Government Agencies in Disaster Prevention

Study Notes

Government Agencies Prevention Risk for Natural Disasters

DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development): Responsible for providing social services and welfare programs to vulnerable and disadvantaged populations. They work to reduce poverty, protect families, and assist those affected by natural disasters.
DILG (Department of the Interior and Local Government): Oversees local government units, ensuring efficient governance at the community level. During disasters, they coordinate evacuations and provide resources to local authorities.
MMDA (Metropolitan Manila Development Authority): Manages and develops the Metro Manila region. They assist with flood control, road clearing, and emergency response during natural disasters.
DepEd (Department of Education): Responsible for managing the Philippine education system. During disasters, they work to ensure the safety of students and teachers and assist with rebuilding schools and educational services.
DOH (Department of Health): The primary government agency for public health. They provide medical assistance, disease prevention, and health services to communities affected by disasters.
DPWH (Department of Public Works and Highways): Responsible for constructing and maintaining infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and buildings. During disasters, they assist with damage assessment, debris clearing, and restoring essential infrastructure.
DND (Department of National Defense): Responsible for national security and defense. During natural disasters, they coordinate the mobilization of the Armed Forces to assist with search and rescue, relief distribution, and disaster response.
DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources): Protects and manages the country's natural resources. During disasters, they conduct environmental assessments and support the rehabilitation of affected areas.

Climate Change and Environmental Problems

Climate Change: A significant issue impacting various parts of the world, causing changes in the length and cycles of rainy seasons, and the intensity and frequency of rainfall.
Causes of Climate Change: Climatologists classify the causes into two groups: effects of the sun and effects of human activities.
Greenhouse Gases: Gases that accumulate in the atmosphere, trapping heat and preventing radiation back into space.
- Water Vapor: The most abundant greenhouse gas, responsible for cloud formation, precipitation, and increased heat in the atmosphere.
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2): Produced through natural processes like breathing and volcanic eruptions, as well as human activities.
- Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC): Damages the ozone layer. Used in refrigerants and air conditioners.
- Methane: Formed through natural processes involving organic material like garbage, manure, and rice.
- Nitrous Oxide: Produced through the use of fertilizers, biomass burning, fossil fuel combustion, and nitric acid production.

Effects of Climate Change on Humans

Global climate change has harmful effects on human health, particularly impacting the poor, disabled, children, elderly, and those living in densely populated areas or near the sea.
- Allergies: Caused by pollution.
- Malaria and Dengue: Increased mosquito population due to changing weather patterns.
- Leptospirosis: From contaminated flood water.
- Respiratory Diseases: Caused by pollution and changing weather.
- Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, and Cholera: Resulting from contaminated water and food.

Effects on Agriculture

Global warming leads to changes in weather patterns, causing drought, floods, coral reef destruction, and sickness and death of plants and animals.

Description

This quiz explores the roles of various government agencies in managing and preventing risks associated with natural disasters. It covers agencies such as DSWD, DILG, MMDA, and DepEd, highlighting their specific responsibilities and collaborative efforts in disaster response. Test your knowledge on how these organizations contribute to community safety and resilience.