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What aspect of a disaster response is most closely linked to politics, as highlighted in the text?
What aspect of a disaster response is most closely linked to politics, as highlighted in the text?
- The rebuilding of infrastructure and properties post-disaster
- The scientific analysis of the disaster's cause and impact
- The immediate rescue operations that take place after a disaster
- The distribution of humanitarian aid to the affected population (correct)
How does a political system affect a country's vulnerability to disasters?
How does a political system affect a country's vulnerability to disasters?
- It influences the country’s preparedness and recovery (correct)
- It has no bearing on the level of vulnerability
- It decreases vulnerability by securing international investments
- It directly controls the scale of natural disasters
In the context of socio-cultural effects of disasters, what is mentioned to help marginalized sectors to maintain hope?
In the context of socio-cultural effects of disasters, what is mentioned to help marginalized sectors to maintain hope?
- Community support and organized relief efforts
- The provision of immediate financial relief
- Their belief in eventual divine or external assistance (correct)
- Government assurances of aid
Based on the economic perspective of disaster effects, what is a primary impact on international and local trade?
Based on the economic perspective of disaster effects, what is a primary impact on international and local trade?
What is considered a major consequence of disasters on political systems?
What is considered a major consequence of disasters on political systems?
Which of the following best describes a situation where a widespread disease affects a large region or the globe?
Which of the following best describes a situation where a widespread disease affects a large region or the globe?
Which of these is NOT typically considered a direct psychological effect of experiencing a disaster?
Which of these is NOT typically considered a direct psychological effect of experiencing a disaster?
From the given options, which most strongly emphasizes the role of a community's shared values and traditions in helping them cope with disasters?
From the given options, which most strongly emphasizes the role of a community's shared values and traditions in helping them cope with disasters?
Which option is LEAST likely to be categorized as a direct physical effect of a disaster?
Which option is LEAST likely to be categorized as a direct physical effect of a disaster?
Which of the following is MOST crucial for mitigating the widespread damage caused by a disaster?
Which of the following is MOST crucial for mitigating the widespread damage caused by a disaster?
What term is used to describe the occurrence of a communicable disease within a community at a specific time?
What term is used to describe the occurrence of a communicable disease within a community at a specific time?
Which perspective of disaster is MOST often neglected or undertreated?
Which perspective of disaster is MOST often neglected or undertreated?
What is the term for the occurrence of a communicable disease in a community at a specific time?
What is the term for the occurrence of a communicable disease in a community at a specific time?
Which perspective of disaster is often overlooked or left untreated?
Which perspective of disaster is often overlooked or left untreated?
Which of the following best describes the nature of a disaster?
Which of the following best describes the nature of a disaster?
What is a likely outcome of having supplementary policies in place to deal with the effects of a disaster?
What is a likely outcome of having supplementary policies in place to deal with the effects of a disaster?
What is an effective way to contribute to the fight against COVID-19?
What is an effective way to contribute to the fight against COVID-19?
What is an effective way to prepare for a disaster?
What is an effective way to prepare for a disaster?
If a landslide occurs in a mountain resort, is this classified as a disaster?
If a landslide occurs in a mountain resort, is this classified as a disaster?
Is a typhoon traversing a remote and uninhabited island considered a disaster?
Is a typhoon traversing a remote and uninhabited island considered a disaster?
When a volcano erupts 15 km away from a city, would this be considered a disaster?
When a volcano erupts 15 km away from a city, would this be considered a disaster?
Which of the following is NOT explicitly listed as a psychological effect of a disaster?
Which of the following is NOT explicitly listed as a psychological effect of a disaster?
Which of these is a recognized effect on people after a disaster?
Which of these is a recognized effect on people after a disaster?
What is a Filipino trait mentioned in the text that describes their ability to endure hardship?
What is a Filipino trait mentioned in the text that describes their ability to endure hardship?
Which of the following was a socio-economic impact experienced by Filipino workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following was a socio-economic impact experienced by Filipino workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, as mentioned in the text?
What was a primary factor that prompted Filipino people to seek ways to survive during the pandemic?
What was a primary factor that prompted Filipino people to seek ways to survive during the pandemic?
What is the Filipino culture of 'Bahala na ang Diyos' often associated with?
What is the Filipino culture of 'Bahala na ang Diyos' often associated with?
What is the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) mentioned in the provided text?
What is the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) mentioned in the provided text?
Besides 'Matiisin', which other Filipino trait is highlighted as contributing to resilience during the pandemic?
Besides 'Matiisin', which other Filipino trait is highlighted as contributing to resilience during the pandemic?
What is one of the reasons cited as to why many Filipinos can maintain contentment in the face of disasters?
What is one of the reasons cited as to why many Filipinos can maintain contentment in the face of disasters?
What does the phrase 'Malalampasan din natin ito' signify in the context of Filipino culture?
What does the phrase 'Malalampasan din natin ito' signify in the context of Filipino culture?
What is the primary reason why disasters must be anticipated?
What is the primary reason why disasters must be anticipated?
Which of the following does NOT fit into the examples of disasters listed in the poem?
Which of the following does NOT fit into the examples of disasters listed in the poem?
What is the immediate effect of disasters, according to the text?
What is the immediate effect of disasters, according to the text?
What term best describes the impact of disasters on physical structures and the environment?
What term best describes the impact of disasters on physical structures and the environment?
How many perspectives of disaster are presented in the text?
How many perspectives of disaster are presented in the text?
Which phrase best fits in both spaces in the sentence: 'Therefore, everybody must know how to ANTICIPATE and ________ possible disasters and ________ possible damages'?
Which phrase best fits in both spaces in the sentence: 'Therefore, everybody must know how to ANTICIPATE and ________ possible disasters and ________ possible damages'?
Which phrase best completes the sentence, 'CALAMITIES are phenomena that cause great physical DAMAGE ________ in a community' ?
Which phrase best completes the sentence, 'CALAMITIES are phenomena that cause great physical DAMAGE ________ in a community' ?
The poem mentions that tragedies can come in different forms. Which of the following is NOT a form of tragedy according to the poem?
The poem mentions that tragedies can come in different forms. Which of the following is NOT a form of tragedy according to the poem?
Besides saving lives, what else is a critical reason to anticipate disasters?
Besides saving lives, what else is a critical reason to anticipate disasters?
Which type of disaster impact is easiest to measure?
Which type of disaster impact is easiest to measure?
Flashcards
Socio-Cultural Effects of Disasters
Socio-Cultural Effects of Disasters
Changes in individual roles and disruption of social relationships due to disasters.
Economic Effects of Disasters
Economic Effects of Disasters
Disasters reduce local and international trade, impacting economic conditions.
Loss of Life
Loss of Life
A significant consequence of disasters where many lives are lost.
Political Stability
Political Stability
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Humanitarian Aid Distribution
Humanitarian Aid Distribution
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Disaster
Disaster
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Psychological effects
Psychological effects
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Epidemic vs. Pandemic
Epidemic vs. Pandemic
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Sociocultural perspective
Sociocultural perspective
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Physical effects of a disaster
Physical effects of a disaster
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Disaster prevention
Disaster prevention
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Unpredictable disasters
Unpredictable disasters
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Communicable Disease Incidence
Communicable Disease Incidence
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Disaster Perspectives
Disaster Perspectives
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Untreated Disaster Perspective
Untreated Disaster Perspective
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Disaster Definition
Disaster Definition
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Supplementary Politics in Disaster
Supplementary Politics in Disaster
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COVID-19 Assistance
COVID-19 Assistance
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Disaster Preparation
Disaster Preparation
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Types of Disasters
Types of Disasters
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Emergency Scenarios
Emergency Scenarios
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Anticipate
Anticipate
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Imminent hazards
Imminent hazards
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Physical Perspective
Physical Perspective
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Psychological Perspective
Psychological Perspective
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Economic Perspective
Economic Perspective
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Political Perspective
Political Perspective
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Biological Perspective
Biological Perspective
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Tragedies
Tragedies
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Damage Assessment
Damage Assessment
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Psychological Effects of Disaster
Psychological Effects of Disaster
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Distress
Distress
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Intrusion or Avoidance
Intrusion or Avoidance
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Dependence and Insecurities
Dependence and Insecurities
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Lack of Trust
Lack of Trust
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Cognitive Effects
Cognitive Effects
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Hopefulness
Hopefulness
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Bahala Na
Bahala Na
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Government Support
Government Support
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Study Notes
Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction (Week 4)
- Disasters are incidents or natural disasters that cause significant damage to the general public.
- Emergency Preparedness includes making a plan, building a kit, and being informed.
- Psychological effects of disasters can include anxiety, bereavement, and depression. Hunger is not a psychological effect.
- Socio-cultural perspective of disasters examines how culture impacts the resilience of a community to disaster.
- Political perspective of disasters focuses on the government's role in assessing, managing, and mitigating the effects of disasters
- Epidemic is the spread of a disease within a country.
- Pandemic is the spread of a disease across a large region or the globe.
- Physical effects of disasters include injuries, physical disabilities, sanitation issues, but not unemployment.
- Community traits that help people fight disaster effects include a sense of identification and cooperation.
- Preventing disaster damage can be achieved through sufficient funding, strong implementation of rules and accurate assessment.
Disaster Examples
- Landslide: A landslide at a mountain resort is a disaster.
- Typhoon in uninhabited island: A typhoon traversing a remote, uninhabited island is not a disaster.
- Volcano erupting: A volcano erupting 15 km away from a city is not necessarily a disaster.
- Mudslides: A mudslide towards a hill foot community is a disaster.
- Earthquake: A strong earthquake in a city is a disaster.
Disaster Perspectives
- Physical perspective: Disasters damage infrastructure and environmental resources, causing injury and loss of life and property.
- Psychological perspective: Disasters cause psychological distress, like PTSD, anxiety, and denial, and affect health and emotional stability.
- Economic perspective: Disasters reduce trade, paralyze transportation systems and cause job loss.
- Socio-cultural perspective: Filipino culture fosters resilience through traits such as resourcefulness, optimism, and reliance on God. This provides people with a sense of hope for recovery after disaster.
- Political perspective: The role of governments in disaster management is critical; effective policies and aid create political stability and legitimacy.
- Biological perspective: Epidemics and pandemics cause large-scale illness and death.
Effects of Disasters
- Loss of life: Disasters directly result in loss of human life.
- Public Demobilization: Disasters can lead to displacement of people from their residences to other locations for support.
- Unemployment: Disasters can negatively impact employment rates through business closures by damaging or destroying economic infrastructure.
- Loss of property: Property destruction can be direct from the event of a disaster or indirect, such as through loss of access to property due to disruptions.
- Loss of crops: Disasters can affect agricultural production by damaging or destroying crops.
- Loss of household articles: Disasters can lead to the direct destruction of people's possessions and homes which can also cause economic hardships.
- Hunger: Disasters may impact food supply chains, leading to starvation.
- Negative economic effect: Disasters may have immediate and long-term negative economic impact on livelihoods, resources, and trade.
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