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• Disaster is the result of the combination of several things: the exposure to a hazard
• Exposure, hazard and management are the factors involved in the triagram of a risk
• The fire triangle includes heat, oxygen and fuel
• OBJECTIVES

  • Discuss the key concepts and principles of DRR
  • Explain the elements of DRR
  • Appreciate the importance of disaster risk reduction in one's life
• DISASTER

  Serious problem occurring over a short or long period of time, causes widespread human, material, economic or environmental loss, exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources
• Key principles of disaster risk reduction (DRR)

  • Development can either increase or decrease disaster risk
  • DRRM policies, laws, and regulations can save lives if properly and strictly implemented in the community
  • The main objective of DRRM is to build a resilient community
• Importance of disaster risk reduction (DRR)

  • Assists us to consider our emergency response activities in light of existing and new disaster risks
  • Enables us to design or adjust our activities so that people and communities become safer and more disaster-resilient
  • Vital for building a more equitable and sustainable future
• Responsibility for disaster risk management does not lie with disaster managers alone. It is rather a concern for everyone - from citizens who must be empowered to make decisions which reduce risk, to political leaders, government institutions, the private sector, civil society organizations, professional bodies, and scientific and technical institutions
• The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan 2011-2028 (NDRRMP)
• Community preparedness

  The ability of a community to prepare for, withstand, and recover from public health incidents in both the short and long term; coordinate training and provide guidance to support community involvement with preparedness efforts
• A disaster survival kit includes supplies your family might need to survive in the event of a disaster. It should be easy to carry and can be used at home or taken with you in case you must evacuate during an emergency
• 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). It was approved on May 27, 2010
• FEEP, fire emergency evacuation plan


  A document that includes information regarding fire safety. In this plan, there are outlined steps that detail the actions that should be taken by employees and/or staff members if there is a fire within the walls of the building.
• Geologic hazard


  Adverse geologic condition capable of causing widespread damage or loss of property and life
• Sinkhole


  • Void - gaps between constituent particles
  • Cavern - natural void in the ground, specifically a space large enough for a human to enter
• Overburden


  Rock or soil layer that needs to be removed in order to access the ore being mined, also referred to as spoil or waste
• Solution sinkholes


  Formed by local chemical weathering of the rock, where water accumulates around a fissure or joint in the rock. The hollow that is formed is drained of water through the fissure or joint, but not before it has dissolved some of the rock.
• HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL


  A process or phenomenon of atmospheric, hydrological or oceanographic nature that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage
• TYPES of HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL events


  • Typhoon
  • Thunderstorm
  • Flood
  • Storm Surge
  • El Niño
  • La Niña
• TROPICAL CYCLONES (TYPHOON / HURRICANE)


  • Intense circular storm that originates over warm tropical oceans
  • Characterized by low atmospheric pressure, high winds, and heavy rain
• PARTS OF A TYPHOON


  • Eye
  • Eyewall
  • Rainbands
• Eye


  Region of mostly calm weather at the center of strong tropical cyclone
• Eyewall

  Zone where surface winds reach their highest speed, bringing the strongest thunderstorm activity
• Rainbands


  Contain showers and thunderstorms
• Flood

  • Overflow of water onto land that is normally dry
  • Can result from rain, snow, coastal storms, storm surges, overflows of rivers, and dam failure
• AREAS IN THE PHILIPPINES PRONE TO FLOOD


  • Pampanga
  • Nueva Ecija
  • Pangasinan
  • Tarlac
  • Maguindanao
  • Bulacan
  • Metro Manila
  • North Cotabato
  • Oriental Mindoro
  • Ilocos Norte
• Storm Surge


  • Storm flood, tidal surge, or storm tide
  • Coastal flood or tsunami-like phenomenon of rising water commonly associated with low-pressure weather systems, such as cyclones
  • Measured as the rise in water level above the normal tidal level
  • "DALUYONG NG BAGYO"
• Storm Surge


  Caused by a storm
• Tsunami


  Caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption
• El Niño


  Climatic event
• La Niña


  Climatic event
• HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL


  A process or phenomenon of atmospheric, hydrological or oceanographic nature that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage
• TYPES of HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL events


  • Typhoon
  • Thunderstorm
  • Flood
  • Storm Surge
  • El Niño
  • La Niña
• TROPICAL CYCLONES (TYPHOON / HURRICANE)


  • Intense circular storm that originates over warm tropical oceans
  • Characterized by low atmospheric pressure, high winds, and heavy rain
• PARTS OF A TYPHOON


  • Eye
  • Eyewall
  • Rainbands
• Eye


  Region of mostly calm weather at the center of strong tropical cyclone
• Direct Effects of Landslides


  • Physical Damage-Debris may block roads, supply lines (telecommunication, electricity, water, etc.) and waterways
  • Causalities-deaths and injuries to people and animals
• Indirect Effects of Landslides


  • Influence of landslides in dam safety- failure of the slopes bordering the reservoir
  • Flooding caused by movements of large masses of soil into the reservoir
  • Landslides and flooding- Debris flow can cause flooding by blocking valleys and stream channels, forcing large amounts of water to backup causing backup/ flash flood
• Direct Losses from Landslides


  • Loss of life, property, infrastructure and lifeline facilities, Resources, farmland and places of cultural importance
• Indirect Losses from Landslides


  • Loss in productivity of agricultural or forest lands
  • Reduced property values
  • Loss of revenue
  • Increased cost
  • Adverse effect on water quality
  • Loss of human productivity