Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction Week 4

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

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What is considered a major consequence of disasters on political systems?

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Which of the following best describes a situation where a widespread disease affects a large region or the globe?

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Which of these is NOT typically considered a direct psychological effect of experiencing a disaster?

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From the given options, which most strongly emphasizes the role of a community's shared values and traditions in helping them cope with disasters?

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Which option is LEAST likely to be categorized as a direct physical effect of a disaster?

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Which of the following is MOST crucial for mitigating the widespread damage caused by a disaster?

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What term is used to describe the occurrence of a communicable disease within a community at a specific time?

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Which perspective of disaster is MOST often neglected or undertreated?

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What is the term for the occurrence of a communicable disease in a community at a specific time?

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Which perspective of disaster is often overlooked or left untreated?

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Which of the following best describes the nature of a disaster?

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What is a likely outcome of having supplementary policies in place to deal with the effects of a disaster?

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What is an effective way to contribute to the fight against COVID-19?

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What is an effective way to prepare for a disaster?

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If a landslide occurs in a mountain resort, is this classified as a disaster?

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Is a typhoon traversing a remote and uninhabited island considered a disaster?

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When a volcano erupts 15 km away from a city, would this be considered a disaster?

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Which of the following is NOT explicitly listed as a psychological effect of a disaster?

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Which of these is a recognized effect on people after a disaster?

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What is a Filipino trait mentioned in the text that describes their ability to endure hardship?

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Which of the following was a socio-economic impact experienced by Filipino workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, as mentioned in the text?

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What was a primary factor that prompted Filipino people to seek ways to survive during the pandemic?

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What is the Filipino culture of 'Bahala na ang Diyos' often associated with?

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What is the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) mentioned in the provided text?

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Besides 'Matiisin', which other Filipino trait is highlighted as contributing to resilience during the pandemic?

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What is one of the reasons cited as to why many Filipinos can maintain contentment in the face of disasters?

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What does the phrase 'Malalampasan din natin ito' signify in the context of Filipino culture?

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What is the primary reason why disasters must be anticipated?

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Which of the following does NOT fit into the examples of disasters listed in the poem?

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What is the immediate effect of disasters, according to the text?

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What term best describes the impact of disasters on physical structures and the environment?

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How many perspectives of disaster are presented in the text?

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Which phrase best fits in both spaces in the sentence: 'Therefore, everybody must know how to ANTICIPATE and ________ possible disasters and ________ possible damages'?

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Which phrase best completes the sentence, 'CALAMITIES are phenomena that cause great physical DAMAGE ________ in a community' ?

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The poem mentions that tragedies can come in different forms. Which of the following is NOT a form of tragedy according to the poem?

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Besides saving lives, what else is a critical reason to anticipate disasters?

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Which type of disaster impact is easiest to measure?

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Flashcards

Socio-Cultural Effects of Disasters

Changes in individual roles and disruption of social relationships due to disasters.

Economic Effects of Disasters

Disasters reduce local and international trade, impacting economic conditions.

Loss of Life

A significant consequence of disasters where many lives are lost.

Political Stability

The steady governance of a country can be affected by natural disasters.

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Humanitarian Aid Distribution

The allocation of aid to affected populations after disasters; linked to politics.

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Disaster

An incident causing significant damage to the public.

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Psychological effects

Mental impacts following a disaster, like anxiety and depression.

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Epidemic vs. Pandemic

Epidemic: disease spread in a community; Pandemic: worldwide spread.

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Sociocultural perspective

Focus on culture's role in community resilience to disasters.

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Physical effects of a disaster

Tangible injuries and conditions caused by a disaster, such as disabilities.

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Disaster prevention

Preventing damage through assessments and preparations.

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Unpredictable disasters

Disasters that cannot be foreseen or controlled.

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Communicable Disease Incidence

The occurrence of communicable diseases in a community at a specific time.

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Disaster Perspectives

Different viewpoints to analyze and understand disasters.

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Untreated Disaster Perspective

The disaster perspective that often goes unaddressed.

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Disaster Definition

A significant event causing destruction and disruption.

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Supplementary Politics in Disaster

Political actions taken to improve disaster response and recovery.

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COVID-19 Assistance

Ways individuals can contribute to combat COVID-19.

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Disaster Preparation

Actions taken to be resilient and ready for disasters.

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Types of Disasters

Disasters can vary in form, intensity, and timing.

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Emergency Scenarios

Situations that may or may not classify as disasters.

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Anticipate

To foresee and prepare for potential disasters.

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Imminent hazards

Immediate threats linked with disasters affecting health and safety.

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Physical Perspective

Viewpoint focusing on tangible damage caused by disasters.

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Psychological Perspective

Emotional impact of disasters on individuals and communities.

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Economic Perspective

Financial implications of disasters on communities.

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Political Perspective

Governance and policy responses to disasters.

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Biological Perspective

Effects of disasters on living organisms and ecosystems.

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Tragedies

Events causing great distress or suffering, often tied to disasters.

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Damage Assessment

Evaluating the effects of disasters on properties and people.

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Psychological Effects of Disaster

The emotional and mental responses individuals have after experiencing a disaster.

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Distress

A state of emotional suffering caused by stress or disaster.

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Intrusion or Avoidance

Reactions where individuals either relive the trauma or try to avoid reminders of it.

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Dependence and Insecurities

Feelings of reliance on others and doubts about oneself following a disaster.

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Lack of Trust

Diminished belief in others' reliability or intentions after a traumatic event.

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Cognitive Effects

The impairments in thinking processes due to stress from a disaster.

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Hopefulness

Maintaining a positive outlook and belief in recovery after a disaster.

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Bahala Na

A Filipino phrase expressing faith in a higher power in the face of uncertainty.

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Government Support

Aiding mechanisms provided by authorities during times of crisis.

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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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