Lesson 1.4: Disaster Risk Management

Disaster Risk Management

systematic process of using administrative decisions, strategies, and operational skills and capacities to implement policies, strategies, and coping capacities needed to lessen the adverse effects of hazards and disasters

frequent seismic activity and typhoons

The Philippines is located in a region of the world that experiences _____________________________.

RA 10121

The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010

The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 (RA 10121)

• outlines the policies and institutional frameworks for disaster risk reduction and management in the Philippines

• law outlines the roles and responsibilities of various government agencies in disaster risk reduction and management

disaster risk reduction

Purpose of DRRM:

1. To shift the focus from disaster response to ___________________

2. To strengthen the ___________________ to build community resilience

3. To institutionalize ________ to reduce disaster risks

4. To enhance ________________________________________

1 = ?

capacity of local and national governments

Purpose of DRRM:

1. To shift the focus from disaster response to ___________________

2. To strengthen the ___________________ to build community resilience

3. To institutionalize ________ to reduce disaster risks

4. To enhance ________________________________________

2 = ?

measures

Purpose of DRRM:

1. To shift the focus from disaster response to ___________________

2. To strengthen the ___________________ to build community resilience

3. To institutionalize ________ to reduce disaster risks

4. To enhance ________________________________________

3 = ?

disaster preparedness and response capabilities

Purpose of DRRM:

1. To shift the focus from disaster response to ___________________

2. To strengthen the ___________________ to build community resilience

3. To institutionalize ________ to reduce disaster risks

4. To enhance ________________________________________

4 = ?

most vulnerable sectors

FRAMEWORK OF DRRM:

1. Prioritizes community-level DRRM focusing on the _________________ (i.e., the poor, the sick, people with disabilities, the elderly, women, and children)

2. Recognizes the vital role and strengthens capacities of _________________

3. Ensures broad‐based and greater participation from ___________

4. Addresses _________ of disaster risks

1 = ?

local communities

FRAMEWORK OF DRRM:

1. Prioritizes community-level DRRM focusing on the _________________ (i.e., the poor, the sick, people with disabilities, the elderly, women, and children)

2. Recognizes the vital role and strengthens capacities of _________________

3. Ensures broad‐based and greater participation from ___________

4. Addresses _________ of disaster risks

2 = ?

Civil Society

FRAMEWORK OF DRRM:

1. Prioritizes community-level DRRM focusing on the _________________ (i.e., the poor, the sick, people with disabilities, the elderly, women, and children)

2. Recognizes the vital role and strengthens capacities of _________________

3. Ensures broad‐based and greater participation from ___________

4. Addresses _________ of disaster risks

3 = ?

root causes

FRAMEWORK OF DRRM:

1. Prioritizes community-level DRRM focusing on the _________________ (i.e., the poor, the sick, people with disabilities, the elderly, women, and children)

2. Recognizes the vital role and strengthens capacities of _________________

3. Ensures broad‐based and greater participation from ___________

4. Addresses _________ of disaster risks

4 = ?

National Government, LGU (Local Government Unit), Civil Society Organizations, Communities

Who are involved in DRRM as mandated in the DRRM Act?

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP)

• comprehensive plan that outlines the strategies and actions needed to reduce disaster risk in the Philippines

• plan outlines the objectives and strategies for disaster risk reduction and management in the Philippines

Early Warning Systems

• used to provide advance notice of impending disasters

• can save lives and reduce the impact of disasters by providing people with enough time to prepare and evacuate

Preparedness and Contingency Planning

• help communities and individuals to be better equipped to respond to disaster

• Components: emergency drills, stockpiling of essential supplies, and evacuation planning

Response and recovery

efforts involve immediate actions taken to save lives and restore basic services and infrastructure after a disaster

Recovery

plans executed in consultation with the community across social, built, economic, and natural environments

Prevention

rebuilding, restoration, and planning to mitigate future risk; community resilience and development

Prepardness

risk management through legislation, land use controls, and community consultation; clear warning and communication

Response

preservation of life, community safety and reinstatement of essential services

Rehabilitation, Recovery, and Reconstruction

components of post-disaster

Post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction

• involve the restoration of infrastructure and services to pre-disaster conditions, as well as the implementation of measures to reduce future disaster risks

• help to minimize the long-term impact of disasters on affected communities

government agencies and private sector organizations

Public-private Partnerships in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management:

1. Public-private partnerships involve collaboration between ___________________________ to implement disaster risk reduction and management strategies.

2. These partnerships can enhance the effectiveness of disaster risk reduction and management efforts by combining the strengths of both the _____________________.

1 = ?

public and private sectors.

Public-private Partnerships in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management:

1. Public-private partnerships involve collaboration between ___________________________ to implement disaster risk reduction and management strategies.

2. These partnerships can enhance the effectiveness of disaster risk reduction and management efforts by combining the strengths of both the _____________________.

2 = ?

resources, expertise, and best practices

International Cooperation in DRRM:

1. International cooperation involves collaboration between countries to share _______________________ in disaster risk reduction and management.

2. International organizations provide _____________________________________ to countries in need.

1 = ?

technical assistance, capacity building, and financial support

International Cooperation in DRRM:

1. International cooperation involves collaboration between countries to share _______________________ in disaster risk reduction and management.

2. International organizations provide _____________________________________ to countries in need.

2 = ?

limited resources, weak institutional capacity, and climate change

Challenges in DRRM in the Philippines:

1. Challenges in disaster risk reduction and management in the Philippines, such as _____________________________________.

2. Strategies to address these challenges, such as ____________________________________________.

1 = ?

improving institutional capacity, enhancing coordination and collaboration, and implementing climate change adaptation measures

Challenges in DRRM in the Philippines:

1. Challenges in disaster risk reduction and management in the Philippines, such as _____________________________________.

2. Strategies to address these challenges, such as ____________________________________________.

2 = ?

early warning systems, satellite imaging, and social media

Innovations and Technologies in DRRM

1. Innovations and technologies being used in disaster risk reduction and management, such as _____________________________________.

2. These tools can improve the ___________________ of disaster risk information and enhance response and recovery efforts.

1 = ?

accuracy and timeliness

Innovations and Technologies in DRRM

1. Innovations and technologies being used in disaster risk reduction and management, such as _____________________________________.

2. These tools can improve the ___________________ of disaster risk information and enhance response and recovery efforts.

2 = ?

community-based disaster risk reduction and management, early warning systems, and preparedness and contingency planning

DRRM Initiatives in the Philippines:

1. Successful disaster risk reduction and management initiatives in the Philippines, such as ________________________________________.

2. Factors contributing to the success of these initiatives, such as _________________________________________________________.

1 = ?

strong community engagement, effective coordination, and adequate resources

DRRM Initiatives in the Philippines:

1. Successful disaster risk reduction and management initiatives in the Philippines, such as ________________________________________.

2. Factors contributing to the success of these initiatives, such as _________________________________________________________.

2 = ?