Basic Disaster Concepts Quiz

An event causing significant damage or loss to people and their lives, exceeding a society's ability to cope with its own resources, and can be sudden or gradual.

A disaster caused by natural processes like earthquakes, floods, or extreme weather.

A disaster caused by human-made technological failures or events, like accidents or industrial incidents.

Activities and programs set up to prepare for and lessen the impact of a disaster to prevent and predict the damage, mitigate effects on vulnerable people, and respond to consequences.

A systematic approach to reduce disaster risks by creating, applying, and following through with policies and practices that help decrease society's vulnerabilities and risks.

Substances, phenomena, or events with the potential to cause disruption or damage to communities.

Factors increasing a community's risk for a specific hazard.

All activities maintaining control over a disaster and emergency situation, helping "at-risk" people avoid or recover from disasters, and increasing capacity to reduce short-term and long-term vulnerabilities.

Characteristics or circumstances of a community, system, or asset that make them susceptible to hazards.

Physical (e.g., poor location, light materials), Social/Organizational (e.g., conflicts), Motivational (e.g., hopelessness), and Institutional (e.g., inefficient governance).

An anticipated consequence of a hazard interacting with a community at a specific time.

People, households, facilities, livelihood, and the environment that can be affected by a hazard.

Strengths, attributes, and resources available within a community to achieve goals (e.g., infrastructure, knowledge, social relations).

Process of empowering people through training and education to improve their ability to cope.

Ability to use resources and manage risks effectively.

A methodology that analyzes risks, hazards, vulnerability, and capacity to better understand and prepare for disasters.

A plan to reduce damage from potential emergencies/disasters; includes evacuation, reunification, and communication procedures.

A visual guide for safe exits from a building during emergencies.

A plan to help people find each other after an emergency.

Important tips on how to act during an emergency and safe locations to go when in danger.

Assessment of a barangay's ability to handle a fire emergency, considering elements like firewalls, fire hydrants, and fire extinguishers.

A rating (High, Moderate, etc.) indicating the barangay's preparedness to handle emergencies, based on assessment results.

A system to categorize community preparedness levels (0-2: Low; 3-5: Moderate; 6-8: High; 9-10: Extreme) for emergency situations.

The likelihood of a disaster event happening based on community capacity ratings.

Getting ready for disasters by learning about them and preparing.

A plan to help family members during emergencies.

A network of trusted people who support the family in emergencies.

Learning about possible disasters in your area from local sources.

Leaving a dangerous area to a safer place.

Essential items to take with you during an evacuation.

Trusted community members who can provide support in a disaster.

Learning about past disasters in your area for preparation.

A plan outlining actions to take in case of a disaster, ensuring all family members know what to do.

Describing how family members will contact each other during a disaster.

Steps to follow for moving to safety outside a hazardous area.

A collection of essential supplies to last for at least three days during a disaster, including food, water, and first aid.

Two options for responding to a disaster; leaving the area versus staying put.

Essential items (food, water, first aid, etc.) to help a person survive in the short term, e.g. 3 days.

Ensuring that every family member is familiar with the disaster plan and its details.

Items like whistles, mirrors, or flags to attract attention and request help during a disaster.