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The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of 2010 was signed by former President Benigno Aquino III.
The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of 2010 was signed by former President Benigno Aquino III.
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The Philippines is the second most disaster-prone country in the world.
The Philippines is the second most disaster-prone country in the world.
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Disaster risk reduction (DRR) is a term used for responding to disasters after they occur.
Disaster risk reduction (DRR) is a term used for responding to disasters after they occur.
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Disaster refers to the disruption of a community's function that is within its ability to cope and recover on its own.
Disaster refers to the disruption of a community's function that is within its ability to cope and recover on its own.
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Exposure is a type of disaster risk.
Exposure is a type of disaster risk.
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DRR actions can only be technical and social.
DRR actions can only be technical and social.
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Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) is the concept and practice of reducing exposure to hazards only.
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) is the concept and practice of reducing exposure to hazards only.
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Disaster management is the sole responsibility of local government units.
Disaster management is the sole responsibility of local government units.
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The four thematic areas of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) are based on the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) for 2015-2022.
The four thematic areas of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) are based on the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) for 2015-2022.
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Disaster management planning should focus on small-scale events.
Disaster management planning should focus on small-scale events.
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Individuals are not responsible for their own safety during disaster events.
Individuals are not responsible for their own safety during disaster events.
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Organizations should function as a separate entity from their core business during disaster events.
Organizations should function as a separate entity from their core business during disaster events.
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Disaster Prevention is the lessening or limiting the adverse impacts of hazards and related disasters.
Disaster Prevention is the lessening or limiting the adverse impacts of hazards and related disasters.
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The Department of Education is the overall responsible government agency for Disaster Response.
The Department of Education is the overall responsible government agency for Disaster Response.
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Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery are the same thing.
Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery are the same thing.
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Disaster Preparedness is the knowledge and capacity to respond to the impacts of hazard events or conditions.
Disaster Preparedness is the knowledge and capacity to respond to the impacts of hazard events or conditions.
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is the overall responsible government agency for Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is the overall responsible government agency for Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery.
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Disaster Response is the ability of affected communities to return to their normal functions.
Disaster Response is the ability of affected communities to return to their normal functions.
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Flood forecasting is a non-structural intervention under Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
Flood forecasting is a non-structural intervention under Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
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Contingency planning is an activity under Disaster Response.
Contingency planning is an activity under Disaster Response.
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The provision of financial assistance is done during the Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery phase.
The provision of financial assistance is done during the Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery phase.
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Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) is an activity under Disaster Response.
Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) is an activity under Disaster Response.
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Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) enables countries to target priorities for actions by identifying, assessing, and monitoring disaster risks and improving early warning systems.
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) enables countries to target priorities for actions by identifying, assessing, and monitoring disaster risks and improving early warning systems.
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Resettlement is an activity under Disaster Response.
Resettlement is an activity under Disaster Response.
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Study Notes
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)
- DRRM is a systematic process of using all available resources to implement various measures to reduce disaster risks.
- The Philippines is the third most disaster-prone country in the world.
Four Thematic Areas of DRRM
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Thematic Area 1: Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
- Measures taken to avoid or limit the adverse impacts of hazards and related disasters.
- Overall responsible government agency: Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
- Includes early warning systems, flood forecasting, hazard and risk mapping, structural and non-structural interventions.
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Thematic Area 2: Disaster Preparedness
- Knowledge and capacity to effectively foresee, respond, and recover from the impacts of hazard events or conditions.
- Overall responsible government agency: Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
- Includes contingency planning, prepositioning and stockpiling, capacitating and organizing responders, training, drills, and exercises.
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Thematic Area 3: Disaster Response
- Immediately after a disaster, aiming to save lives, reduce impacts, ensure safety, and meet the basic needs of affected groups.
- Overall responsible government agency: Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
- Includes rapid damage assessment and needs analysis, issuance of advisories, activation of response clusters, mobilization of responders, and humanitarian assistance.
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Thematic Area 4: Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Enabling affected communities to return to their normal functions, increasing their organizational capacity, and restoring livelihoods and damaged facilities.
- Overall responsible government agency: Not specified
- Includes post-disaster needs assessment, enhancement of policies and plans, reconstruction using "build back better" approach, resettlement, and provision of new sources of livelihood.
Concepts of Disaster Risk
- Disaster: The disruption of a community's function that exceeds its ability to cope and recover on its own.
- Exposure: The degree to which elements are at risk of experiencing hazard events of different magnitudes.
- Disaster Risk: The potential loss of human lives, health, and economic assets.
- Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR): The concept and practice of analyzing and managing the causes of disasters, reducing exposure to hazards, lessening vulnerability, and wise management of the environment.
Importance of DRR
- Implementation of DRR enables countries or communities to target priorities for action.
- Identification, assessment, and monitoring of disaster risks and improvement of early warning systems.
- Reduces the potential loss of human lives, health, and economic assets.
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Learn about the Republic Act 10121, also known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of 2010, which aims to strengthen and institutionalize a disaster risk reduction and management system at various levels. This quiz covers the concepts of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM).
