DISASTER READINESS and RISK REDUCTION

DRRR
AJAD
 Objective
01
s
Define Disaster
.
Differentiate the three risk
02 factors namely hazard,
. exposure, vulnerability and
capacity
03 Appreciate the significance
. of knowing disaster risks and
how it may affect
one’s life.
Direction: Search and encircle among the jumble of letters the key terms
in the definition of disaster according to the Asian Disaster Preparedness
Center. You should find nine (9) key terms.
Direction: Search and encircle among the jumble of letters the key terms
in the definition of disaster according to the Asian Disaster Preparedness
Center. You should find nine (9) key terms.
Now that your word hunt is
complete, use the key terms to
define Disaster.
Analyze the given images and answer the
given questions below. In two to three
sentences, describe the given images.
List the disasters you can identify from
the images.
Disaster - a sudden, calamitous occurrence that causes great harm,
injury, destruction, and devastation to life and property
- disrupts the usual course of life, causing both physical
and emotional distress such as an intense feeling of
helplessness and hopelessness
Disaster - The effects vary – it maybe a minor damage (like
broken windows and doors), major damage (like torn rooftops,
collapsed walls), total destruction (like completely destroyed
houses and structures rendering them useless and inhabitable)
and the worst scenario, it can lead to death

(Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, ADPC, 2012)

Natural Disasters:
a natural phenomenon is caused by natural forces,
such as earthquakes, typhoon, volcanic eruptions,
hurricanes, fires, tornados, and extreme
temperatures. They can be classified as rapid onset
disasters and those with progressive onset, such as
droughts that lead to famine. These events, usually
sudden, can have tremendous effects.
Presidential Decree P.D. 1566
- aimed at strengthening the Philippine disaster control capability
and stablishing the national program on community disaster
preparedness.
- signed on June 11, 1978
- created the National Disaster Coordinating Council in 1978
Republic Act 10121
- also known as “An Act Strengthening the Philippine Disaster
Risk Reduction and Management System, Providing for the
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan,
Appropriating Funds, Therefore and Other Purposes”
- passed and approved on May 27, 2010 after 21 years of
revisions and refiling in the two legislative bodies.
Republic Act 10121
- pro-active in giving importance to disaster mitigation and
preparedness measures.
- one of the law’s salient points is the immediate release of
calamity funds to local government units (LGUs) so they can
prepare for disaster mitigation and preparedness
Tropical
Cyclone
It is a rapid, rotating and organized system
of clouds and thunderstorms.

It can bring strong winds, torrential rains,

high waves, and destructive storm surges.
Earthquake
An earthquake is a sudden release of energy
along a fault in the Earth's crust.

It poses a severe threat because of its irregular

intervals and difficulty to forecast.
Volcanic
Eruption
Volcanic eruptions occur when molten
material from the Earth's interior is
extruded to the surface.
Avalanches of hot materials, release of
toxic gas, and lava flows make volcanic
eruptions dangerous.
 What is a
HAZARD?
a source or condition that has the potential to cause
harm to humans in the form of injury or illness,
property damage, environmental damage, or a
combination of these
 NATURAL
HAZARD
occurs when an extreme natural event is destructive
to human life and property. This event could
interfere with activities in a minor way such as when
strong winds blow trees down, or this event could
completely disrupt activities like a large earthquake
damaging your home, business or school
Flood / Flashflood
Floods and flashfloods are common products of Dam breaks can also result to flooding, and can
torrential rains especially if it occurs after a long severely affect the communities nearby.
period of dry conditions.
 Forest or
Wildland
Fire
Massive forest or wildland fires are uncontrolled
fires that burn forests, grasslands, or bushlands.

It commonly occurs during and after long periods of

drought.

It can result from either lightning or human

activities.
 HUMAN-MADE
HAZARD
caused by human activities. Unlike natural hazards,
human-made hazards can often be prevented.
 HUMAN-MADE
1.
HAZARD
Technological/industrial disasters - unregulated industrialization
and inadequate safety standards increase the risk for industrial
disasters.
Examples: leaks of hazardous materials; accidental explosions; bridge
or road collapses, or vehicle collisions; Power cuts
 HUMAN-MADE
HAZARD
2. Terrorism/Violence - the threat of terrorism has also increased due to the
spread of technologies involving nuclear, biological, and chemical agents
used to develop weapons of mass destruction.
Examples: bombs or explosions; release of chemical materials; release of
biological agents; release of radioactive agents; multiple or massive shootings;
mutinies
 HUMAN-MADE
HAZARD
3. Complex humanitarian emergencies - the term complex
emergency is usually used to describe the humanitarian
emergency resulting from an international or civil war where a
large numbers of people are displaced from their homes due to
lack of personal safety
 HUMAN-MADE
HAZARD
3. Complex humanitarian emergencies

- the disruption of basic infrastructure including food

distribution, water, electricity, and sanitation leaving communities
stranded and isolated in their own homes unable to access
assistance.
 What is the
difference?

HAZARD DISASTER
DISASTER RISK - a term used to describe the possible losses in
lives, health, status, livelihood, assets and services that a
community may suffer in the future.

Three factors that may increase or decrease disaster risk or your

chances of suffering from a disaster:
1. Exposure to HAZARD
2. VULNERABILITY
3. CAPACITY to cope
 KEY TERMS
1. Hazard - things or events around us that can cause harm or damage to
humans, property or the environment

2. Exposure - refers to people, property, systems or other elements

present in the hazard zones which can suffer from
possible damage, injury or destruction

3. Vulnerability - refers to the characteristics and circumstances of a

community, system or asset that make it prone to the
damaging effects of a hazard
KEY TERMS
4. CAPACITY - refers to the combination of all the strengths,
attributes and resources available within a community or
organization that can be used to achieve in disaster preparedness
or to handle a disaster situation.

5. Exposure - refers to people, property, systems or other

elements present in the hazard zones which can suffer from
possible damage, injury or destruction
 Let Me
Know!
Does your area experience
01 any
. natural hazards?

What are the damages

02 incurred when a natural
. hazard hits the area?

What preventive
03 measures does your
. barangay do? What are
the quick-response
activities?
 Reference
National Geographic. "Natural Disasters."
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment
/topic/natural-disasters-weather. Last Accessed
15 January 2022.