Disaster lecture

When did Manila Film Center Disaster happened?

November 17 1981

How many workers were trapped under the quick- drying cement and died during the disaster (MFC)?

169

Who was in charge of the project and ordered the continuation of construction of MFC immediately after the disaster?

Benny Benitez

The MFC disaster happened during the Martial Law and due to this the rescuers were only able to go inside the center, _ hours after the disaster? 

9

Who was the spearhead to build the building of the first Manila Film Center?

Imelda Marcos

How much was the estimated cost of building the center that was supposedly allocated for a new wing of the Philippine General Hospital?

$25m

There were miscalculated circumstances that led to the disaster. Which is the main reason?

Due to the rush and  the endless hours of working

The disaster where the scaffolding by on the 4th floor collapsed causing the construction workers to be trapped under the quick drying cement.

Manila Film Center Disaster

The Manila Film Center disaster is a natural type of disaster

False

Amidst everything, the first Manila International Film festival was pushed through in Manila Film Center

True

Laoag city is located near the ___, making it vulnerable to severe magnitude earthquakes.

Manila Trench

It is said that Laoag earthquake 1983 was linked to ___ earthquake in 1976

Moro gulf

What are the safety measures you can do during an earthquake?

Drop, cover, hold

How long did the salespersons wait inside the building before they were rescued

17hrs

What type of earthquake Laoag City experienced in 1983?

Tectonic

All of these are minor effects of Laoag Earthquake in 1983 EXCEPT

Tsunami

On the Richter scale, Laoag earthquake 1983 had a magnitude of

5.3

On the Rossi-Forel Scale, Laoag Earthquake had an intensity of

VII

Laoag Earthquake 1983 was arguably the SECOND greatest earthquake to strike Laoag City and its surrounding area in recorded history

True

The buildings in Laoag City closest to the floodplain of the Laoag River had the LEAST damage.

False

What was the local name of Typhoon Dan?

Typhoon Saling

What were the affected countries during Typhoon Dan?

Vietnam and Philippines

How many fatalities occurred during the Typhoon in the Philippines

58

When did the Typhoon Dan happen

October 6 1989

The Philippine Islands are prone to all kinds of natural disasters because of their geographical location and physical environment

True

How many provinces in Luzon declared state of calamity during Typhoon Dan

12

What was the biggest ship accident in the Philippines?

Sinking of MV Dona Paz

Where in the Philippines did the Doña Paz sink?

Tablas Strait

When did the sinking of Doña Paz happen?

December 20 1987

What was the other vessel that Doña Paz collided with?

MT Vector

How many survivors were found after the sinking of the Doña Paz in December 1987?

26

 long was the delay in informing Philippine Maritime Authorities after the sinking?

8hrs

What was one of the common issues contributing to the high death toll in the incident?

Overloading

How many people were on board the Doña Paz during the fatal incident, exceeding its capacity?

4000

Only the apprentice was present on the bridge taking the inter-island ferry through the busy Tablas Strait off Mindoro Island and the officers of the Doña Paz were watching TV and drinking beer when it collided with a tanker.

True

When did the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo happen? 

June 15 1991

Largest eruption fame in the 20th century?

Mount Novarupta

What time did the eruption start?

1:42pm

Did the Mt. Pinatubo eruption cause the cooling of the earth?

Yes

Name of the storm that passed by as the eruption happened

Yunya

For the aftermath of the eruptions of Mount Pinatubo, how many families (approximately) were assisted by government services and NGOs.

38, 700

How many hours did the eruption last?

9hrs

Which US Facilities closed down due to Mt. Pinatubo Eruption?

Subic Bay Naval Base and Clark Air Base Pampanga

What type of volcano is Mt. Pinatubo?

Stratovolcano

Is it true that the Mt. Pinatubo eruption was bigger than mount st. Helen's in 1980 but smaller than Krakatau's in 1883?

False

When did Aerolift Philippines Flight 075 crash in 1990?

May 18

What is the probable cause of Flight 075?

Pilot error followed by right failure engine

Where is the destination of Flight 075

Surigao City

What are the most effective ways to prepare for and respond to emergency situations during a flight?

Stay seated and calm

How many passengers on flight 143 were sent to a hospital to treat them for injuries

82

It is believed the cause of the Boeing 737-300 airplane's explosion

Faulty wiring

Total passengers and crews on flight 143

120

Philippine Airline flight 143 explosion in the central fuel tank was consumed by fire in _ mins

4mins

Director of the Philippine Air Transport Office (Flight 143)

Oscar Alejandro

The great flood of 1995 was triggered by continuous heavy rainfall brought by the

Southwest Monsoon

When did the Great Flood in the Philippines occur?

August 2 1995

Give 2  Government responses/ efforts in Marinduque

State of calamity and rehabilitation effort

Give 2 Health issues due to exposure to toxic chemicals

Skin disease and respiratory problems

Which province experienced entire communities being submerged during the Great Flood of 1995?

Pampanga

What was the significant economic impact of the flooding in Bulacan province during the Great Flood of 1995?

loss of crops and livestock

Where did residents have to seek refuge on rooftops or in makeshift shelters during the Great Flood of 1995?

Tarlac

1. What lesson did the Great Flood of 1995 teach about disaster response initiatives?

Significance of community based efforts

The Great Flood of 1995 primarily occurred in the Visayas region of the Philippines

True

The flood primarily affected urban areas, sparing rural communities from its impact

True

When did the Marawi Siege begin?

May 2017

How long did the siege last?

5 months

What was the primary militant group responsible for the siege?

Maute group

Which Philippine president declared martial law in Mindanao during the Marawi Siege?

Rodrigo Duterte

How many people did the conflict displaced?

350,000

The World Health Organization (WHO) joined UNFPA, UNICEF, WFP to help in health and nutrition outreach projects. What does UNFPA mean?

United Nations Funds for Population Activities

The health services provided by the WHO and few other organizations include maternal and child care, immunization, deworming and ___________, family planning, health promotion, and psychosocial support and referrals remaining displaced and host communities

Vitamin A

Many health facilities were in poor condition after the conflict because _________

They were either direct hit by the crossfire or became temporary housing for displaced families

Has the highest incidence of poverty among all provinces in the Philippines

Lanao Del Sur

This have been established after the Marawi Siege and conducted the post-conflict needs assessment (PCNA)

Task Force Bangon Marawi

Among the civilian casualties, an undisclosed number of these deaths occurred in emergency shelters and health facilities due ________________, as per reports of the Department of Health

Pertussis

What is the international name of typhoon ompong?

Mangkhut

When did typhoon ompong enter the philippine area of responsibility?

September 18 2018

How much damage to infrastructure is estimated because of typhoon ompong?

7 Billion

How many stranded passengers are in airports?

4, 987

What part of the Philippines did typhoon ompong had its landfall

Cagayan

This organization is working with the Government of the Philippines to ensure that women affected by the typhoon are not cut off from health care.

United Nations Funds for Population Activities

What kits did this organization have distributed to the affected pregnant women?

Clean delivery kits

What fruit in Thailand is typhoon ompong named after?

Mangosteen

When did Super Typhoon Durian  hit the Philippines?

November 30 2006

Which region in the Philippines suffered the most death from Typhoon Durian?

Bicol

What was the maximum sustained wind speed of Typhoon Durian at peak intensity

320

How many families did the foundation promise to finance housing for?

130

How much did each housing unit cost for the disaster-affected families due to typhoon durian?

3,200 USD

The MV Princess of the Stars, originally known as the Ferry Lilac, was constructed in ______ by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co. in japan

1984

Which shipping company initially operated the MV Princess of the Stars in the philippines?

Sulpicio Lines

How many passengers could the MV Princess of the Stars accommodate after its refitting under Sulpicio Lines

1,992

Which typhoon posed a serious danger to the MV Princess of the Stars during its ill-fated voyage in June 2008?

Typhoon Frank

What was the total number of survivors and fatalities from the MV Princess of the Stars disaster

56 survivors. 814 missing or dead

Where is the Mayon Volcano located?

Southeast Luzon

How much is the approximate damage of the Mayon Volcano including the loss of farm animals

89.9 million

What is the volcanic alert level for potential risk of activity?

Alert level 1

They mitigate disasters that may arise from volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunami and other related geotectonic phenomena

PHIVOLCS

Mayon Volcano erupted in February 2000 that caused lahar flow to several cities. Which city in Albay is the most affected

Guinobatan

What alert level did PHIVOLCS declare Mayon Volcano on February 24, 2000?

Alert level 4

During the Mayon Eruption, PHIVOLCS initiated a mapping effort to delineate river channels and the localities which may be affected by lahar flows in the following areas EXCEPT

Pagumpa channel in Ligao