure is subject to change until further revision is issued.

1. UNDERSECRETARY, TECHNICAL SERVICES

Head, DPWH Quick Response Team [Incident Commander]
a. Contacts and alerts all RDs to prepare and mobilize all their available resources upon
the instructions given by the Secretary.
b. Oversees the operation of the Quick Response and Support Team, and facilitates
resolution of issues raised by team members.
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2. ASSISTANT SECRETARY, TECHNICAL SERVICES

Head, Disaster Response Operations [Deputy Incident Commander]

a. Coordinates with the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council-Office of

Civil Defense (NDRRMC-OCD) and other agencies in providing support and
assistance.

3. DIRECTOR and ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, BUREAU OF EQUIPMENT

Head, Equipment Positioning and Mobilization

a. Update the nationwide QRA Database monthly.

b. Coordinate with the RDs and EMD Chiefs on the whereabouts of the equipment to
be used for the clearing and rescue operations.
c. Ensure the proper positioning and mobilization of QRE.

4. REGIONAL DIRECTOR and ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Heads, Regional Quick Response Support and Medical Team
a. In the event of the earthquake, conduct close monitoring of roads and other
infrastructure facilities for any damages caused by these natural events.
b. Closely coordinate with LGUs and local disaster teams regarding calamity and
emergency response works.
c. Provide an updated list of QRA within their region monthly.
d. Provide support to other Regions in need.

5. CHIEF, EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT DMSION

Head, Equipment and Personnel Dispatch

a. Coordinates with the DE/AEE on the availability and status of QRAs.

b. Ensures all QRE and QRT to be deployed are in good operating condition.
c. Tracks and monitors the operations of deployed QRE.
d. Keeps an updated list of all available QRAs within the Region.
e. Summarize and consolidate the updated QRA list and submit it to BOE.

6. ASSISTANT CHIEF, EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT DMSION

Head, Supplies and Logistics

a. Ensures all supplies needed by the team in the operation are provided (i.e. PPE,
tools, fuel, food, water, etc.).
b. Plans and strategizes the safest and fastest route to the site.
c. Prepares an itinerary of travel and list of possible expenses like fuel, toll fees, and
shipping fees, among others.

7. AREA EQUIPMENT ENGINEER and DISTRICT ENGINEER

Heads, Area Monitoring
a. Gather and lead all team members within the area.
b. Respond quickly to emergency works during times of calamities within the area of
jurisdiction.
c. Mobilize all equipment and personnel to the designated deployment area safely and
at the earliest time possible.
d. Keep an updated list of all available QRAs within the respective office.
e. Update respective QRA list and submit it to the EMD for their consolidation.
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G. FUNDS

Funds allocated to fuel, logistical supports, PPE,food, water and other necessities of personnel
will initially come from the DEO where the equipment is assigned. Once the operators and
equipment reached the RO and are scheduled for dispatch, supplies will be provided by the
RO. Funds will be charged to the Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) of the
ROjDEO.

ANNEX A. PPA letter signed by General Manager JAY DANIEL R. SANTIAGO

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BONIFACIO DRIVE, SOUTH HARBOR, PORT AREA, MANILA 1018, PHILIPPIN OEr 0 4 2017
P.O. BOX 436, MANILA, PHILIPPINES
TEL. Nl;). (0632) 527-6358, FAX. NO. (0832) 527-4655
SEP 2 8 2017 HTTP://VWtfW.PPACOM.PH

Secretary MARK A. VILLAR

Department of Public Works and Highways
Manila

Dear Secretary Villar:

This refers to your letter dated June 30, 2017, reiterating the previous letter of Undersecretary
Raul Asis inquiring on PPA's stand relative to the Department of Public Works and Highways'
Quick Response Assets (QRAs)"in passing through all the ports in the Philippines to support
the disaster response programs of the government.

We apologize that PPA was not able to respond to the March 1, 2017 letter of Undersecretary
Raul C. Asis, because we only came to know the existence of said letter when it was attached
to your June 30; 2017 letter ..

Nevertheless, please be informed that PPA interposes no objection to the Quick Response
Assets Project of the DPWH as this program will improve your capabilities to respond to
disaster, calamities and other emergency situations in the country. In addition, the QRAs will
intensify immediate clearing of roads and further improve the quality of road repair works.

PPA shall issue an advisory directing all PPA Field Offices nationwide to give full support to
the QRAs Project of the DPWH.

Thank you and best regards.

Sincerely,

VISION

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