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Which of the following is NOT an emotional response to disasters according to the psychological perspective?
Which of the following is NOT an emotional response to disasters according to the psychological perspective?
The sociocultural perspective does not consider how community beliefs affect disaster preparedness.
The sociocultural perspective does not consider how community beliefs affect disaster preparedness.
False
What is meant by the economic perspective in disaster management?
What is meant by the economic perspective in disaster management?
It refers to the effects of disasters on economic activities such as the flow of goods and services and the cost of damage.
People's __________ can significantly influence how they respond to disasters.
People's __________ can significantly influence how they respond to disasters.
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Match the following disaster perspectives with their corresponding focus:
Match the following disaster perspectives with their corresponding focus:
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the psychological perspective?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the psychological perspective?
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Economic perspectives solely focus on individual financial losses rather than community impacts.
Economic perspectives solely focus on individual financial losses rather than community impacts.
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Name one common emotional response to a disaster.
Name one common emotional response to a disaster.
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Which of the following is NOT a focus of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management education?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management education?
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Capacity building does not include activities such as fire or earthquake drills.
Capacity building does not include activities such as fire or earthquake drills.
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What is the primary purpose of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP)?
What is the primary purpose of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP)?
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The priority area focused on preventing hazards and mitigating their potential impacts is called _____ .
The priority area focused on preventing hazards and mitigating their potential impacts is called _____ .
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Match the following disaster management strategies with their definitions:
Match the following disaster management strategies with their definitions:
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Which of the following is an example of disaster preparedness?
Which of the following is an example of disaster preparedness?
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Disaster management strategies solely focus on responding during a disaster.
Disaster management strategies solely focus on responding during a disaster.
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Name one way a community can build resilience against disasters.
Name one way a community can build resilience against disasters.
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What factors contribute to disaster risk?
What factors contribute to disaster risk?
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Capacity refers only to physical infrastructure available in a community.
Capacity refers only to physical infrastructure available in a community.
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Define disaster risk.
Define disaster risk.
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The greater the _____ of a community, the lesser the effects of the disaster.
The greater the _____ of a community, the lesser the effects of the disaster.
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What is meant by 'capacity' in the context of disaster management?
What is meant by 'capacity' in the context of disaster management?
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Match the following components of disaster risk with their definitions:
Match the following components of disaster risk with their definitions:
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The interaction of a hazard with capacity is crucial for understanding disaster impact.
The interaction of a hazard with capacity is crucial for understanding disaster impact.
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List two components that contribute to a community's capacity in disaster risk management.
List two components that contribute to a community's capacity in disaster risk management.
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Study Notes
Disaster Risk Overview
- Disaster risk refers to expected impacts from natural phenomena including lives lost, injuries, property damage, and economic disruptions.
- It emerges from the interaction of hazards and the vulnerabilities of people and places.
Disaster Risk Components
- Considered a combination of:
- Severity and frequency of hazards
- Number of people and assets exposed
- Vulnerability to damage
- Capacity plays a crucial role in reducing potential damage from disasters.
Capacity Definition and Importance
- Capacity encompasses strengths and resources within a community that can mitigate risks and effects of disasters.
- Includes:
- Infrastructure and physical assets
- Institutional frameworks
- Societal coping abilities
- Human knowledge and skills
- Social relationships and leadership
- Greater community capacity leads to reduced disaster impacts.
Perspectives on Disaster Impact
- Psychological Perspective: Focuses on emotional and cognitive responses to disasters (e.g., trauma, anxiety, depression).
- Economic Perspective: Examines the impact of disasters on local economies, including disruptions in goods and services.
- Sociocultural Perspective: Analyzes how beliefs, values, and customs affect disaster preparedness and recovery.
Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act (RA 10121)
- Enacted in 2010 to guide disaster risk reduction strategies.
- Integrates disaster risk management education into school curricula as a form of capacity building.
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP)
- Formulated by the Office of Civil Defense to outline goals for reducing disaster risks.
- Aims for safer, adaptive, and disaster-resilient communities.
Four Priority Areas of NDRRMP
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Disaster Prevention and Mitigation: Focus on reducing vulnerabilities through hazard mapping, risk assessments, and establishing safety standards.
- Prevention aims to eliminate hazards' impact.
- Mitigation accepts events will happen and aims to lessen their effects.
- Disaster Preparedness: Enhances community capacities to anticipate, cope with, and recover from emergencies.
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Explore the fundamentals of disaster risk, including the expected impacts on lives, property, and economy due to natural phenomena. This quiz helps in understanding the interaction between hazards and vulnerabilities that contribute to disaster risk.
