24 Questions
What is the primary focus of disaster management planning?
Large-scale events
What is the philosophy behind the concept of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)?
Reducing the risk of disasters through proactive measures
What is the ultimate goal of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)?
To reduce the exposure to hazards and vulnerability
Who is responsible for their own safety in the event of a disaster?
Individuals
What is the main difference between disaster management and everyday emergency response?
Scale of the event
What is the basis for the four thematic areas of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)?
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP)
What is the primary goal of Disaster Prevention?
To minimize the adverse impacts of hazards and related disasters
Which government agency is responsible for Disaster Response?
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
What is the focus of Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery?
Restoring livelihood and damaged facilities
What is the main difference between Disaster Mitigation and Disaster Prevention?
Mitigation reduces the impacts of hazards, while Prevention avoids them altogether
What is the primary goal of Disaster Preparedness?
To effectively foresee, respond, and recover from the impacts of hazard events or conditions
Which thematic area is not directly related to the immediate response to disasters?
Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
What is the primary objective of identification, assessment, and monitoring of disaster risks?
To improve early warning systems
What is the main goal of Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) in disaster rehabilitation and recovery?
To determine the extent of damage and identify areas for improvement
What is the primary focus of Disaster Preparedness thematic area?
Contingency planning and prepositioning
What is the primary purpose of Hazard and Risk mappings under Disaster Prevention and Mitigation?
To identify and mitigate potential hazards and risks
What is the primary goal of Training, drills, and exercises under Disaster Preparedness?
To capacitate and organize responders
What is the primary focus of Disaster Response thematic area?
Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis
What is the primary function of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of 2010?
To strengthen and institutionalize a disaster risk reduction and management system
What does the term 'Disaster' refer to in the context of DRRM?
The disruption of a community's function that exceeds its ability to cope and recover on its own
What is the ranking of the Philippines in terms of disaster-proneness?
Third
What is the purpose of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) efforts?
To reduce and prevent disaster risks
What are the types of DRR actions?
Political, technical, social, and economic
Who signed the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of 2010?
Former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Test your knowledge on the Philippine law that strengthens and institutionalizes a disaster risk reduction and management system at the national, regional, provincial, and local levels.
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