Disaster Risk Management
Choose the letter of the best answer.
What I Know
1. What is this inherently unexpected and happening that comes quickly without any
warning?
- Answer: d. risk
2. A natural disaster is a(n) event.
- Answer: d. unexpected
3. It is also called as the Circum-Pacific belt, the zone of earthquakes surrounding the
Pacific Ocean where about 99% of the world's earthquake occurs.
- Answer: c. ring of fire
4. All of the following show effect of disasters EXCEPT
- Answer: d. sustained public attention during the recovery phase
5. Which of the following is an example of man-caused disaster?
- Answer: d. oil spills from shipping boat
6. Which of the following is an example of natural hazards?
- Answer: b. fault lines
7. Which of the following is NOT a type of natural hazard that causes disaster?
- Answer: d. car accident
8. It is defined as the source of danger and something that may cause injury or harm.
- Answer: b. hazard
9. Which of the following category is NOT part of man-made hazard?
- Answer: d. preventive and precautionary measures
10. Which of the following is useful to better establish priorities and response activities,
and systematize previous experiences?
- Answer: a. disaster risk
11. It involves the identification and mapping of the elements at risk and the
assessment of people, animals and plants that may be affected?
- Answer: c. risk assessment
12. The potential disaster losses in lives, health statuses, livelihoods, assets, and
services, which could occur in a particular community or a society over some specified
future time period is called
- Answer: a. disaster risk
13. Disaster has a great impact on
- Answer: c. humanity
14. Which of the following is a product of the massive damages to life and property
caused by a hazard due to the vulnerability within a community?
- Answer: d. vulnerability
15. Disaster risk can be determined by the presence of the following elements of
Disaster EXCEPT
- Answer: a. phenomenon
Activity 1: “Count Me In”
Direction: Write five (5) disastrous events in the Philippines in the last five
years that you could still recall. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. Luzon Earthquake (July 27, 2022): A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Abra, Luzon,
resulting in 11 fatalities and 615 injuries. Approximately 35,798 buildings were
damaged, leading to significant economic losses estimated at around 1.88 billion PHP
(approximately 34 million USD).
2. Typhoon Agaton (April 2022): This typhoon caused severe flooding and landslides in
Eastern Visayas, particularly in Leyte and Samar. It resulted in over 200 casualties and
displaced thousands of families, causing extensive damage to infrastructure and
agriculture.
3. Taal Volcano Eruption (January 12, 2020): The Taal Volcano erupted, prompting
mass evacuations and affecting thousands of residents in Batangas and Cavite. The
eruption led to ashfall that impacted air travel and caused damage to homes and
agriculture.
4. Typhoon Goni (Super Typhoon Rolly) (November 2020): Typhoon Goni made
landfall as a Category 5 storm, causing catastrophic damage in Bicol Region. It
resulted in at least 25 deaths, significant flooding, and the destruction of thousands of
homes.
5. COVID-19 Pandemic (2020 - Present): The pandemic has had a profound impact on
health, economy, and daily life in the Philippines. It resulted in widespread illness, loss
of jobs, and significant strain on healthcare resources.
Activity 1.1
1. In two to three sentences, describe the given images.
The images depict scenes of devastation following a disaster. They show flooded
streets, rubble-strewn areas, damaged buildings, and people cleaning up debris. The
overall impression is one of widespread destruction and the aftermath of a significant
event.
2. List down the disasters that you can identify from the images.
Based on the visual evidence, the disasters shown appear to be flooding and
widespread destruction of property.
Activity 1.2
FIX ME JUMBLED LETTERS
1. Disaster
2. Ring of Fire
3. Catastrophe
4. Earthquake
5. Volcanic eruption
6. Pacific ocean
7. Typhoon
8. Natural disaster
9. Mishap
10. Man made disaster
Activity 1.3 Understanding Natural and Man-Made Disaster
Direction: Identify the given set of images if it is Natural or Man Made.
Image 1. Natural
Image 2. Man-made
Image 3. Natural
Image 4. Man-made
Image 5. Man-made
Image 6. Natural
Guide Question
Natural disasters are caused by natural phenomena, such as earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions, and typhoons. Man-made disasters are caused by human actions, such as
accidents, wars, and environmental pollution.
Activity 1.5
1. Emergency Kit: A good kit with basic items such as water, non-perishable food,
first-aid materials, medicine, flashlights, batteries, a radio, and vital documents. This
offers basic needs immediately after a disaster when the services are interrupted.
1. Evacuation Plan: Determine possible evacuation routes from your home and
workplace. Know where you would evacuate to and how you would travel there. This
reduces the risk of being trapped or lost in a disaster.
2. Communication Plan: Create a plan for the way family members will communicate if
they are torn apart by a disaster (e.g., the location of a meeting point, phone numbers
of out-of-town relatives). That way, you can reconnect with loved ones when a disaster
hits.
3. Fiscal Readiness: Keep some ready cash available, and have in mind a back-up
bank account or access to money beyond the immediate vicinity. Fiscal funding is
essential when recovering from disaster.
4. Key Documents: Store copies of key documents (identification, insurance policies,
medical records) in a waterproof, secure container, preferably in an alternate location
from your home. This helps safeguard vital information in the event of loss or damage.
Assessment
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. B
5. B
6. B
7. D
8. B
9. C
10. D
11. B
12. A
13. D
14. A
15. B
Additional Activities
Activity 1.6
1. EVENT
2. DESTRUCTION
3. DAMAGE
4. SEEDLING
5. DRIVEN
6. DEVASTATION
7. DISASTER
8. FORM
9. HOSPITALS
