Intro to DRRM Flashcards
Who is the Lead Agency of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation?
Department of Science and Technology
TRUE or FALSE: When a disaster strikes, however small, the Local City/Municipality Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council must convene to monitor and act appropriately on disaster effects.
False
“___________’- a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts, which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources.
Disaster
As stipulated in the NDRRM Act of 2010, at least how many are members of the National Risk Reduction Coordinating Council (NDRRMC)?
38
This is the area where the Philippine Sea and Eurasian Tectonic Plates meet and is prone to occurrences of earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions.
Pacific Ring of Fire
Under which DRRM Thematic Area does the responsibility to streghten partnership among all key actors and stakeholders fall?
Disaster Preparedness
It is the Republic Act also known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (PDRRM) Act of 2010?
R.A 10121
This refers to the characteristics and circumstances of a community, system or asset that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard. It may arise from various physical, social, economic, and environmental factors such as poor design and construction of buildings, inadequate protection of assets, lack of public information and awareness, limited official recognition of risks and preparedness measures, and disregard for wise environmental management.
Vulnerability
Which of the following is NOT an output expected from the Disaster Recovery and Rehabilitation Thematic Area?
- Sustainable and socially inclusive income sources for households are made available and stability of economic activities restored
- Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment Report
- Agricultural production is restored or increased and support services for farmers, fisher folks, and laborers are made accessible
- Affected individuals, families, and communities have access to responsive, appropriateand adequate education, health, and social protection services
Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment Report
According to the Philippines National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) 2020 - 2030, which of the following Thematic Area aims to give understanding risk and ensuring that policies, plans and budget are risk-informed and provide an enabling environment for sustained actions aimed at addressing current and reducing future risks. It is about access, use and application of science in risk reduction and management work – from assessment to early warning actions. avoid hazards and mitigate their potential impacts by reducing vulnerabilities and exposure and enhancing capacities of communities.
Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Which of the following is NOT appropriate inside the “GO BAG”?
- Blankets and clothes
- Medicines
- Whistle
- Laptop
laptop
Who serves as the Chairperson of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinating Council?
Secretary of the Department of National Defense
In terms of disaster risk, what is the rank of the Philippines among all of the countries with the highest risks worldwide according to the World Risk Report 2018, with index value of 25.14%?
Third
The Geospatial Information Management and Analysis Project for Hazards and Risk Assessment
in the Philippines which is a multi-agency initiative led by the Philippine Institute of
Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), funded by the Department of Science and Technology
(DOST) and monitored by the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology
Research and Development (PCIEERD)
GeoRisk Ph
Which of the following venue in Manila City is a designated evacuation area especially during earthquake and other types of calamities.
Intramuros Golf Course
