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1
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It is the serious disruption of the functioning of society

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disaster

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2
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Natural disasters results from an environmental disturbance

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natural disasters

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3
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what are the 2 major classifications of disaster

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natural and man-made

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4
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are caused by errors of man

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man-made disasters

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5
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what does the word “des” and “aster” mean from french?

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“des” means bad “aster” means star

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6
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Is the potential loss in lives, health status, livelihoods, and various assets

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Disaster risk

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7
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Where is the Philippines situated in?

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South east Asia and lies on the west side of the pacific ocean

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8
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Holds one of the key information regarding the Philippines exposure and vulnerability to disasters

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Environmental awareness

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9
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Can be a consequence of a natural phenomenon man-made threat

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hazards

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10
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The possibility or susceptibility to acquire the consequence of disasters

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vulnerability

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Pertains to the physical profile of a subject

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Physical vulnerability

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relates to inability of an individual or even group of people to withstand or tolerate the impact

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social vulnerability

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13
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it is determined by individuals, communities and the nations economic stability through financial sustainability

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economic vulnerability

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14
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refers to the judicious use and protection of natural resources

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environmental vulnerability

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15
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Develop a plan that includes communication strategies and meeting points

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Emergency plan

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16
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assemble a well-stocked kit that includes essential items

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emergency kit

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17
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keep informed about potential hazards or disasters

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stay informed

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18
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familiarize yourself with evacuation routes in your community

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do the drill

19
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take measures to protect your home

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secure the home

20
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volunteer for local preparedness and response initiatives

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volunteer

21
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what does “az zarhr” mean in old french?

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luck or chance

22
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what are the two countries with almost identical catastrophes

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philippines and japan

23
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typhoons, tornado, floods

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hydrometeorological hazards

24
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earthquake, tsunami, volcanic eruption

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geological hazards

25
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disease, epidemics, pest attack

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biological hazards

26
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pollution, deforestation, desertification

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environmental hazards

27
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oil spills, fires, nuclear meltdowns

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chemical hazards

28
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vehicular accidents, airplane crash, forest fires

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accident related

29
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these two are significant events in disaster planning

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hydrometeorological and geological hazards

30
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What does project noah mean

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nationwide operational assessment of hazards

31
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what does DREAM mean

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disaster risk exposure assessment for mitigation

32
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what does LIDAR mean

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light detection and ranging

33
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what does CHASSAM mean

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coastal hazards and storm surge assessment and mitigation

34
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it detects coastal circulation, wave surge and refraction

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CHASSAM

35
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And accurate 3D presentation of floods and hazards maps

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DREAM-LIDAR

36
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what does LADDERS mean

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local development of doppler radar systemt

37
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targets to create a doppler radar able to detect sea surface parameters

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LADDERS

38
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aims to generate a sensor-based monitoring and warning systems for slope failures

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Landslides Sensors development

39
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what does WHIP mean

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Weather hazard and information project

40
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provides real-time satellite, dopplers radar etc

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WHIP

41
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are criminal acts of terrorism or sabotage

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intentional

42
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what are the 2 types of chemical hazards?

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intentional and unintentional

43
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events produce the same result but the release of the chemical is accidental

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unintentional

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