LESSON 2 Flashcards
AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, PROVIDING FOR THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK AND INSTITUTIONALIZING THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
“Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010”
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10121
This is a process of educating and empowering the population through sharing knowledge and
information about the various types of disasters and their potential risks as widely as possible so that people act appropriately when a disaster happens.
Disaster Awareness
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
TYPES OF DISASTERS
NATURAL
MAN-MADE
Environmental
Meteorological
Topographical
Biological
Natural Disaster
Industrial/Vehicular Accidents
Security Related
Man-Made Disaster
Volcanic eruption
NATURAL
Earthquake
NATURAL
Flood
NATURAL
Tsunami
NATURAL
Tornado
NATURAL
Emission of gas, rocks and
lava from a volcano
Volcanic Eruption
Shaken of the earth surface caused by the movement of the tectonic plates
Earthquake
Enormous sea wave usually
caused by earthquakes or
submarine disturbance.
Tsunami
Overflow of water that covers dry land. It can be caused by other natural disasters like hurricanes and tsunamis
Flood
High-speed rotating column of wind that touches the ground.
Tornado
NDRRMC ACRONYM
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
[NDRRMC]
it formerly known as the __________
National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC).
[NDRRMC]
A working group of different government, non-government,
common division and private organizational sector of the
Republic of the Philippines Government built up by _______
Republic Act 10121 of 2010.
[NDRRMC]
It is regulated by the ______ under the ______
Office of Civil Defense, Department of National Defense
[NDRRMC]
The Council is responsible for ensuring the _____ and
_____ of the people during disasters, emergencies or crises.
protection, welfare
refers to measures taken to
prepare for and reduce the impacts of disasters. That is, to anticipate and, where possible, prevent disasters, mitigate their impact on vulnerable populations, and respond to and effectively cope with their consequences.
Disaster preparedness
The International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies defines _______ as the organization and management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with all the humanitarian aspects of emergencies.
disaster management
8 samples of disaster response
- Issuance of medical supplies and equipment
- Emergency medical treatment
- Provision of food, water and shelter
- Evacuation
- Rescue and fire fighting
- Police protection and traffic control
- Communications
- Restoration of facilities
Typical Organizational Chart of Disaster Management Team
