Disaster Risk Management PDF

Response The Philippines, situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire Dispatching of resources and typhoon belt, is highly vulnerable to natural Emergency telecom Situational awareness disasters. It faces risks from earthquakes, volcanic C...

Response The Philippines, situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire Dispatching of resources and typhoon belt, is highly vulnerable to natural Emergency telecom Situational awareness disasters. It faces risks from earthquakes, volcanic Command control coordination eruptions, typhoons, floods, and landslides. Climate Information dissemination change is exacerbating these risks, increasing the Emergency healthcare frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. Recovery The Philippines' current disaster management law, PD Early damage assessment 1566 of 1978, is primarily focused on response Re-establishing life-lines transport & actions, making the approach reactive rather than communication Infrastructure proactive. To address this, the Office of Civil Defense and National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Post Disaster Council is shifting towards a more proactive Lessons learnt approach, focusing on disaster risk reduction and Scenario update management to prevent disasters and minimize their Socio-economic and environmental impact impact. assessment Spatial (re)planning President Arroyo signed Republic Act 10121 in 2010, which shifted the Philippines' disaster DISASTER MANAGEMENT CONTINUUM management approach to a more proactive one. This 1. MITIGATION: Reduce the negative consequences law focuses on disaster risk reduction, management, of a disaster or decrease the probability of it and recovery, emphasizing policies, plans, and happening. actions to mitigate risks and respond effectively to 2. PREPAREDNESS: Measures taken before a crisis disasters. to accelerate response and promote readiness. The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and 3. RESPONSE: the immediate actions taken to Management Act of 2010 aligns with the international protect people and property after a disaster. standards set by the Hyogo Framework for Action, 4. RECOVERY: After-action measures done to aiming to reduce the impact of disasters on restore and resume regular operations. individuals, communities, and national development. KEY PLAYERS IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT I. DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT Prevention - accepts that some hazard events may occur but Mitigation attempts to reduce the impact by enhancing the ability Preparedness of the community to absorb the impact with minimal Response damage or destruction. Recovery Rehabilitation DISASTER MANAGEMENT CYCLE - is a traditional approach to disaster management in II. THREATS TO NATIONAL SECURITY which measurement of disaster is seen as a series of A. Man Made Threats phased sequences of action or a continuum. It aims at Terrorism reducing vulnerability. Explosion/Bomb Threats Campus Violence/Frat & Gang War Preparedness Kidnapping/Hostage Taking Scenarios development Drug Addiction Emergency Planning Armed Robbery/Hold Ups Training Snatching, Sabotage, Fire/Arson Techonological Threats (Gambling through Alert number games, internet hold ups and cyber Real time monitoring & forecasting crimes (computer hacking, computer Early warning pilferage, ATM steals and cyber prostitutions) B. Natural Threats State of Calamity Earthquakes It is a condition that is declared by the President of Typhoons the country in the event of a widespread devastation Floods of properties and lives due to the destructive forces of Volcanic Eruptions nature and emergencies. Tsunamis Vulnerability III. DEFINITION OF TERMS the level of susceptibility or resiliency of the people Comprehensive Risk Management Process and communities against the impact of the prevailing - Refers to a range of policies, legislative mandates, hazards based on the state of physical, social, and professional practices, social, structural and economic conditions in a given area. non-structural adjustments and risk transfer mechanisms for preventing, reducing, or minimizing Disaster Management the effects of hazards on a community. Efficient and effective resource utilization and implementation of measures to mitigate the impact of National Security unfortunate events and facilitate return to normalcy is defined as the state or condition wherein the values and redevelopment. which a nation treasures such as territorial integrity, sovereignty, people's way of life and well-being are Flood protected and enhanced. State or condition of overflowing water from natural waterways caused by heavy rainfall resulting in Disaster Management Cycle accumulation of water in low lying areas. is a traditional approach to disaster management wherein disaster measure is regarded as a number of Hazards phased sequences of action or a continuum. It aims to These are natural or man-induced phenomena or reduce the vulnerabilities in the community. activities which pose a threat to the lives, limbs, properties and socio-economic conditions of humans. Disaster Progressive or sudden events resulting in natural or NDRRMC (NATIONAL DISASTER RISK human-induced hazards causing loss and suffering REDUCTION MANAGEMENT COUNCIL resulting in extraordinary measures being taken by The highest government body responsible for individuals and communities to cope with their advising the country's President on the status of a impacts. disaster preparedness program and national disaster relief and rehabilitation efforts Calamity Refers to a situation associated with catastrophic Pollution events in which a number of people are plagued by Any discharge to land, soil, water, atmosphere, air, or hardship and suffering due to problems such as food space of liquid, solid, or gas that creates or makes shortages, clothing, medical care and other basic such environmental and atmospheric elements necessities. harmful to human beings, animals, plants, and the environment. Risks is a traditional approach to disaster management Radioactive Fall-out wherein disaster measure is regarded as a number of Earth’s dust particles and debris, along with phased sequences of action or a continuum. It aims to radioactive materials that cling to them are drawn into reduce the vulnerabilities in the community. mushroom clouds resulting from the detonation of a nuclear weapon or device that are carried by the wind Disaster Control and sent back to Earth. Refers to the act of limiting the effect of a disaster by introducing measures intended to prepare the population before, during and after a disaster. Relief ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES efforts aimed at alleviating the suffering of individuals affected by a calamity or disaster, particularly those 1. Chairman (Gilberto Teodoro Jr., Secretary of who are completely helpless at the time. National Defense) Leads the council, convenes meetings, and mobilizes Space Debris support from various departments and agencies for These are the remains of artificial satellites and other disaster management. components as well as their means of carriage aloft which fall back to earth. 2. Administrator, Office of Civil Defense (Under Secretary Ariel Nepomuceno) Volcanic Eruption Coordinates government disaster management an occurrence characterized by an ejection of activities and advises on policy implementation. volcanic materials such as molten lava, rock fragments, ashes, lahar flow, steam and other gases 3. Secretary of Interior and Local Government through. (Benhur Abalos Jr.) Oversees local disaster coordination councils, IV: NATIONAL DISASTER COORDINATING training, and operations centers in collaboration with COUNSELLING AND ITS OPERATING relevant agencies POLICIES 4. Secretary of Social Welfare and Development NDRRMC - National Disaster Risk Reduction (Rex Gatchalian) and Management Council Provides relief assistance and social services to NDRRMF - National Disaster Risk Reduction disaster victims and Management Fund NDCC - National Disaster Coordinating 5. Secretary of Health (Teodoro Herbosa) Council Delivers medical services during emergencies and DCC - Disaster Coordinating Council organizes health response teams OCD - Office of Civil Defense NEDA - National Economic and 6. Director-General, NEDA (Arsenio Balisacan) Development Authority Evaluates disaster impacts on socio-economic plans DOH - Department of Health and develops damage assessment frameworks DND - Dept. of National Defense DPWH - Dept. of Public Works and 7. Secretary of Labor and Employment Highways (Bienvenido Laguesma) DOTC - Dept. of Transportation and Implements emergency employment programs and Communication organizes disaster control in workplaces DSWD - Dept. of Social Welfare and Development 8. Secretary of Education (Sara Duterte) DepEd - Dept. of Education Promotes disaster preparedness education, provides DOF - Dept. of Finance school evacuation centers, and organizes school DOLE - Dept. of Labor and Employment disaster teams DOJ - Dept. of Justice DTI - Dept. of Trade and Industry 9. Secretary of Trade and Industry (Alfredo DILG - Dept. of Interior and Local Pascual) Government Ensures price stability during crises and organizes DPI - Dept. of Public Information disaster response in large commercial establishments DBM - Dept. of Budget and Management AFP - Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the 10. Secretary of Agriculture (Domingo Philippines Panganiban, Acting) PNRC - Secretary General, Philippine Surveys disaster-affected agricultural areas and National Red Cross provides technical support to affected farmers CDO - Civil Defense Office 11. Secretary of Budget and Management promoting resilient community (Amenah Pangandaman) Youth joining CBDRRM actions Allocates disaster operation funds Youth Involvement in Community-Based Disaster 12. Secretary of Environment and Natural Risk Reduction Management Resources (Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga) Leads reforestation efforts and flood control Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction measures while managing pollution control Management (CBDRRM) is a process that involves community members in identifying, analyzing, and 13. Secretary of Finance (Benjamin Diokno) addressing disaster risks to reduce vulnerabilities and Establishes funding mechanisms for local enhance their resilience. This approach empowers government disaster readiness. communities to be proactive in disaster preparedness and mitigation. 14. Secretary of Public Works and Highways (Manuel Bonoan) Youth Involvement in CBDRRM: Restores public infrastructure and provides 1. Youth performs leadership roles in CBDRRM equipment for rescue operations 2. Develop, Grow, and face disaster Challenges 3. Youth serve as support facilitator 15. Secretary of Tourism (Christina Frasco) 4. Partner in the project implementation Trains disaster teams in tourism establishments 5. Help strengthen knowledge, skills & values to cope with hazards 16. Secretary of Transportation and 6. Participate in the planning/activities that will reduce Communications (Jaime Bautista) risk Restores transport and communication facilities and 7. Serve as member of a first aid team organizes emergency transport services Youth's Contribution in Disaster Management 17. Director, Philippine Information Agency All capable young people of the land should be (Vacant) involved in civic actions in the community where they Disseminates disaster mitigation information. live and should be willing to provide assistance wherever and whenever they need their service. More 18. Secretary-General, Philippine National Red than anything else, it is everybody's moral obligation Cross (Richard Gordon) to assist her/his countrymen in distress. Provides disaster leadership training and relief In times of natural calamity or man-made, disorders, operations support the youth should be ready and willing to provide direct assistance to victims of calamity in any of the 19. Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines following areas: (General Romeo Brawner Jr.) Sorting, loading and distribution of relief Ensures security and supports recovery and goods. transportation in disaster-stricken areas Administering first aid treatment on victims. Comforting and assisting in their V. Youth’s Contribution during Disaster rehabilitation. Youth Information Dissemination Disseminating information to concerned Be a great hero. Get involved in disaster individuals. preparedness Surveying of affected families and areas. Youth Serving as Assistant Trainer Monitoring and liaising work. Be Ready to prepare a plan Civic action activities like environmental and Youth Help Make a Strong and Safe ecological protection, river and watershed Community control projects and tree planting/forest fire Youth help combat the effect of climate control. change Youth assist in mitigating disaster and