30 Questions
What is the minimum percentage of the population that must be affected and in need of emergency assistance for a situation to be considered a disaster?
20%
What is a hazard, according to the definition provided?
A natural event that threatens life and property
What is the main reason why early warning devices are vital in saving lives?
Without communication support, warning and evacuation fail
What is the minimum percentage of means of livelihood that must be destroyed for a situation to be considered a disaster?
40%
What is the consequence of a hazard when it involves elements of risks, vulnerabilities, and capacities?
It becomes a disaster
What is the definition of vulnerability provided in the text?
A set of conditions that reduces people's ability to prepare for, withstand, or respond to a hazard
What is the result of a hazard meeting vulnerability?
A disaster
What is the formula to calculate risk?
Hazard + Vulnerability = Risk
What is the Philippines' ranking among 200 countries most at risk for natural hazards according to the 2009 Mortality Risk Index?
12th
What are the positive conditions or abilities that increase a community’s ability to deal with a hazard?
Capacities
What is the definition of risk?
A probability that a community’s structure or geographic area is to be damaged/disrupted by the impact of a particular hazard
How many typhoons occur in the Philippines on average every year?
20
How many active volcanoes are there in the Philippines?
22
What is the term for the things that are exposed to known hazards and are likely to be adversely affected by the impact of the hazard?
Elements at risk
What is the number of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines?
5
What is the sequence of progression for vulnerability?
Root causes, dynamic pressures, unsafe conditions, vulnerability
What is the name of the international organization that published the 2009 Mortality Risk Index?
UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
What is the name of the geographical location that makes the Philippines vulnerable to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
Pacific Ring of Fire
What is the primary goal of relief actions in the aftermath of a disaster?
To meet the basic needs of the survivors
What is the primary focus of reconstruction phase?
To implement permanent measures to repair or replace damaged infrastructure
What is the main objective of mitigation measures?
To reduce the effects of unavoidable disasters
What is the primary goal of preparedness measures?
To ensure that appropriate and effective actions are taken in the aftermath of a disaster
What is the main difference between mitigation and prevention measures?
Mitigation measures reduce the effects of unavoidable disasters, while prevention measures eliminate the probability of disaster occurrence
What is the primary goal of rehabilitation actions?
To assist victims to repair their dwellings and re-establish essential services
What is the primary function of the national system in disaster management?
Developing plans and programs for disaster management
What is the purpose of determining the casualty handling capacity of hospitals?
To ensure the hospitals can handle the influx of patients during a disaster
What is the role of the medical teams in disaster response?
To provide trauma and psycho-social care
What is the purpose of organizing communication and response mechanisms?
To respond quickly and effectively during a disaster
What is the primary focus of mass casualty management?
Managing a large number of casualties during a disaster
What is the purpose of identifying structural integrity and approach routes?
To identify safe access routes for emergency responders
Study Notes
Disaster Risk Profile of the Philippines
- The Philippines ranks 12th among 200 countries most at risk for tropical cyclones, floods, earthquakes, and landslides according to the 2009 Mortality Risk Index of the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction.
- The country is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it vulnerable to natural hazards such as typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions.
- It is situated between two tectonic plates (Eurasian and Pacific), which are volcanic and earthquake generators.
Natural Hazards
- The Philippines experiences an average of 20 typhoons yearly, with 7 being destructive.
- The country has 22 active volcanoes, with 5 being the most active.
Disaster Management Cycle
- The cycle consists of prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.
- Each phase may overlap, and the length of each phase depends on the severity of the disaster.
Disaster Concepts
- Hazard: a phenomenon or situation with the potential to cause disruption or damage to people, their properties, and their environment.
- Vulnerability: a condition that reduces people's ability to prepare for, withstand, or respond to a hazard.
- Risk: the probability of a community's structure or geographic area being damaged or disrupted by the impact of a particular hazard.
- Capacities: positive conditions or abilities that increase a community's ability to deal with a hazard.
Disaster Impact
- Disaster impacts are increasing due to various factors, including the growing population, climate change, and environmental degradation.
Disaster Response and Relief
- Response measures are required to save lives, prevent damage to property, and preserve the environment during emergencies or disasters.
- Relief actions are taken immediately following the impact of a disaster to meet the basic needs of survivors.
- Rehabilitation actions assist victims to repair their dwellings, re-establish essential services, and revive key economic and social activities.
- Reconstruction involves permanent measures to repair or replace damaged dwellings and infrastructure and to set the economy back on course.
Test your knowledge on disaster response and management, including early warning systems, communication, and evacuation procedures. Learn about the impact of disasters on communities and the importance of emergency assistance. Identify the criteria for assessing the severity of a disaster and its effects on infrastructure and livelihood.
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