Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) in the Philippines

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What is the primary focus of disaster management planning?

Everyday hazards
Environmental management
Small-scale incidents
Large-scale events (correct)

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

To manage the environment wisely
To reduce exposure to hazards and lessen vulnerability (correct)
To provide aid to affected communities
To respond to disaster events

What is the responsibility of individuals in disaster management?

For their own safety (correct)
To coordinate with government agencies
To provide resources for disaster response
To mitigate the effects of disasters

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

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) for 2011-2028 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of organizations in disaster management?

To function as an extension of their core business (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of disaster risk?

The degree to which elements at risk are likely to experience hazard events (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)?

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

What is the definition of a disaster according to the concept of Disaster Risk Reduction?

A disruption of a community's function that exceeds its ability to cope and recover on its own (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a principle of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management?

Disaster risks are solely the responsibility of the government (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Republic Act 10121 to the Philippines?

It strengthens and institutionalizes a disaster risk reduction and management system (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Third most disaster-prone country in the world (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management?

Reducing and preventing disaster risks (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary goal of disaster mitigation?

To lessen or limit the adverse impacts of hazards and related disasters (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which government agency is responsible for disaster rehabilitation and recovery?

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

Which thematic area is responsible for ensuring the knowledge and capacity to effectively foresee, respond, and recover from the impacts of hazard events or conditions?

Disaster Preparedness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of disaster response?

To save lives, reduce impacts, ensure safety and meet the basic needs of affected groups (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of disaster prevention?

To avoid the unfavorable impacts of hazards and related disasters (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of disaster rehabilitation?

To restore livelihood and damaged facilities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of disaster risk reduction in the context of national development?

To reduce the impact of disasters on development (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conducting Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA)?

To identify the extent of damage and prioritize reconstruction efforts (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of disaster preparedness?

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

What is the 'build back better' approach in disaster rehabilitation and recovery?

A method to reconstruct using environmentally-friendly materials and disaster-resilient designs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of hazard and risk mappings in disaster prevention and mitigation?

To identify high-risk areas and prioritize mitigation efforts (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of implementing disaster risk reduction according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)?

To enable countries to target priorities for actions (B) Signup and view all the answers