Procedures Upon Air Raid Alarm
- Upon air raid alarm, blackout provisions take immediate effect if not already in force.
- All vehicles must stop and remain stationary on streets and thoroughfares until an "all clear" signal is given.
- Exceptions granted to vehicles of police, fire, military, emergency government services, and essential utilities which may move with lights shielded.
- Watercraft must extinguish all lights except for shielded side navigation lights and anchor or moor immediately.
- Civilians must avoid open public spaces and stay under cover during the alarm and until the all clear signal.
Role of National Air Raid Warden
- Tasked with issuing instructions to ensure effective implementation of the blackout and air raid safety rules.
Application During Training and Testing
- Blackout rules also apply during drills or tests ordered by the National Emergency Commission to prepare the population and test traffic device effectiveness under blackout conditions.
Exemptions for Military Operations
- The blackout rules do not apply to operations conducted by the armed forces of the United States and the Philippines or acts done under orders from competent military officers.
Effectivity of the Order
- The Executive Order takes immediate effect from the date of issuance.
- Signed by the President and Secretary to the President, reflecting the authority and enforceability of the order.