Disaster Management in the Philippines
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What does the term 'preparedness' refer to in disaster management?

  • Actions taken to restore normalcy after a disaster
  • Measures taken before a crisis to enhance readiness (correct)
  • Immediate actions taken during a disaster event
  • Preventive measures to eliminate risks before they occur

Which phase is characterized by immediate actions to protect individuals and property after a disaster?

  • Mitigation
  • Recovery
  • Preparedness
  • Response (correct)

The concept of disaster risk management primarily aims to:

  • Ensure a rapid recovery process post-disaster
  • Increase vulnerabilities to disaster threats
  • Enhance community ability to absorb impacts while minimizing damage (correct)
  • Completely prevent all hazard events from occurring

According to the traditional disaster management cycle, which of the following is NOT considered a phase?

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Which act aligns with the international standards set by the Hyogo Framework for Action?

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What is described as the state or condition that protects and enhances a nation's treasured values?

<p>National Security (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the overflowing of water due to heavy rainfall?

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Which approach to disaster management is characterized as a continuum of phased sequences of action?

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What are hazards defined as in the context of disaster management?

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What does the term 'calamity' refer to in disaster management?

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Which organization is responsible for advising the President on the status of disaster management efforts?

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What is pollution defined as in the context of the environment?

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What is the primary aim of the disaster management cycle?

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What is the primary goal of disaster management as described in the traditional approach?

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What does disaster control primarily involve?

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What is radioactive fall-out comprised of?

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Which government official leads the disaster management council?

<p>Chairman Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who coordinates government disaster management activities?

<p>Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is classified as space debris?

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Which event involves the ejection of molten lava and other geological materials?

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What is the focus of relief efforts in disaster management?

<p>Alleviating suffering during calamities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which department is responsible for ensuring price stability during crises?

<p>Dept. of Trade and Industry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Secretary of Agriculture play during disasters?

<p>Surveys disaster-affected agricultural areas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which office is tasked with managing pollution control?

<p>Department of Environment and Natural Resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for establishing funding mechanisms for disaster readiness?

<p>Secretary of Finance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Civil Defense Office primarily focus on?

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What is a key aspect of Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Management (CBDRRM)?

<p>Identifying and analyzing disaster risks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which department is led by Alfredo Pascual?

<p>Department of Trade and Industry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Secretary of Budget and Management play during disasters?

<p>Allocates disaster operation funds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which agency is primarily responsible for providing relief assistance and social services to disaster victims?

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Who is responsible for delivering medical services during emergencies?

<p>Secretary of Health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the NDRRMF stand for?

<p>National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which council organizes health response teams during emergencies?

<p>DCC (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Director-General of NEDA have concerning disaster impacts?

<p>Evaluates disaster impacts on socio-economic plans (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which department promotes disaster preparedness education in schools?

<p>DepEd (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the OCD stand for?

<p>Office of Civil Defense (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which agency is involved in organizing disaster control in workplaces?

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What action is NOT typically part of a comprehensive risk management process?

<p>Implementing disaster relief operations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which natural disaster is not directly linked to volcanic activity?

<p>Tsunamis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines a state of calamity?

<p>A declaration by the President due to extensive destruction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT considered in assessing community vulnerability?

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Which of the following threats pertains to technology?

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What is the primary goal of emergency planning in the context of threats?

<p>To outline mitigation strategies for hazards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT an example of non-structural adjustments in disaster management?

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What is an example of a man-made threat?

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Flashcards

Comprehensive Risk Management Process

The process of identifying, assessing, and managing potential risks to a community. It involves strategies to prevent, reduce, or minimize the impact of hazards.

State of Calamity

A condition declared by the Philippines' President in the event of widespread devastation from natural disasters, causing significant damage and loss of life.

Vulnerability

A measure of how susceptible or resilient a community is to the effects of potential threats based on physical, social, and economic factors.

Disaster Management

A systematic approach to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters. It involves planning, mitigating, preparing, responding, and recovering activities.

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Disaster Preparedness

Actions taken before a disaster to reduce its impact or prepare for it. This includes planning, training, raising awareness, and preparing resources like evacuation routes and emergency shelters.

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Disaster Response

The actions taken immediately after a disaster to save lives, protect property, and provide essential aid to affected areas. This includes search and rescue, evacuation, first aid, and damage assessment.

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Disaster Recovery

The steps taken to restore normalcy after a disaster. This includes rebuilding infrastructure, providing financial assistance, and psychological support to the affected community.

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Disaster Risk Management

The process of understanding and minimizing risks posed by hazards. It involves identifying potential threats, analyzing their impacts, and developing strategies to reduce vulnerability.

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Disaster Management Cycle

A continuous process of planning, acting, and adapting to reduce the impacts of disasters. It involves understanding the risks, preparing for them, responding effectively, and rebuilding stronger.

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National Security

A situation where a nation's values like territorial integrity, sovereignty, people's well-being are safe and improved.

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Disaster

Events that cause harm and suffering, often requiring extraordinary measures to cope with their impacts.

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Hazards

Natural or human-made events that threaten lives, property, and well-being.

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Flood

A situation of overflowing water from natural waterways, often due to heavy rainfall.

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NDRRMC (National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council)

The highest government body in the Philippines that advises the President on disaster management.

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Calamity

A situation with widespread hardship and suffering due to a catastrophic event.

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Pollution

Any liquid, solid, or gas released into the environment that harms humans, animals, plants, or the environment.

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Disaster Control

The act of reducing the impact of a disaster through preparation, response, and recovery efforts.

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Space Debris

The remains of satellites and other space objects that fall back to Earth.

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Volcanic Eruption

The release of volcanic materials such as lava, ash, and gases from a volcano.

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Radioactive Fallout

Radioactive particles carried by the wind after a nuclear explosion. These particles can travel long distances and contaminate areas.

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Phased Disaster Management

A traditional approach to disaster management. This method uses sequential actions to address a disaster in phases.

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Disaster Relief

The process of helping those affected by a disaster by providing immediate aid and support.

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National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC)

The National Disaster Coordinating Council is a group of government agencies responsible for disaster planning, response, and recovery in the Philippines.

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Chairman of the NDCC (Secretary of National Defense)

The NDCC is led by the Chairman, who is also the Secretary of National Defense. Their role is to oversee disaster management activities and coordinate support across different agencies.

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What is the NDRRMC?

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is the primary agency responsible for coordinating disaster risk reduction and management efforts in the Philippines.

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What is the NDRRMF?

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (NDRRMF) provides financial resources for disaster preparedness, response, and rehabilitation efforts.

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What is the NDCC?

The National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) is responsible for coordinating the response of various government agencies during a disaster.

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What is the DCC?

The Disaster Coordinating Council (DCC) is a local-level coordinating body that works at the provincial, city, or municipal level to manage disaster response.

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What is the OCD?

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is tasked with managing the response efforts of the government during a disaster.

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What does the DOH do during a disaster?

The Department of Health (DOH) delivers medical services to disaster victims and organizes health response teams during emergencies.

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What does NEDA do during a disaster?

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) assesses the impact of disasters on socio-economic plans and develops frameworks for damage assessment.

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What does the DOLE do during a disaster?

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) implements emergency employment programs to help disaster victims and organizes disaster preparedness efforts in workplaces.

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Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Management (CBDRRM)

A strategy that engages communities in identifying, assessing, and mitigating disaster risks to strengthen their resilience.

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Disaster Teams

A collection of individuals or organizations who are organized and trained to respond to emergencies and disasters.

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Study Notes

Disaster Management in the Philippines

  • The Philippines is highly vulnerable to natural disasters due to its location in the Pacific Ring of Fire and typhoon belt. These include earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, typhoons, floods, and landslides.
  • Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events.
  • The current disaster management law (PD 1566 of 1978) is reactive, focusing on response rather than proactive risk reduction.
  • Republic Act 10121 (2010) shifted the approach to proactive disaster risk reduction, management, and recovery. This law emphasizes policies, plans, and actions to mitigate risks.
  • The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act aligns with international standards, aiming to reduce the impact on individuals, communities, and national development.

Disaster Risk Management

  • Disaster risk management acknowledges that some hazards are inevitable but seeks to lessen their impact by improving community resilience.
  • This approach includes four stages: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Disaster Management Continuum

  • Mitigation: Reducing the negative consequences of a disaster or the probability of its occurrence.
  • Preparedness: Actions taken before a crisis to improve response and readiness.
  • Response: Immediate actions after a disaster to protect people and property.
  • Recovery: Actions taken after a disaster to restore and resume normal operations.

Key Players in Disaster Management

  • Various government agencies play key roles, including the Office of Civil Defense, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and others.

Threats to National Security

  • Natural threats (earthquakes, typhoons, floods, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis)
  • Man-made threats (terrorism, campus violence, kidnapping, sabotage, technological threats)

Disaster Management Cycle

  • A phased approach to disaster management, aiming to reduce vulnerability and address the stages of a disaster: preparedness, response, and recovery.

Comprehensive Risk Management Process

  • Includes a range of policies, legislative mandates, professional practices, social, and structural adjustments, and risk transfer mechanisms to prevent, reduce, minimize hazard effects.

National Security

  • The state or condition where a nation's values (territory, sovereignty, and citizen well-being) are protected and enhanced.

State of Calamity

  • A condition declared by the President in widespread devastation due to natural disasters.

Vulnerability

  • The susceptibility or resilience of people and communities to hazards based on physical, social and economic factors.

Disaster Management

  • An effective and efficient resource utilization system that mitigates disasters and facilitates a return to normalcy and redevelopment.

Flood

  • Condition of overflowing water from waterways caused by heavy rain, resulting in water accumulation in low-lying areas.

Hazards

  • Natural or human-induced phenomena or activities that pose risks to life, property, and well-being.

Disaster

  • Progressive or sudden events causing natural or human-induced hazards, requiring significant community responses.

Calamity

  • A situation involving hardships and suffering due to catastrophic events such as food shortages, clothing, or medical care.

Risks

  • A traditional approach where disaster measures are regarded as a series of phased actions aimed at reducing vulnerability to cope with disasters.

Disaster Control

  • Actions to limit disaster effects by preparing the population before, during, and after a disaster.

Radioactive Fall-out

  • Radioactive materials carried by wind from a nuclear detonation.

Role of Government Agencies

  • Various government agencies play different roles in disaster coordination and response efforts.

Youth Involvement in CBDRRM

  • Community-based disaster risk reduction management (CBDRRM) is an approach to disaster management that involves community members.
  • Youth can play important roles in CBDRRM, including leadership, support facilitation, and participation in planning and activities to reduce risk.

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This quiz explores the disaster management strategies in the Philippines, focusing on the laws governing disaster response and risk reduction. It highlights the transition from reactive to proactive approaches and the impact of climate change on disaster frequency. Test your knowledge about key legislation such as Republic Act 10121 and its alignment with international standards.

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