Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response

What is the correct technique for using a fire extinguisher?

Aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep from side to side

What should you do when you notice smoke coming from the second floor of your apartment building?

Exit the building using the nearest stairwell

What is the primary goal of disaster risk reduction?

To minimize the impacts of disasters and strengthen resilience

What is the term used to describe a sudden and rapid onset of flooding in a localized area?

Flash flood Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a community preparedness plan?

To involve and train the community on disaster preparedness Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in disaster preparedness?

To increase the level of awareness of the community to threats and impacts of all hazards Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of a Fire Marshall in a Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan?

To lead and assist in evacuation Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action to take if you accidentally spill a flammable liquid on your clothes and they catch fire?

Stop, drop to the ground, and roll Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a hazard assessment?

To identify and evaluate potential hazards and their associated risks Signup and view all the answers

What are the three essential ingredients of the Fire Triangle?

Fuel, heat, and oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conducting fire drills?

To ensure everyone knows how to evacuate safely Signup and view all the answers

What type of fire extinguisher is recommended for use in a residential setting?

Class A Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of a tsunami?

Vertical movement of the seafloor during an earthquake Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Local Government Unit Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan?

To strengthen disaster preparedness and response capabilities at the local level Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the sudden movement along a fault line during an earthquake?

Ground rupture Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate action to take when a sinkhole suddenly forms in your backyard?

Secure the area and notify your local authorities Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a type of landslide that occurs when a relatively thin block of soil and rock detaches from the underlying slope and slides downhill along a curved surface?

Slump Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when hiking on a steep mountain and notice small rocks and debris falling down the slope?

Proceed with caution and avoid walking on loose soil Signup and view all the answers