Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction

• "A situation defined by a failure, inefficient, or corrupt procedures, institutions, and processes that oversee policy implementation, law enforcement, and decision-making is referred to as _____________. This frequently results in a lack of accountability, transparency, and population-focused responsiveness." "weak governance" Weak::Governance
• "In the societal and organizational areas, ___________is essential because it provides stability, growth, and responsibility. While it directs strategic direction, encourages accountability, and manages risks in organizations, it also guarantees political stability, economic prosperity, and social fairness in societal situations. " governance  Weak::Governance
• "On the other hand, ____________ is indicative of inefficient or dishonest systems, which cause instability, stagflation, and a loss of confidence in institutions in both society and organizations." weak governance Weak::Governance
• It refers to the state or condition inwhich people or communities lack the financialresources and essentials for a minimum standard ofliving. As such, their basic human needs cannot be met.People and families  may go withoutproper housing, clean water, healthy food, clothing andmedical attention. Poverty Poverty::and::Inequality
• is a socioeconomic condition that is the resultof multiple factors—not just income. These factorsinclude race, sexual identity, sexual orientation, andlittle to no access to education, among others. Thus,it increases exposure to hazards and limits theability to cope with and recover from disasters. poverty Poverty::and::Inequality
• the state of not being equal, especially in status,rights, and opportunities inequality Poverty::and::Inequality
• When calamity hits impoverished communities andfamilies, their assets are lost and need to start at zero. Thisstatement is an example of how Natural Calamities causepoverty?a. Trueb. Maybe Truec. False A Poverty::and::Inequality
• What is one effective way to address poverty and inequality in communities?A) Providing access to quality education and skill development programsB) Ignoring the issue and hoping it goes away on its ownC) Blaming individuals for their circumstances A Poverty::and::Inequality
• What is a key component of investment in disaster readiness?A) Investment in encouraging risky behaviorsB) Investment in waiting for emergencies to happenC) Investment in disaster readiness and resilience C Poverty::and::Inequality
• a type of climate-driven hazard in which a violent wind has a circular movement, found in the West Pacific ocean typhoon Climate::Change
• why do drought appears? what causes it in the context of climate change? increased temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns Climate::Change
• why do hailstorm appears? what causes it in the context of climate change? more unstable atmospheric conditions Climate::Change
• "warming has led to more frequent and extreme El Ninos. however, it doesn’t directly cause disasters, but it acts like a _________________, disrupting normal weather patterns in various regions around the world, which can intensify existing vulnerabilities and increase the likelihood and severity of certain disasters." climate amplifier Climate::Change
• a climate-driven hazard in which a period of drier-than-normal conditions that results in water-related problems drought
• a climate-driven hazard in which a convective storms that produce hailstones which are formed when raindrops are carried upward into the atmosphere by a thunderstorm. hailstorm Climate::Change
• ______________ are a direct consequence of climate change ad have significant impacts on glaciers and coastal areas. as global temperatues increase, glaciers and ice sheets melt, leading to an increase in the volume of water in the oceans.a climate-driven hazard in which a period of drier-than-normal conditions that results in water-related problems rising sea levels Climate::Change
• "In Paris Agreement, a key aspect is the __________________, which requires countries to report transparently on their climate actions and progress. Since its inception, the agreement has spurred low-carbon solutions and new markets, with more countries, regions, cities, and companies committing to carbon neutrality targets. By 2030, zero-carbon solutions could be competitive in sectors representing over 70% of global emissions." "Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF)" Climate::...
• "IT is the extremely detrimental effects that a natural hazard event has on a community or society. Events include flooding, droughts, earthquakes, tropical cyclones, lightning, tsunamis, volcanic activity, and wildfires are a few instances of natural hazards. " natural disasters Climate::Change
• "A methodical strategy to determine, evaluate, and lower the risks of disaster is known as _____________" "disaster risk reduction" Climate::Change
• " refers to changes in temperatures and weather patterns that happen over a long time." climate change Climate::Change
• " refers to short-term conditions that can change quickly" weather Climate::Change
• "it is simply defined as the development of cities as drivers of economic and social development" urban development Poorly::Planned::and::Managed::Urban::Development
• "it describes how natural resources are being depleted, pollution is occurring, and ecosystems are being disrupted. The earth is degrading due to increased human activity, and problems like deforestation, pollution of the air and water, climate change, and biodiversity loss pose serious threats to the health of human societies and ecosystems." environmental degradation Environmental::Degradation
• "Volcanoes are considered to be inactive when there is no eruption in the previous _________" "10, 000 years" The::Philippine::Disaster::Risk::Profile
• "The top 3 volcanoes in the Philippines" "Mayon volcanoTaal volcanoMount Bulusan" The::Philippine::Disaster::Risk::Profile
• why is the Philippines vulnerable to tsunami "Due to the presence of offshore faults and trenchesThe Philippines being an archipelagic country, surrounded with water, makes it susceptible especially those near coastal areas." The::Philippine::Disaster::Risk::Profile
• "The pacific typhoon belt explains the existence of an average of ___________ visiting the country every year (___ are said to be destructive)." "20 typhoons, 5" The::Philippine::Disaster::Risk::Profile
• "a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts, which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources" disaster The::Philippine::Disaster::Risk::Profile
• often described as a result of the combination of: exposure to hazards and conditions of vulnerability that are present and in insufficient capacity. disaster The::Philippine::Disaster::Risk::Profile
• how to solve the risk R = Hazard X Vulnerability/Capacity The::Philippine::Disaster::Risk::Profile
• "Dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activities or conditions that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihood and services, social and economic disruption or environmental damage." hazard The::Philippine::Disaster::Risk::Profile
• "The characteristics and circumstances of a community, system or asset that makes it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard." vulnerability The::Philippine::Disaster::Risk::Profile
• "A combination of all strengths and resources available within a community, society or organization that can reduce the level of risks or effects of a disaster." Capacity The::Philippine::Disaster::Risk::Profile
• "The enactment of _____________ otherwise known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 has laid the basis for a paradigm shift from just disaster preparedness and response to disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM)." "Republic Act 10121" The::Philippine::DRRM::System
• give examples of hydrological avalanches and floods
• give examples of biological diseases, pandemic, epidemics, and insect/animal plague
• events that are caused by humans and occur in or close to human settlements technological/man-made hazards
• 3 examples of technological/man-made hazards environmental degradation, pollution, accidents
• technological/man-made hazards may cause (5) complex emergencies, famine, displaced populations, industrial accidents, transport accidents
• sudden movement of Earth's crust at a fault line earthquake