Chapter 4: Concept of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Flashcards
a systematic approach to identify, assess, and reduce the effects of disaster through an ethic of prevention
Disaster Risk Reduction
NDRRMP
Philippines’ National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan
The DRRM plan should prioritize two things:
the protection of the people who are most at risk, and the protection of the systems and resources that a community depends on.
the range of actions or activities geared towards preparedness, mitigation, and enhancing response capabilities that are developed by the members of the communities themselves.
Community-based DRRM
A well-developed community-based DRRM plan includes the following:
- An understanding of the real life situation of the community
- A community that participates in disaster risk assessment
- A community that participates in the actual DRRM planning
- A community that is able to manage the implementation of the DRRM plan
- A community that is vigilant in the monitoring and evaluation of the DRRM plan
A good emergency plan is basically composed of three parts.
The first part contains the steps that should be done in preparation for an emergency and in making a family ready. The second part contains details on what to do during the emergency to keep the family safe and lessen the impact of the event. The third part consists of what to do after the emergency.
is required in keeping such systems operational and fully functional at all times.
Manpower
are designed to be taken by an individual in case of an emergency. That bag should enable a person to survive prior to any assistance or help such as rescue or relief efforts. A survival kit should have enough supplies and tools that could last at least 72 hours or 3 days.
Emergency kits/ Go bags
Your basic survival kits should contain:
Water, Food, Signaling instruments, First aid kits, important documents, Multipurpose tools, Keys, Clothing, Pets and Games.
A map of the area and where you are headed is also useful. The map should include…
the location of evacuation sites, houses of relatives, routes, and alternative routes.
The recommendation is to have one gallon per person, per day (three-day supply for evacuation, two-week supply for home). Sometimes in times of disasters when access to potable water is scarce, survivalists actually recommend mixing four drops of iodine or plain bleach with 1 liter of water and letting it stand for 30 minutes before drinking
Water
Nonperishable, easy-to-prepare items (three-day supply for evacuation, two-week supply for home), when considering the food items, it should be easy to open and you are familiar with it.
Food
Flashlight, whistles, mirrors, glowsticks, anything that you can use to signal for help is also a must in preparing your kit. An AM/FM radio is also important so that you could hear important announcements from government agencies regarding the status of the disaster or for any rescue and relief efforts in your area.
Signaling instruments
complete with infection control precautions (gloves, masks), should also be a part of your survival kit. It should also include medications that are good for at least seven days.
First aid kits
Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies) should be with you. This could prove to be very useful in the recovery process of the disaster and to be able to avail help immediately
Important documents
Sanitation and personal hygiene items must also be included because you need to be clean to prevent the spread of diseases or infection in times of disaster.
Clothing
