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14 DISASTER Flashcards

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It may be caused by weather and climate events that originate at Earth’s surface or within the planet that produces great loss of human life or destruction of the natural environment, private property, or public infrastructure.

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Natural Disaster

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It is a harmful event that happens because of people’s actions, either intentionally or accidentally. These disasters often result from mistakes, or harmful activities, that can cause damage to the environment, property, or people’s lives.

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Human-caused Disaster

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Two types of disaster

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  1. Natural Disaster
  2. Human-caused Disaster
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Give the 4 example of Natural Disaster

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1.Floods
2. Wildfire
3. Tsunamis
4. Volcanic Eruptions

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Give the 4 example of Human-caused Disaster

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  1. Oil spill
  2. Deforestation
  3. Terrorism
  4. War
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Give the four general effects of disaster

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  1. Physical effects
  2. Mental health effects
  3. Economic effects
  4. Social effects
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Disasters can cause injuries, ranging from cuts and fractures to death.

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Physical effect

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Disasters can cause mental trauma, depression, fear, and other psychological effects.

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Mental health effects

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Disasters can cause loss of property, financial loss, and damage to sources of livelihood.

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Economic effects

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Disasters can cause large-scale migration, loss of loved ones, and social and economic disruption.

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Social effects

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It is a set of actions taken to prepare for and respond to the effects of a disaster.

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Disaster preparedness

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What are the general disaster counter-measures?

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  1. Warning Indicators
  2. Land-use Regulations
  3. Building Regulations
  4. Relocation of Communities
  5. Fire Prevention
  6. International Cooperation
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Early detection systems for timely disaster alerts.

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Warning Indicators

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Zoning laws to prevent building in high-risk areas.

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Land-use Regulations

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Standards to ensure structures are disaster- resistant.

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Building Regulations

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Moving communities from hazardous zones.

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Relocation of Communities

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Rules to reduce wildfire risks.

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Fire Prevention

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Sharing disaster-related data and technology globally

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International Cooperation

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What are the Philippine approaches to disaster management?

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  1. Prevent/Mitigate
  2. Prepare
  3. Take Adaptive Action
  4. Take Corrective Action
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Reducing risks and impacts through proactive measures.

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Prevent/Mitigate

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Ensuring readiness with planning, training, and public awareness.

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Prepare

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Adjusting strategies to cope with changing risks, especially due to climate change.

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Take Adaptive Action

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Addressing damage and improving systems after a disaster.

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Take Corrective Action

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What are the common problems in Disaster Management?

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  1. Lack of Coordination
  2. Insufficient Funding
  3. Poor Communication Systems
  4. Inadequate Training and Capacity
  5. Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
  6. Political and Bureaucratic Challenges
  7. Public Awareness and Preparedness
  8. Inequitable Relied Distribution
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What are the components of disaster?
Mitigation Preparedness Response Recovery
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It lessens the likelihood and severity of disaster by implementing sustained actions, such as improved construction practice, to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property.
Mitigation
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It lessens the severity of disasters by preparing people for disaster, developing plans to ensure an effective response and recovery and training people to implement plans after a disaster occurs.
Preparedness
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It is a reaction to the occurrence of a catastrophic disaster or emergency. It consists of actions which are aimed at saving lives, reducing economic losses and alleviating suffering.
Response
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It is the implementation of actions to promote sustainable redevelopment following a disaster including new building code standards and land use planning controls.
Recovery
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What can influence disaster warning?
1. Communication system 2. Accuracy and Timeliness 3. Public Awareness and Preparedness 4. Clarity and Understandability
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Communication System
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Accuracy and Timeliness
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Public Awareness and Preparedness
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Clarity and Understandability
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What are the disaster management Policies?
1. Risk Assessment 2. Preparedness 3. Recovery and Rehabilitation 4. Emergency Response
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Identifying potential hazards and assessing their impact.
Risk Assessment
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Developing emergency plans for different disaster scenarios.
Preparedness
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Restoring infrastructure and services after a disaster.
Recovery and Rehabilitation
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Establishing rapid response systems to address immediate needs.
Emergency Response
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What are the different tasks of National Disaster Coordinating Council?
1. Disaster Preparedness 2. Response Coordination 3. Relief Operations 4. Recovery and Rehabilitation 5. Risk Reduction 6. Public Awareness 7. Policy Development
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Who are the members of the council?
Chairperson: - Secretary of Department of National Defense (DND) Vice Chairpersons: (SECRETARY) - Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) -Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) - Department of Public works and Highways (DPWH) - Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
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What department is responsible for preparedness?
DILG
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What department is responsible for Response?
DSWD
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What department is responsible for Recovery and Rehabilitation?
DPWH
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What department is responsible for Mitigation?
DENR
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What are the objectives of Disaster Management?
1. Prevent and Mitigate 2. Preparedness 3. Response 4. Risk Reduction 5. Resilience Building 6. Coordination
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What does the national disaster management program contains?
1. Disaster preparedness 2. Construction of Disaster Reduction Facilities 3. Disaster Response and Short-term Rehabilitation 4. Public Information 5. Research and Development
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It contains the planning for disaster response.
Disaster preparedness
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Building infrastructure to minimize disaster damage.
Construction of Disaster Reduction Facilities
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Immediate response and recovery efforts.
Disaster Response and Short term rehabilitation
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Educating and informing the public about disaster risks and safety measures
Public Information
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Studying disasters and developing better disaster management strategies
Research and development
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What are the suggestions to enhance community preparedness? (READ ONLY)
1. Understanding that disasters can happen unexpectedly, with or without prior warning. 2. Raising awareness about the characteristics and effects of different types of disasters. 3. Identifying areas that are most vulnerable or prone to disasters within community. 4. Being prepared to respond to both natural and man-made hazards. 5. Developing the ability to take the necessary actions promptly when a disaster occurs. 6. Implementing measures to reduce the impact of disasters and protect the community.

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