Pilot Implementation of the MATATAG K to 10 Curriculum: Typhoon Preparedness

Flashcards created from lecture notes on typhoon preparedness and the MATATAG K to 10 Curriculum focusing on vocabulary related to safety measures, government agencies, and natural disaster response.

Precautionary Measures

Actions taken to reduce the risk of harm before, during, and after a disaster, such as a typhoon.

PAGASA

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, responsible for weather forecasting and advisories.

Storm Surge

An abnormal rise in sea level during tropical cyclones, causing flooding in coastal areas.

Typhoon

A giant rotating storm that brings strong winds and heavy rain, formed in the Northwest Pacific Ocean.

Cyclone

A storm system formed over the South Pacific and Indian Ocean, characterized by strong winds and heavy rain.

NDRRMC

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, coordinates disaster risk reduction and management efforts.

DSWD

Department of Social Welfare and Development, manages and distributes relief goods and services during disasters.

Philippine Red Cross

Conducts search and rescue operations and provides emergency medical services during disasters.

Weather

Short-term atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place.

First Aid

Immediate and temporary medical assistance given to individuals injured during a disaster.

Evacuation Plan

A pre-established plan outlining how individuals and families will leave a dangerous area during a disaster.

Wind Signals

Warnings indicating wind strength and potential danger levels during a typhoon.

Digital Literacy Skills

The ability to effectively navigate, evaluate, and critically engage with digital technologies and information.

Advisories

Official communications providing information and instructions during emergency situations.

Fact-Checking

The process of verifying the accuracy and reliability of information before acting on it.

Emergency Kit

A collection of essential supplies and items prepared for use in case of an emergency or disaster.