Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of 2010

What is the primary focus of disaster management planning?

Everyday emergencies
Small-scale events
Large-scale events (correct)
Environmental conservation

What is the philosophy behind the concept of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)?

Reducing the risk of disasters through proactive measures (correct)
Responding to disasters after they occur
Enhancing the capacity of emergency responders
Providing relief to disaster survivors

What is the ultimate goal of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)?

To provide relief to disaster survivors
To enhance the capacity of emergency responders
To minimize the impact of disasters
To reduce the exposure to hazards and vulnerability (correct)

Who is responsible for their own safety in the event of a disaster?

Individuals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between disaster management and everyday emergency response?

Scale of the event (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for the four thematic areas of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)?

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Disaster Prevention?

To minimize the adverse impacts of hazards and related disasters (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which government agency is responsible for Disaster Response?

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery?

Restoring livelihood and damaged facilities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Disaster Mitigation and Disaster Prevention?

Mitigation reduces the impacts of hazards, while Prevention avoids them altogether (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Disaster Preparedness?

To effectively foresee, respond, and recover from the impacts of hazard events or conditions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which thematic area is not directly related to the immediate response to disasters?

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of identification, assessment, and monitoring of disaster risks?

To improve early warning systems (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Disaster Preparedness thematic area?

Contingency planning and prepositioning (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Hazard and Risk mappings under Disaster Prevention and Mitigation?

To identify and mitigate potential hazards and risks (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Training, drills, and exercises under Disaster Preparedness?

To capacitate and organize responders (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Disaster Response thematic area?

Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ranking of the Philippines in terms of disaster-proneness?

Third (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) efforts?

To reduce and prevent disaster risks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of DRR actions?

Political, technical, social, and economic (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who signed the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of 2010?

Former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (A) Signup and view all the answers