UNIT 7_DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

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  • The Philippines is located in the circum-pacific belt of Fire and typhoon. This being so, the country has always been subjected to natural disaster and calamities-floods, typhoons, tornadoes, earthquake, drought, fire, tsunamis, and volcanic eruption which have brought incessant miseries to our people.
  • DISASTER - is a disturbance of normal condition whether man-made or natural. it happen when communities alone cannot manage an emergency, resulting from hazards using their own resources. the community requires external assistance because the damage and destruction exceed their abilities and capabilities.
  • DISASTER MANAGEMENT - it includes the development of disaster recovery plans, for minimizing the risk of disaster recovery plans, for minimizing the risks of disasters and for handling them when they do occur and the implementation of such plans.
  • DISASTER MANAGEMENT - usually refers to the management of natural catastrophes such as fire, flooding or earthquakes
  • DISASTER RISK REDUCTION - A conceptual framework of elements considered with the possibilities to minimize vulnerabilities and disaster risks through mitigation and preparedness to avoid the adverse impact of hazards within the broad context of sustainable development.
  • DISASTER CONTROL - The act of limiting or mitigating the effects of disasters through the introduction of measures designed to prepare the inhabitant and to protect their lives and properties before, during, and after a disaster.
  • CONFLAGRATION - a large disastrous fire involving numerous buildings, houses or structures.
  • NDCC ( National Disaster Coordinating Council ) - is an inter-agency council responsible for disaster preparedness, prevention and mitigation. The () utilizes the facilities and services of the office of the Civil Defense as its operating arm in the discharge of its functions.
  • National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council - It's a government agency in the Philippines responsible for coordinating disaster management efforts, including preparedness, response, and recovery. It plays a crucial role in safeguarding the lives and property of Filipinos during natural disasters and other emergencies.
  • Republic Act No. 10121 or the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 (DRRM Act) - is a law which transforms the Philippines' disaster management system from disaster relief and response towards disaster risk reduction (DRR).
  • Republic Act No. 10121 - It provides for the calamity fund to be used in support of disaster risk reduction or mitigation, prevention, and preparedness activities for the potential occurrence of disasters and not just for response, relief, and rehabilitation efforts. The act mandates the establishment of a Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) in every province, city, and municipality and a Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee (BDRRMC) in every barangay.
  • DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT (DRRM) - is a range of activities (preparedness, mitigation, prevention, emergency response, recovery) that contribute to increasing capacities and reducing immediate and long-term vulnerabilities to prevent, or at least minimize the damaging impact in a community.
  • Four Phases of Disaster Management
    • Mitigation
    • Preparedness
    • Response
    • Recovery
  • ROLE OF THE YOUTH IN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
    • Sharing the message
    • Acting as change makers
    • Bringing creativities
  • MAN-MADE DISASTER - It is caused by any untoward human activity resulting to damage to properties and loss of lives
  • CATEGORIES OF MAN MADE DISASTER
    1. Armed Conflict and Civil Strife
    2. Technological Disasters
    3. Disaster in Human Settlements
    4. Fire
  • Armed Conflict and Civil Strife - Disaster management concern itself with various aspects of () and () including the protection and support of displaced person and refugees during the conflict, physical and economic reconstruction and social rehabilitation in the aftermath of the conflict.
  • Technological Disasters - A result of accidents or incidents occurring in the manufacture, transport or distribution of hazardous substances such as fuel, chemicals, explosives or nuclear materials
  • Disaster in Human Settlements - Urban fire is the kind of principal disaster. There can be devastating effect when fires break out in low level communities or in depressed areas.
  • FIRE - is a product of combustible materials. In order to produce (), there must be fuel, oxygen and heat.
  • NATURAL DISASTERS - Occurs when there is no human intervention to cause such and are often referred to as "Acts of God".
  • NATURAL DISASTERS
    1. FLOOD
    2. TYPHOON
    3. TSUNAMI
    4. STORM SURGE
    5. EARTHQUAKE
    6. VOLCANIC ERUPTION
    7. TROPICAL CYCLONE
    8. RADIOACTIVE FALLOUT
    9. LANDSLIDES
  • FLOOD - when fast rising of water in an area has been observed, go to the higher ground. () is the condition that occurs when water overflows the natural or artificial confines of a stream or body of water or when run off waters from heavy rainfall accumulates over low lying areas.
  • TYPHOON - always monitor the weather bulletin to the local weather bureau and local government units
  • TSUNAMI - when there is a fast decrease in the sea water level usually the () occurs and even after an earthquake. Get to higher ground as far inland as possible. Watching a () from the beach or cliffs could put you in grave danger.
  • STORM SURGE - pertains to the abnormal rise of water level along a shore as a result primarily of the winds and pressures associated with storms. Stay inside where you are protected from the water. It's best to be on the downwind side of the house, away from windows.
  • EARTHQUAKE - a sudden slipping or movement of a portion of the earth's crust accompanied and followed by series of vibrations. If this occurs, cover your head with hard object like books, chairs and others and leave the building immediately.
  • VOLCANIC ERUPTION - keep updated with the reports and to the advice of the volcanologist if you are living near a volcano. You should prepare first aid kit, flash light and radio with batteries, matches, candles, ready to eat food and extra cloth wrap in plastic bags before the occurrence of a natural calamity.
  • TROPICAL CYCLONE - an intense weather disturbance such as typhoon and storm composed of a big whirling mass of wind and rains similar to whirlwind, tornado or waterspout but having immense or wide dimensions. Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors. Close all interior doors, secure and brace external door.
  • RADIOACTIVE FALLOUT - are dust particles of earth and debris together with radioactive materials that cling to them, carried by wind for many kilometers and falling it back to earth. Get inside the nearest building to avoid radiation and remove contaminated clothing and wipe off or wash unprotected skin if you were outside after the fallout arrived.
  • LANDSLIDES - brought by movement of masses of rocks, dearth or debris down a slope. Find cover in the section of the building that is furthest away from the approaching (). Take shelter under a strong table or bench and hold on firmly and stay put until all movement has ceased.