disaster management

• Disaster Management


  A dynamic process that encompasses the clinical management of planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling
• Disaster


  A serious disruption of the functioning of a society, causing widespread human, material, or environmental losses which exceed the ability of the affected society to cope, using only its own resources (UN)
• Emergency


  Any occurrence which requires an immediate response (WHO)
• Types of Disaster (as to origin)

  • Natural
  • Man-made
  • Other forms (terrorism, sabotage, hostage situation, organized mass action, riots, wars)
• Natural Disasters (air)


  • Typhoons
  • Monsoons
  • Easterly waves
  • Thunderstorm
  • Tornado
  • Blizzard
• Natural Disasters (water)


  • Flood
  • Tidal waves
• Natural Disasters (land)


  • Earthquake
  • Volcanic eruption
  • Avalanches
  • Droughts
• Man-made Disasters


  • Transport mishaps
  • Collapse of building
  • Chemicals
  • Nuclear
  • Outbreak of animal/plant disease
  • Fire
  • Pollution of aquatic resources
• Types of Disaster (as to onset)

  • Disasters that occur with warning
  • Disasters that occur without warning
• Types of Disaster (as to number of casualties)

  • Multiple victims
  • Multiple casualties
  • Mass casualties
• Effects of Disaster


  • Individual/family
  • Community/country
  • Health
  • Economy
  • Peace and order
  • Public service
• A.O. no.6 BS of 1999


  The DOH institutionalized the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Program, a comprehensive, integrated and responsive emergency disaster related service and research-oriented program with the goal of promoting health emergency preparedness
• PD no. 1566 (1978)


  Strengthening the Phil. Disaster Control Capability and Establishing the National Program on Community Disaster Preparedness, including the creation of the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) and multi-level organizations, and funding for 2% reserve for calamities
• RA no. 7160 (Local Gov't. Code of 1911)


  Transfer of responsibilities from the national to the local government units by giving more powers, authorities, responsibilities and resources, and allocation of 5% calamity fund for emergency rehabilitation, reconstructions and other works of services
• Agencies involved in disaster management

  • International level (UN, International Red Cross, Red crescent)
  • National Level (NDCC, DPWH, DOTC, DSWD, DepEd, DOLE, DTI, DOH, DILG, DOJ, DOF, DA, PNRC)
  • Regional local government levels (regional coordinating council, provincial coordinating council)
• Prevention and Control Measures


  • Be prepared (emergency planning, training and education, emergency exercises/drills)
  • Follow requirements for building construction (fire exits, earthquake proof foundation, using quality and strong materials)
  • In cases of disaster (stay calm but act fast, priority is prevention of injury and loss of lives, saving of personal belongings should be the second priority)
  • Know where to get assistance
  • Rehabilitation of shelter and environmental health