Disaster risk reduction and management

Disaster risk reduction (DRR)

The conceptual framework of elements considered with the possibilities to minimize vulnerabilities and disaster risks throughout a society, to avoid (prevention) or to limit (mitigation & preparedness) the adverse impacts of hazards, within the broad context of sustainable development; A systematic approach to identifying, assessing and reducing risks of disaster. It aims to reduce economic vulnerabilities to disaster as well as deal with the environmental and other hazards that trigger them.

Republic act 10121 or Philippine DRRM act of 2010

provides a comprehensive, all. hazard, multi-sectoral, inter-agency, and community-based approach to disaster risk management through the formulation of the National Disaster Risk Management Framework; AN ACT STRENOTHENING THE PHILIPPINE DISASTRR RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROVIDING FOR THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK REDUGTION AND MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK AND INSTITUTIONALIZING: THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN, APPROPRIATINO FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

National Disaster risk reduction and management plan (NDRRMC)

provide policies, plans and programs to deal with disasters in the Philippines. It also serves as "the principal guide to disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) efforts to the country.

The Framework envisions a country of "safer, adaptive and disaster resilient Filipino communities toward sustainable development."; This agency was established as the lead agency in preparing for and responding to natural disasters in the country.

They mutually reinforce each other

Activities under each of the areas may affect each other. For instance, appropriate prevention and mitigation can complement the level of preparedness in a community.

They do not, should not and cannot stand alone

Equal attention should be given to all areas.

They have no clear starting or ending points

Activities can be under several priority areas.

Note: Reduce people's vulnerabilities and increase their capacities.

Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

Avoid hazards and mitigate their potential impacts by reducing vulnerabilities and exposure and enhancing capacities of communities.

Department of the Interior and local government (DILG)

It manages local government units such as barangays, municipalities, cities, and provinces. It oversees the local government by providing the budget and promoting peace and order in the municipalities, cities, and provinces by implementating laws and ordinances in these areas;Establish and strengthen capacities of communities to anticipate, cope and recover from the negative impacts of emergency occurrences and disasters.

Department of social welfare and development (DSWD)

It is responsible for government programs that serve the poor and the needy. It helps the disadvantaged population, homeless families, disabled, and marginalized persons through social work. When there is a natural disaster, it provides service and assistance to the affected communities. It spearheads government relief operations; Provide life preservation and meet the basic subsistence needs of affected population based in acceptable standards during or immediately after a disaster

National economic and development authority

Restore and improve facilities, livelihood and living conditions and organization capacities of affected communities, and reduce disaster risks in accordance with the "build back better" principle

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) or Pangasiwaan sa Pagpapaunlad ng Kalakhang Maynila (PPKM)

Created to provide direct service to Metro Manila or NCR residents. It gives real-time road travel conditions in Metro Manila and aids in flood control.

According to R.A. 7924, among its duties are:

• formulation and implementation of policies, standards, programs, and projects for an integrated flood control, drainage, and sewerage system.

• formulation and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures to achieve public safety, especially preparedness, for preventive or rescue operations during times of natural disasters.

Department of Education (DepEd) or Kagawaran ng Edukasyon

It is in charge of providing education in our country. It manages the education of elementary, high school, and tertiary levels of all public and private schools in the country. When there is an approaching natural disaster, public schools are often used as temporary shelter of affected residents. It also provides updates on announcements on class suspensions.

Department of Health (DOH) or Kagawaran ng Kalusugan (KNKL)

It holds the overall. responsibility over the health of Filipino citizens as it provides programs for disease control and prevention of communicable diseases such as cholera, measles, and other infectious diseases. It also gives free medicine and takes care of the sick and disseminates information to keep citizens healthy, especially during natural disasters.

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) or Kagawaran ng Pagawaing Bayan at Lansangan (KPBL)

It undertakes major infrastructure projects such as national roads, bridges, dikes, and other government infrastructures damaged during floods or earthquakes and other natural disasters.

Department of National Defense (DND) or Kagawaran ng Tanggulang Pambansa (KTP)

It maintains peace and order in our country. It protects the safety of the citizens against crimes such as kidnapping, robbery, theft, and more. Its soldiers help in evacuation and rescue of people and safeguarding their properties during natural disasters.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) or Kagawaran ng Kapaligiran at Likas na Kayamanan (KKLK)

It protects the environment and natural resources of the country. It prohibits illegal activities that can destroy our environment such as cutting of trees, kaingin or cut-and-burn farming, dynamite fishing, indiscriminate mining and quarrying, dumping of garbage, and other activities that cause pollution. It implements programs for the sustainable development of our forests and marine life, and preservation of natural resources. During a natural disaster, this department helps in the restoration and rehabilitation of the environment.

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) or Pangasiwaan ng Palingkurang Atmosperiko, Heopisikal, at Astronomikal ng Pilipinas

The services of this department include weather forecasting and giving of tropical cyclone warnings. It reports about the strength of the wind, amount of rainfall, and path of typhoons. It also gives warning about possible volcanic eruptions and tsunamis. It provides information on the scope of lava and lahar reach during a volcanic eruption in order to warn and allow people living around the volcano to evacuate. All of these are done to protect the lives and properties of the people.

Philippine Coast Guard -

The Philippine Coast Guard is an agency under the Department of Transportation and Communications that enforces maritime safety, security, and search- and-rescue operations. It provides sea travel advisories and updates on seaport operations.

Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)

Is an agency under the Department of Transportation and Communications tasked to implement policies on civil aviation. It provides reports on air travel operations and concerns.