Disaster Preparedness & Risk Guide

Protect your cooperative from typhoons, floods, and other risks common in Cebu.

🌀 Typhoons & Storms

Risk Level: Critical (Jun-Nov)
Actions: Harvest before September, get PCIC insurance, maintain emergency fund, build strong storage facilities.

🌊 Flooding & Landslides

Risk Level: Critical (low-lying areas)
Actions: Map flood zones, build drainage, plant buffer strips, avoid riverbank farming.

📉 Market Price Crashes

Risk Level: High
Actions: Diversify crops, sign forward contracts, invest in cold storage, process before selling.

🦠 Pest & Disease

Risk Level: High
Actions: Practice IPM, use resistant varieties, coordinate spraying across members.

💸 Loan Default

Risk Level: Medium
Actions: Set loan limits, use crop insurance as collateral, flexible repayment schedules.

🎭 Fraud & Mismanagement

Risk Level: Medium
Actions: Annual audits, dual signatures on checks, separate duties, CDA oversight.

🌀 Typhoon Preparedness Checklist

⚠️ 48 Hours Before

  • Harvest all mature crops
  • Secure farm equipment and tools
  • Move seedlings and inputs to safe storage
  • Reinforce storage structures
  • Move livestock to higher ground
  • Charge all phones and radios
  • Withdraw emergency cash

🔄 After the Typhoon

  • Take photos of all damage (for insurance)
  • Report to cooperative leadership
  • File PCIC insurance claim immediately
  • Assess field damage systematically
  • Apply for emergency cooperative loans
  • Contact DA for disaster assistance
  • Coordinate recovery with other members

Member Onboarding Checklist

Step-by-step checklist for onboarding new cooperative members.

📝 Application

  • Initial contact and orientation
  • Fill out membership application form
  • Background reference check
  • Board approval of application

💰 Financial Setup

  • Pay share capital contribution
  • Pay membership fee (if any)
  • Issue share certificate
  • Open savings account

📚 Training

  • Cooperative 101 orientation
  • Farming best practices training
  • Financial literacy basics
  • Market orientation session

🤝 Integration

  • Welcome ceremony
  • Assign mentor/buddy
  • First farm visit together
  • Activate all member services

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