DRR 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Law that requires the country’s government and citizens to be prepared for disaster
A
R.A 10121
2
Q
Why is R.A 10121 important?
A
- Because the Philippines is one of the most at risk countries in the world, 5th in disaster risk with 26.70% disaster risk as of 2016
3
Q
Why is Philippines at Risk?
A
- Geography
- Climate
- Human-induced calamities
4
Q
Factors that make the philippines more vulnerable
A
poverty, slum housing, limited access to medical services and clean water, corruption and weak law enforcements
5
Q
Why R.A was implemented?
A
- To prevent the loss of lives during disasters natural or man made
*To reduce the loss of structures
*To prepare the people for the upcoming typhoons, Earthquakes, Landslides etc.
6
Q
What are the precautions of the NDRRMC take to reduce casualties
A
Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Mitigation and prevention
Disaster Response
Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery
