CPHM: Disaster Management Flashcards
a serious disruption of the functioning of a society, causing widespread human, material, or environmental losses (UN)
Disaster
any occurrence which requires an
immediate response (WHO)
Emergency
Dynamic process and encompasses the clinical
management of planning, organizing, staffing,
leading and controlling
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
strong winds and rains causing tremendous damage and deaths
Typhoons
prolonged rainfall lasting several days and weeks
Moonsoons
great river of winds, west at an average speed of 161KPH
Easterly waves
characterized by thunder, lightning caused by an over mountains regions
Thunderstorms
violent whirling of wind
Tornado
snow storm
Blizzard
body of water arising and overflowing the land
Flood
great sea waves following earthquake, typhoon or floods caused by piling of water in hurricanes
Tidal waves
vibration produced by disturbance in stability of rock masses under the surface of the earth.
Earthquake
ejection of volcanic materials (ashes, lava, etc.) through fissure brought about by tremendous pressure firing rock formation
Volcanic eruption
vast body of snow, ice or land sliding down a mountain
Avalanches
little or no rain for a long period of time
Droughts
separated from loved ones, become
homeless, loss of livelihood
individual/family
damage to infrastructure, decreased
population, decrease investors
Community/country
lacks medical supplies, epidemics and other
diseases outbreaks, lack of health facilities, contaminated food and water
Health
damage to crops, decreased production,
decreased earnings, food shortage
Economy
chaos, confusion, panic, increased crimes
due to needs
Peace and order
disruption of services, communication
breakdown, transportation difficultie
Public service
T or F
Man made Disasters:
Transport, Air, sea, water mishap, Collapse of building, Chemicals, Nuclear, Outbreak of animal/plant disease, Fire, Pollution of aquatic resources
True
T or F
Other forms of disaster as to origin:
• Terrorism
• Sabotage
• Hostage situation
• Organized mass action
• Riots
• Wars
True
T or F
Disasters that occur with warning:
Storm, volcanic eruption
True
Involves up to 10 people. Vehicular accidents, fire, explosion
Multiple victims
Involves as many as 100 people. Air crash, riots, tornado
Multiple casualties
Large scale disaster in large number of injured person over 100 and disrupt community services and resources
Mass casualties
Earthquakes, wars
Mass casualties
The program is designed to a comprehensive, integrated and responsive emergency disaster related service and research-oriented program with the goal of promoting health emergency preparedness.
A.O. no.6 BS of 1999 The DOH institutionalized the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
Program
This law implemented the ff:
1.Creation of National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC)
2. Creation of the Multi-level organizations
3. Funding for 2% reserve for calamities
PD no. 1566 (1978)
Strengthening the Phil. Disaster Control Capability and Establishing the National
Program on Community Disaster Preparedness
- Transfer of responsibilities from the national to the local government units by
giving more powers, authorities, responsibilities and resources. - Allocation of 5% calamity fund for emergency rehabilitation, reconstructions
and other works of services.
RA no. 7160 (Local Gov’t. Code of 1911)
UN, International Red Cross, Red crescent
International level
NDCC, DPWH, DOTC, DSWD, DepEd, DOLE,
DTI,DOH.DILG,DOJ,DOF,DA, PNRC- Government
agencies
b. NGO’s
National Level
regional coordinating council- provincial
coordinating council
Regional local government levels
T or F
Prevention and Control Measures:
Be prepared
Follow requirements for building construction
Stay calm but act fast
Know where to get assistance
Rehabilitation of shelter and environmental health
True
T or F
Disaster occurs without warning:
Fire, landslide, droughts
True
