DRRR Q2 Module14 Joree-T.-thomas
DRRR Q2 Module14 Joree-T.-thomas
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Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction
Module 14- Key Concepts, Principles, Elements and Importance of DRR
Second Edition 2021
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Management Team:
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you
step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are
also provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on
how they can best help you on your home-based learning.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on
any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises and tests. And read the instructions carefully before performing
each task.
Thank you.
Disaster risk reduction or DRR is the concept and practice of reducing disaster
risks through systematic efforts to analyses and reduce the causal factors of
disasters. Moreover, it is a systematic approach used in identifying, assessing
and reducing the threats of disaster.
In your previous module, you have learned to follow fire emergency and
evacuation plans.
This module will provide you with information and activities that will help you
understand the key concepts, principles, elements and the importance of DRR.
After you read through this self-learning module, you are expected to:
PRE-TEST
Direction: Read the questions carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.
Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers.
1. Which of the following statements best describe disaster risk reduction or DRR?
A. DRR is a strategic planning and procedure that is administered
and employed to protect critical infrastructures
B. DRR is an aid that provides children and families with emergency
and disaster relief support whenever disaster strikes.
C. DRR is an area of security planning that aims to protect an
organization from the effects of significant disastrous events
D. DRR is the process of protecting the livelihoods and assets of
communities and individuals from the impact of hazards.
2. During the term of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the Philippine
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 was enacted under what
republic act?
A. R.A. 10021 B. R.A. 12110
C. R.A. 10121 D. R.A. 20101
3. What systematic approach is being used by the government to reduce
disaster risks in order to mitigate the effects of natural hazards?
A. Disaster preparedness
B. Disaster risk reduction
C. Disaster risk management
D. Disaster readiness and risk reduction
4. If an engineer uses bioengineering techniques like natural nets, retaining walls
and major civil works to mitigate landslides, then he uses what sort of
active preventive intervention?
A. Deforestation B. Reforestation
C. Proper land use measure D. Structural measure
5. What active preventive intervention has been used if you conducted a
seedling planting activity to prevent mass movement of soil on steep
slopes?
A. Deforestation B. Reforestation
C. Proper land use measure D. Structural measure
6. Which of the following determines the severity of the impact of disaster?
A. Geographical location
B. Total number of populations
C. Topography
D. Type of hazard
7. What do you think is the most essential thing to do right after a disaster
occurred?
A. Mitigate B. Rehabilitate
Jumpstart
Rubrics
PRE – EVENT
Activity 2: THINGS TO DO
Direction: Answer the subsequent guide question in line with the elements of
disaster risk reduction.
“As a student, what should you do in the event of an earthquake”?
Mitigation measures
Preparation measures
Response measures
Recovery measures
Deepen
Philippines is known all over the world for its astounding natural wonders,
best beaches, as well as the beautiful smiles and hospitality of Filipinos.
Nevertheless, the country has suffered from an inexhaustible number of deadly
typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other natural disasters in history.
A G M S
B H N T
C I O U
D J P V
E K Q W
N/A
F L R XYZ
N/A
Multiple Choice
Direction: Read the questions carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.
Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers.
A. Mitigation B. Rehabilitation
C. Preparedness D. Response
A. Mitigation B. Rehabilitation
C. Preparedness D. Response
3. On what course of action in the DRR principles should make the citizens ready
to respond in times of unforeseeable disaster?
A. Mitigation B. Rehabilitation
C. Preparedness D. Response
A. Mitigation B. Rehabilitation
C. Preparedness D. Response
A. Deforestation B. Reforestation
C. Proper land use measure D. Structural measure
6. What sort of various hazard impacts will lead to the destruction and loss of
vital infrastructure like transport system, roads, bridges, and power lines?
7. The first-hand approach is the increasing focus of national DRR plans to prevent
impacts of disaster, the approach is gearing towards on what particular aspect?
10. What active preventive intervention has been used if you conducted a seedling
planting activity to prevent mass movement of soil on steep slopes?
A. Deforestation B. Reforestation
C. Proper land use measure D. Structural measure
13. Japan is more likely vulnerable to disaster than the Philippines because of
which demographic factor?
A. Age of population B. Population density
C. Distribution of population D.Population explosion
14. If the big one strikes in Metro Manila, mass casualty incident is apparent
because of what factor?
A. Age of population B. Population density
C. Distribution of population D.Population explosion
15. What systematic approach is being used by the government to reduce disaster
risks in order to mitigate the effects of natural hazards?
A. Disaster preparedness
B. Disaster readiness and risk reduction
C. Disaster risk reduction
D. Disaster risk reduction and management
A. Books
Quebral, V. (2016). Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction. Quezon City,
Philippines: Lorimar Publishing, Inc.
Disaster Risk Reduction & Disaster Risk Management. Accessed on October 19,
2020. Retrieved from https://www.preventionweb.net/disaster-
risk/concepts/drr-drm/