The Fourteenth Philippine Congress passed the ____ , or the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of 2010 signed by ____ on May 27, 2010.
Republic Act 10121
former Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
This law strengthens and institutionalizes a disaster risk reduction and management system at the national, regional, provincial, and local levels. This addresses the disaster risks confronted by the Philippines which is the third most disaster-prone country in the world.
Republic Act 10121, or the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of 2010
is a term used for reducing and preventing disaster risks. It is founded on the principle that while hazards are inevitable, its adverse effects like lost lives and/or destruction of property are not. There are steps
that we can do to ensure reduction of risks.
Disaster risk reduction (DRR)
is sudden, calamitous event that seriously disrupt the functioning of a community or society and causes human material and economic or environmental losses that exceed the community's or society's ability to cope using its own resources
Disaster
an example of a disaster is a ____ causing destruction of different properties as well as environmental resources
volcanic eruption
a ____ may happen anytime and may cause great damages and bring harm to people in nearby places
Volcanic eruption
a ____ is a catastrophic and may happen anytime
Disaster
a ____ causes damages and losses to different sectors of the society
Disaster
to recover from the damages acquired during a volcanic eruption ____ may be needed
outside assistance
mount pinatubo
location: ____
eruption date: ____
casualties: ____
zambales
june 15, 1991
approximately 800 deaths
mayon volcano
location: ____
dates: ____
casualties: ____
albay
1814, 2000, 2006
1814=1200
2000=77
2006=evacuation but no reported deaths
mount hibok-hibok
location: ____
date: ____
casualties: ____
camiguin
1951-1952
approximately 3000 deaths
are natural or man-made emergencies that cannot be handled by affected communities who experience severe danger and incur loss of lives and properties causing disruption in its social structure and prevention of the fulfillment of all or some of the affected community's essential functions.
Disasters
Disaster: Types of Disasters
natural disaster
man-made disaster
examples of Natural Disaster
Floods
Cyclone
Drought
Earthquake
Mud slides
Thunderstorm
Tsunamis
VolcanicEruption
Man-made Disaster
Epidemic
Accidents
Food Poisoning
Fire
Deforestation
Pollution
Wars
The outright avoidance of adverse impacts of hazards and related disasters. Prevention expresses the concept and intention to completely avoid potential adverse impacts through action taken in advance. Can be in the form of proper land use or using suitable engineering design. (However, oftentimes complete avoidance of losses is not feasible and the task transforms to that of mitigation)
Prevention
The lessening or limitation of the adverse impacts of hazards and related disasters. While the adverse impacts of hazards often cannot be prevented fully, their scale or severity can be substantially lessened by various strategies and actions. Mitigation measures involve a wide range of elements from engineering techniques to environmental policies and even public awareness.
Mitigation
The adjustment in natural or human systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli or their effects, which moderates harm or exploits beneficial opportunities. This definition addresses the concerns of climate change and is sourced from the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Adaptation
The knowledge and capacities developed by governments, professional response and recovery organizations, communities and individuals to effectively anticipate, respond to, and recover from, the impacts of likely, imminent or current hazard events or conditions.
Preparedness
The provision of emergency services and public assistance during or immediately after a disaster in order to save lives, reduce health impacts, ensure public safety and meet the basic subsistence needs of the people affected. Disaster response is predominantly focused on immediate and short- term needs and is sometimes called "disaster relief".
Response
The restoration, and improvement where appropriate, of facilities, livelihoods and living conditions of disaster-affected communities, including efforts to reduce disaster risk factors. The recovery task of rehabilitation and reconstruction begins soon after the emergency phase has ended, and should be based on pre-existing strategies and policies that facilitate clear institutional responsibilities for recovery action and enable public participation.
Recovery
are based on the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) for 2011-2028. The terminologies and their definitions are obtained from Republic Act 10121 or the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010. and the Department of Education School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Manual Booklet 1.
The four thematic areas of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)
Disaster Prevention includes the measures taken to avoid the unfavorable impacts of hazards and related disasters. Disaster Mitigation is the lessening or limiting the adverse impacts of hazards and related disasters
Thematic Area 1: Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Overall responsible government agency for thematic area 1:
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
It is the knowledge and capacity to effectively foresee, respond, and recover from the impacts of hazard events or conditions.
Thematic Area 2: Disaster Preparedness
Overall responsible government agency for thematic area 2:
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
This includes the availability of services to assist affected groups during or immediately after a disaster, intending to save lives, reduce impacts, ensure safety, and meet the basic needs of affected groups.
Thematic Area 3: Disaster Response
Overall responsible government agency for thematic area 3:
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
Rehabilitation refers to the ability of affected communities to return to their normal functions by increasing their organizational capacity to restore livelihood and damaged facilities. Recovery includes the actions and measures taken after a disaster to rebuild, restore, or improve the living conditions of the affected community while reducing the risks of disaster.
Thematic Area 4: Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery
Overall responsible government agency for Thematic Area 4:
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
The significant activities under the 4 thematic areas include:
Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Response
Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery
Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Early warning systems
Flood forecasting monitoring
Hazard risk mappings
Structural and non-structural interventions
Disaster Preparedness
Contingency planning
Prepositioning and stock-piling
Capacitating and organizing responders
Training, drills and exercises
Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment
Disaster Response
Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA)
Issuance of advisories and situation reports
Activation of Response Clusters and Incident Command System (ICS)