Module 1 Flashcards
Destructive event that disrupts the normal functioning of a community
Disaster
Ecologic disruptions, or emergencies of a severity and magnitude that results in death, injuries, illness, and property damage that cannot be effectively managed using routine procedures or resources and that require outside assistance
Disaster
Event that require extraordinary efforts beyond those needed to respond to everyday emergencies
Disaster
Top 3 Country most affected by extreme weather events
Puerto Rico, Honduras, Myanmar
Where is Philippines ranked in countries most affected by extreme weather events
4th
In the Pacific Typhoon Belt, how many tropical cyclones per year
20 tropical cyclones per year
Most Frequent Natural Disaster in the Philippines
Storm, 51.3%
2nd Most Frequent Natural Disaster in the Philippines
Flood, 31.9%
3rd Most Frequent Natural Disaster in the Philippines
Landslide, 6.4%
Rank of the Philippines in the World Risk Index 2017
3rd, 27.69%
Top 1 Deadliest Natural Disaster in the Philippines
Tsunami and Earthquake
Moro Gulf, Mindanao
August 16, 1976
5,000 and 8,000 killed
What type of disaster involves major industrial accidents
Technological Disaster
What type of disaster involves unplanned release of nuclear energy
Technological Disaster
What type of disaster involves fires or explosions from hazardous substances such as
fuel, chemicals or nuclear materials
Technological Disaster
What type of disaster is a result of an ecological disruption or threat
Natural Disasters
What is the strongest storm recorded in the Philippines
Tropical Storm Uring
Ormoc, Leyte
November 15, 1991
5,100 killed
What is an Internal Disaster
Disasters created inside hospitals and involving hospital resources, ex. sickness cause spillages leading to lack of resources
What is an External Disaster
Disasters created outside hospitals, ex. flooding outside hospital infrastructure
Types of Natural Disaster
Geophysical
Meteorological
Hydrological
Climatological
Biological
Out of the 20 tropical cyclones in the Pacific Typhoon Belt per year, how many impact the Philippines
8-9 tropical cyclones
Rank of the Philippines in the World Risk Index 2022
1st
It covers risks from earthquakes, hurricanes/typhoons, floods (both coastal and riverine), drought, sea -level rise, tsunamis, and conflict.
World Risk Index
3 types of Man-made Disasters
Technological
Social
Environmental
It is an event caused by a malfunction of a technological structure and/or some human error in controlling or handling the technology. They range from chemical spills to power failures and from computer programming bugs to mass transportation
accidents.
Technological Disaster
Examples of this type of disaster include MRT 3 Accident, Kentex Fire Incident
Technological Disaster
What PD is the Fire Code of the Philippines
PD 1185
This organization conducts inspection and prescribe safety measures on the storage, handling and/or use of explosives or of combustible, flammable, toxic and other hazardous materials. Issue implementing rules and regulations on GHS implementation. Responsible in developing emergency and contingency preparedness and responses.
Bureau of Fire Protection
Occupational Safety and Health Standards Rule 1090
The provisions of this Rule shall apply to all workplaces in which hazardous substances in solid,
liquid or gaseous forms are manufactured, handled
and used or in which flammable, irritating, offensive or toxic dusts, fibers, gasses, mists or vapors are
generated or released in quantities injurious to health.
Examples of this type of disaster include terrorism and weapon of mass destruction
Social Disaster
It is an intentional form of violence that involves
targeted attacks which are designed to intentionally
scare, intimidate, to terrorize for a political purpose.
Terrorism
It is a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) or other device that is intended to harm a large number of people.
Weapon of Mass Destruction
It is a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) or other device that is intended to harm a large number of people.
Weapon of Mass Destruction
It is a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) or other device that is intended to harm a large number of people.
Weapon of Mass Destruction
It is a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) or other device that is intended to harm a large number of people.
Weapon of Mass Destruction
2 Types of Chemical Weapons of Mass Destruction
Toxic Agents, Incapacitating Agents
4 types of Toxic Agents
Nerve Agents
Blister Agents
Blood Agents
Choking Agents
NBBC
3 Types of Incapacitating Agents
Lacrimators
Vomit Agents
Mind-Altering Agents
LVM
This is a type of agent that are neurotoxins. They affect the central nervous system.
Nerve Agents
Victim Symptoms of Nerve Agents
Salivation
Lacrimation
Urination
Defecation
SLUD
This is a type of agent that is also called alkalis or vesicants, as the name implies, cause severe blistering of the skin This type of injury is like an
injury caused by second degree thermal burns or burns caused by alkali chemical burns. Blister agents are heavy, oily liquids. In a pure state, they are nearly colorless or odorless
Blister Agents
Victim Symptoms of Blister Agents
Reddening
Tearing
Burning
Gritty Feelings of the Eyes
RTBG
