Philippines Flashcards
Why does the Philippines location make it vulnerable to so many natural disasters?
Lies on Pacific belt
Earthquakes, volcanoes, etc
Name some of the hazards it’s exposed to
Drought Seismic Activity Epidemic Flood Insect Infestation Storms Volcanoes Wildfires
How much of the land is exposed to hazards?
How much of the population is this?
60%
74% of the population
Resilience: How are the community resilient?
Fatalism
Used to coping with aftermath
Worth risk i.e. fertile soils
Prepare- stockpile food, widen rivers to reduce flood risk
Adaptation: 4 main ways to adapt
Building Codes
Early Warning Systems
READY
Building Embankments
Adaptation: Building Codes
Better quality, cope with hazards
i.e. stilts for flooding
But many residents live in informal accommodation
Adaptation: Early Warning Systems
Doppler Radars
Accurate weather forecasts, improves typhoon warning
Adaptation: READY
Funded by AusAID
Establish hazard maps- don’t build in high risk areas etc.
Adaptation: Building Embankments
Reduces flood risk
From tsunamis, storms surge
Mitigation: 3 Main Ways
National Disaster Coordinating Council
Department of Education
TV Campaigns
Mitigation: National Disaster Coordinating Council
Responsible for preparedness, prevention, mitigation
Utilises calamity fund
Ensures all agencies follow same plan
Engages public through workshops
Mitigation: Department of Education
Cover disaster preparedness in curriculum
Helps spread awareness
Mitigation: TV Campaigns
Spreads information on disaster awareness
Not all disaster prone areas have TVs
Management: Local Government
Speak on behalf of residents
First responder in emergency
Get advice on how to improve hazard response
Educated on how to interpret hazard maps and weather forecasts
Makes use of resources to protect population
Management: How much of local government income set aside for post disaster relief, reconstruction, mitigation?
5%
Don’t have to submit a report on how it’s used
Difficult to evaluate effectiveness
