30 Questions
What are the five main categories of items that should have redundancies in a cache?
Food, Water, Shelter, Communication, and Health
What is the rule of stockpiling in disaster preparedness?
One is None, Two is One
How much water should be stored per person in a cache?
1 gallon per person
What type of food items are recommended for a cache when there is no refrigeration or cooking?
Canned goods and energy bars
Why is it important to check expiration dates when buying items for a cache?
To avoid buying expired or spoiled items
What additional items should be included in a cache if there is a capability to build a fire and access extra water for cooking?
Oats and rice, and canned tuna
What is the primary goal of the policy to regulate chemical substances and mixtures?
To protect health and the environment from unreasonable risks
What is the main objective of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000?
To reduce the volume of solid waste and ensure its environment-friendly disposal
What is one of the key concerns of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000?
Protecting groundwater from pollution
What is the purpose of the Wildlife Resources and Conservation and Protection Act?
To promote the conservation of wildlife resources and their habitats
What is prohibited by the policy on chemical substances and mixtures?
The entry of hazardous and nuclear wastes for whatever purpose
What is one of the methods encouraged by the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000?
Composting and recycling of solid waste
What is one of the main objectives of the Act in protecting wildlife?
To promote ecological balance and enhance biological diversity
What should be avoided when documenting best practices in disaster management?
Sharing founded opinions and criticizing efforts
What is the primary purpose of documenting the time it took to evacuate everyone safely?
To determine the efficiency of the emergency plan
According to the guide, what should be documented about the on-site equipment?
If it met all requirements and if additional equipment was transported
What is the purpose of documenting whether the local government offered assistance during the emergency response?
To assess the role of the local government in disaster response
What is the primary goal of documenting the incident response?
To document best practices in disaster management
What is an essential component of an emergency plan?
Documentation of an emergency in written, audio, and visual form
What type of incident affects individuals or groups in the community at large?
Public incident
What is an example of an item that may be included in a multi-tool?
A Swiss knife
What is the primary function of an Incident Response Team (IRT)?
To manage and respond to incidents
What is an example of an institutional incident?
A medical error
What is the purpose of documenting an emergency in an emergency plan?
To understand the incident and improve response
What is recommended for office assembling, aside from mongo seeds?
A 15 Ouanse, Sy, Robin, Ortega, Toquero, Maranga, Sarlol, Lingatong, Noro, Lintangi, Torreno, Veneonso Romero, Musa
Which of the following is not a type of fuel mentioned in the text?
Gasoline
What is the recommended type of oil for cooking?
Olive oil
Which of the following is not a communication item mentioned in the text?
Satellite phone
What is the purpose of a raincoat or poncho?
To protect from the rain
Which of the following is a type of shelter material mentioned in the text?
All of the above
Study Notes
Disaster Preparedness
- Cache: a hiding place for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
- Five main categories to have redundancies in:
- Food and water
- Shelter, clothing, and bedding
- Communication or signaling, light and fire-starting items
- Health, hygiene, and first aid
- Containers, ropes, and others
Food and Water
- 5- to 7-day supply of food and water per person when no refrigeration and cooking are available
- Non-perishable food items:
- Power bars
- Trail mix/dried fruit
- Crackers/cereals, chocolate bits
- Energy bars
- Canned tuna, beans, meat, Vienna sausages
- Spam (long-lasting canned good)
- Juice, coffee, chocolate drinks (in sachets)
- Candy/gum
- Raw honey
- Brown sugar in food grade plastic drum
- Water: 1 gallon/4 liters per person
- Optional items if capable of building fire and accessing extra water for cooking:
- Oats and rice in food grade plastic drums
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (Republic Act 9003)
- Provisions for efficient solid waste management
- Goals:
- Volume reduction of waste
- Environmentally friendly disposal
- Composting, recycling, re-use, recovery, and green charcoal process
- Protection of groundwater from pollution
Wildlife Resources and Conservation and Protection Act (Republic Act 9147)
- Objectives:
- Conserve and protect wildlife species and their habitats
- Promote ecological balance and enhance biological diversity
- Regulate the collection and trade of wildlife
Documentation in Disaster Management
- Guidelines for documenting best practices:
- Record only facts, avoid speculations
- Avoid criticizing efforts or strategies of others
- Avoid speculating about what caused the emergency
- Avoid sharing unfounded opinions
- Guide to information that must be documented:
- Incident details (time, location, evacuation time, etc.)
- Emergency plan evaluation
- Communication and equipment effectiveness
- Local government assistance and recommendations
- Areas for improvement and plan changes
Incident Response Team (IRT) and Roles
- Types of emergencies:
- Public incidents (natural disasters, accidents, crimes)
- Organizational/institutional incidents (workplace accidents, data breaches, etc.)
- Core functions of an IRT:
- (not specified)
Lucky 9 Emergency Kit
- Essential items:
- Multi-tool (optional)
- Well-packed and sealed mongo seeds
- Vacuum-sealed meat products
- Cooking oil
- Can opener
- Extra kitchen utensils
- Shelter, clothing, and bedding items
- Communication, signaling, light- and fire-making items
Test your knowledge on the Philippine policy regulating chemical substances, hazardous wastes, and their impact on health and the environment. Learn about the laws and regulations governing the importation, manufacture, and disposal of toxic chemicals.
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