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Module 1 Flashcards

1
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Destructive event that disrupts the normal functioning of a community

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Disaster

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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

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Disaster

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3
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Event that require extraordinary efforts beyond those needed to respond to everyday emergencies

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Disaster

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4
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Top 3 Country most affected by extreme weather events

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Puerto Rico, Honduras, Myanmar

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5
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Where is Philippines ranked in countries most affected by extreme weather events

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4th

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6
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In the Pacific Typhoon Belt, how many tropical cyclones per year

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20 tropical cyclones per year

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7
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Most Frequent Natural Disaster in the Philippines

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Storm, 51.3%

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8
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2nd Most Frequent Natural Disaster in the Philippines

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Flood, 31.9%

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9
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3rd Most Frequent Natural Disaster in the Philippines

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Landslide, 6.4%

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10
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Rank of the Philippines in the World Risk Index 2017

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3rd, 27.69%

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11
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Top 1 Deadliest Natural Disaster in the Philippines

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Tsunami and Earthquake
Moro Gulf, Mindanao
August 16, 1976
5,000 and 8,000 killed

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12
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What type of disaster involves major industrial accidents

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Technological Disaster

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13
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What type of disaster involves unplanned release of nuclear energy

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Technological Disaster

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14
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What type of disaster involves fires or explosions from hazardous substances such as
fuel, chemicals or nuclear materials

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Technological Disaster

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15
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What type of disaster is a result of an ecological disruption or threat

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Natural Disasters

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16
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What is the strongest storm recorded in the Philippines

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Tropical Storm Uring
Ormoc, Leyte
November 15, 1991
5,100 killed

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17
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What is an Internal Disaster

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Disasters created inside hospitals and involving hospital resources, ex. sickness cause spillages leading to lack of resources

18
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What is an External Disaster

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Disasters created outside hospitals, ex. flooding outside hospital infrastructure

19
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Types of Natural Disaster

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Geophysical
Meteorological
Hydrological
Climatological
Biological

20
Q

Out of the 20 tropical cyclones in the Pacific Typhoon Belt per year, how many impact the Philippines

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8-9 tropical cyclones

21
Q

Rank of the Philippines in the World Risk Index 2022

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1st

22
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It covers risks from earthquakes, hurricanes/typhoons, floods (both coastal and riverine), drought, sea -level rise, tsunamis, and conflict.

A

World Risk Index

23
Q

3 types of Man-made Disasters

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Technological
Social
Environmental

24
Q

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.

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Technological Disaster

25
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Examples of this type of disaster include MRT 3 Accident, Kentex Fire Incident

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Technological Disaster

26
Q

What PD is the Fire Code of the Philippines

A

PD 1185

27
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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.

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Bureau of Fire Protection

28
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Occupational Safety and Health Standards Rule 1090

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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.

29
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Examples of this type of disaster include terrorism and weapon of mass destruction

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Social Disaster

30
Q

It is an intentional form of violence that involves
targeted attacks which are designed to intentionally
scare, intimidate, to terrorize for a political purpose.

A

Terrorism

31
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It is a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) or other device that is intended to harm a large number of people.

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Weapon of Mass Destruction

32
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It is a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) or other device that is intended to harm a large number of people.

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Weapon of Mass Destruction

33
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It is a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) or other device that is intended to harm a large number of people.

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Weapon of Mass Destruction

33
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It is a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) or other device that is intended to harm a large number of people.

A

Weapon of Mass Destruction

34
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2 Types of Chemical Weapons of Mass Destruction

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Toxic Agents, Incapacitating Agents

35
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4 types of Toxic Agents

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Nerve Agents
Blister Agents
Blood Agents
Choking Agents

NBBC

36
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3 Types of Incapacitating Agents

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Lacrimators
Vomit Agents
Mind-Altering Agents

LVM

37
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This is a type of agent that are neurotoxins. They affect the central nervous system.

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Nerve Agents

38
Q

Victim Symptoms of Nerve Agents

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Salivation
Lacrimation
Urination
Defecation

SLUD

39
Q

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

A

Blister Agents

40
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Victim Symptoms of Blister Agents

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Reddening
Tearing
Burning
Gritty Feelings of the Eyes

RTBG

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