DRRR Exam 2

Question 1

Aims to reduce the damage caused by natural hazards (like earthquakes, floods, droughts, & cyclones) through an ethic of prevention.

Answer 1

DRRR (Disaster Risk Reduction)

Question 2

Application of DRR policies and strategies.

To prevent new disaster risk, reduce existing disaster risk, and manage residual risk, contributing to the strengthening of resilience & reduction of disaster losses.

Answer 2

DRRM (Disaster Risk Reduction Management)

Question 3

Systematic approach to assessing strategies and plans to that aims to reduce the damage caused by natural hazards. If disaster risk is reduced, the probability of hazard event becoming a disaster is small.
Includes concepts of mitigating & preparing for the adverse impacts of hazards, reducing vulnerabilities to hazards, wise management of land, and increasing disaster resilience of communities.

Answer 3

CONCEPT OF DRRM

Question 4

Disaster loss does not only affect those directly receiving its impact. Because almost all countries and communities interact globally, everyone is affected by one’s disaster loss. Hence, there is a need for an effort to reduce disaster risks by integrating policies, plans, and programs for sustainable development supported through bilateral, regional, and international collaboration and partnerships.

Answer 4

IMPORTANCE OF DRRM

Question 5

are identified to have the most number & highest frequency of disaster impact.

Answer 5

Asia & Pacific

Question 6

Created by the UN General Assembly in 1999 as part of the UN Secretariat.
Aims to guide and coordinate the efforts of a wide range of partners to achieve substantive reduction in disaster losses and build resilient nations.
Leads the global forum for DRR where various communities & countries share strategies & guidance.
Objectives:

Answer 6

UNISDR (United Nations International strategy for Disaster Reduction)

Question 7

Philippines is located near the

Answer 7

Pacific Ring of Fire

Question 8

Philippines records an average of_______-earthquake every year.

Answer 8

200-250

Question 9

boundary that runs from the north all the way to the south of the country; where other fault lines and fissures branch out.

Answer 9

Philippine Fault System

Question 9

DURING an Earthquake

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Stay calm. Duck under a sturdy table and protect your head

Stay away from glass windows and doors, and heavy furniture.

Watch out for falling debris or objects.

Watch out for an elevator to get out of the building.

Question 10

DCH

Answer 10

Duck Cover and Hold on

Question 10

Prepare a survival kit.
Containing at least:

Answer 10

Bottled water
Canned Goods & Can Opener
First-aid Kit
Battery-powered Radio
Flashlight with working batteries
Clothes

Question 11

BEFORE an Earthquake

Answer 11

Prepare a survival kit.

Avoid placing breakables on high shelves or cabinets

Check regularly the stability of hanging objects

Fasten heavy furniture to the walls or floor

Know the emergency numbers of the police, rescue, and fire departments.

Question 11

AFTER an Earthquake

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Expect aftershocks, so remain calm.

Check yourself and others for injuries

Stay away from downed or damaged power lines.

Check for damaged electrical wiring.

Inspect gas tanks (by smell only) for leaks

Tune in to local radio stations

Stay out of damaged buildings and areas with broken glass and debris.

Follow the emergency plan or the instructions

Question 12

lead agency for recovery

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NEDA (National Economic and Development Authority)

Question 13

to uplift the living conditions and empower the disadvantaged

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DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development)

Question 14

forecasting volcanic eruptions and earthquakes

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PHILVOCS (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology)

Question 15

to provide flood and typhoon warnings, public weather forecasts and advisories

Answer 15

PAG-ASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration)