Barangay and SK officials should remind their constituents of the following considerations in relation to Covid 19
a. Continue to use preventive actions like washing hands and wearing a face covering during clean up or when returning home.
b. It may take longer than usual to restore power and water if they are out. Individuals should take steps to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning if using a generator.
c. If injured or ill, contact a medical provider or inform the barangay for treatment referrals and recommendations. Keep wounds clean to prevent infection. Remember, accessing medical care may be more difficult than usual during the pandemic.
d. Dealing with disasters can cause stress and strong emotions, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is natural to feel anxiety, grief, and worry. Coping with these feelings and getting help when you need it will help you, your family and your community recover.
e. People with preexisting mental health conditions should continue with their treatment and be aware of new or worsening symptoms.
f. When you check on neighbors and friends, be sure to follow social distancing recommendations (staying at least 6 feet, about two arms’ length, from others) and other CDC recommendations to protect yourself and others.
g. If an individual needs to go to a disaster shelter, follow the barangay recommendations for staying safe and healthy in a public disaster shelter during the COVID-19 pandemic.
h. If an individual is sick and needs medical attention, contact your healthcare provider for further care instructions and shelter-in-place, if possible.
i. If experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or through the barangay and let the operator know if you have, or think you might have, COVID-19. If possible, put on a cloth face covering before help arrives.