Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) – Key Facts Review

30 fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering laws, agencies, phases, funds, and key objectives in Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management.

In the Philippines, the agency responsible for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation is the ____.

Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

The main objective of Disaster Response is to .

preserve life and meet basic needs

The legal basis for the DRRM system in the Philippines is ____.

Republic Act 10121

The lead agency for the Disaster Preparedness thematic area is the ___.

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)

____ of the Local DRRM Fund is allocated for the Quick Response Fund.

Thirty percent (30%)

The agency that manages the Rehabilitation and Recovery thematic area is ____.

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)

The goal of the Mitigation phase is to .

reduce the impact of disasters

The primary focus of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is to .

minimize the impact of disasters

Emergency relief is delivered during the phase.

Response

The Recovery phase includes __ and reconstruction.

rehabilitation

In disaster zones, is NOT a prohibited act.

coordinating rescue missions

The goal of the Preparedness phase is to _ before disasters strike.

build capacity

A form of mitigation against earthquakes is enforcing .

building codes

A declaration of a state of calamity can be issued by the local upon recommendation of the LDRRMC.

sanggunian

DRRM plans are implemented through and simulation.

drills

DRR strategies are guided by the principle of and gender equality.

human rights

A State of Emergency is declared during events involving and major damage.

mass casualties

The phrase "Building back better" is associated with the phase.

Recovery

The fund used for immediate disaster relief is the .

Quick Response Fund (QRF)

International humanitarian aid during disasters may be recommended by the of the Philippines.

President

One objective of DRRM is to improve in disaster-prone areas.

sustainability

Removing exposed elements is an example of the strategy.

Prevention

In DRRM planning, the Design element involves the identification of and responsibilities.

issues

The thematic area that aims to restore livelihoods and infrastructure is .

Rehabilitation and Recovery

At the national level, a state of calamity may be declared by the .

President

Collecting aid without authorization is considered solicitation.

illegal

Installing early warning systems is an example of .

preparedness

DRRM stands for Disaster Risk and Management.

Reduction

RA 10121 mandates that at least % of LGU revenue be allocated to the LDRRMF.

5

A key component of assessment in DRRM plans is and risk analysis.

needs