Q1 Summative Test #2 Flashcards
What does the Republic Act 10121 define?
It defines disaster as a disruption in society,
If the society is affected, it is considered a DISASTER
What is the difference between a hazard and a disaster?
A hazard in something dangerous, but has yet to affect a community/person
A disaster is something dangerous that has affected the community.
What is a vulnerability?
A system or asset susceptible to the effects of a hazard.
What is exposure?
The degree in which communities are likely to experience hazardous events.
What is capacity?
The threshold of what a community/household is able to cope when hazards occur.
What is the formula for risk?
Risk = hazard x vulnerability x exposure / capacity
How do we get a lower disaster risk?
When the capacity is bigger than everything combined.
What is DRRM?
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Usage of directives to improve coping capacities to lessen disasters?
How many thematic areas does the DRRM have? and what are they?
Four,
Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Disaster Response
Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery
What is disaster prevention and mitigation?
Avoid hazards, reducing their potential to cause serious vulnerabilities by enchancing the capacities of communities
What is disaster response?
provide basic needs after the population is affected by a disaster.
What is disaster rehabilitation and recovery?
improve and restore facilities and living conditions after a disaster
what is disaster prepareness?
strenghten capacities of communiteis when a disaster occurs.
