Definition of Terms (DRRM)

Adaptation

It is the adjustment in natural or human systems in response to climate change to reduce harm or take advantage of opportunities.

Adaptive Capacity

It is the ability of ecological, social, or economic systems to adjust to climate change and cope with its effects.

All Hazards Approach

It is the strengthening of scientific and technical methods to assess disaster risks, vulnerabilities, and exposure to all hazards.

Basic Sectors

It refers to disadvantaged sectors such as farmers, fisherfolk, workers, indigenous peoples, women, children, senior citizens, PWDs, urban poor, and disaster victims.

Capacity

It is the combination of strengths, resources, skills, and abilities that reduce disaster risks and impacts.

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)

They are non-government organizations formed to advance shared public interests.

Climate Change

It is the long-term change in climate caused by natural or human activities.

Climate Risk

It is the result of climate hazards affecting vulnerable human and natural systems.

Climate Variability

It refers to variations in climate conditions beyond normal weather events.

Command and Control

It is the authority exercised by the Incident Commander over resources during emergencies.

Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CBDRRM)

It is the process where communities actively participate in identifying and reducing disaster risks.

Complex Emergency

It is a human-induced emergency complicated by political conditions.

Contingency Planning

It is the advance planning for possible emergency situations to ensure effective response.

Crisis Management

It is the coordinated response of government and private organizations during crises.

Critical Infrastructure

It refers to essential systems and assets such as water, power, transportation, communication, and health services.

Development Partners

They are international organizations, donor agencies, and regional organizations providing support.

Disaster

It is a serious disruption causing widespread human, economic, environmental, or material losses.

Disaster Mitigation

It refers to measures that reduce the harmful impacts of hazards and disasters.

Disaster Preparedness

It is the knowledge and actions developed before disasters to improve response and recovery.

Disaster Prevention

It includes actions taken to completely avoid disaster impacts.

Disaster Response

It is the emergency assistance and services provided during or immediately after disasters.

Disease Prevention and Control

It refers to activities to stop the spread of diseases such as contact tracing, quarantine, treatment, and risk communication.

Disaster Risk

It is the potential losses in lives, property, livelihood, and services caused by hazards.

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)

It is the systematic process of reducing disaster risks through policies and strategies.

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC)

It is the government body responsible for DRRM from national to local levels.

Early Warning System

It is the system that provides timely warnings to reduce disaster harm.

Emergency

It is a sudden event requiring immediate action.

Emergency Management

It is the organization and management of resources and responsibilities during emergencies.

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

It is a 24-hour facility for coordination during disasters and emergencies.

Emerging or Re-emerging Infectious Diseases

They are diseases that are new, returning, or becoming major health problems again.

Exposure

It is the degree to which people or properties may experience hazards.

Hazard

It is a dangerous event, activity, or condition that may cause damage or loss.

Human-Induced Hazard

It refers to hazards caused by terrorism, criminal acts, or other human activities.

Human Security

It is the protection of human lives, freedoms, and dignity from severe threats.

Incident

It is an event requiring emergency response to protect life and property.

Incident Command System (ICS)

It is a standardized system for managing emergency incidents.

Incident Management Team

It is the team responsible for implementing emergency response actions.

Integrated Risk Assessment

It is a science-based process analyzing risks to humans and the environment.

Interoperability

It is the collaboration and exchange of disaster-related information among agencies.

Mitigation

It refers to structural and non-structural actions to minimize disaster impacts and human actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

They are businesses with assets below ₱100 million and fewer than 200 employees.

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework (NDRRMF)

It is a comprehensive national framework for DRRM.

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP)

It is a national plan containing DRRM goals and actions.

Nature-Based Solutions

They are actions that protect and restore ecosystems while benefiting people and biodiversity.

Operations Center

It is a facility activated during emergencies for DRRM coordination.

Pre-Disaster Recovery Planning

It is the planning done before disasters to improve future recovery.

Post-Disaster Recovery

It refers to the restoration and improvement of facilities, livelihood, and living conditions after disasters.

Private Sector

It refers to businesses and organizations involved in producing goods and services.

Public Health Emergency

It is a serious health threat caused by disasters, outbreaks, chemicals, radiation, or bioterrorism.

Public Service Continuity Planning

It is the planning to ensure government services continue during disruptions.

Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA)

It is the immediate assessment conducted after disasters to identify damages and urgent needs.

Resilience

It is the ability to resist, absorb, recover, and adapt from hazards.

Risk

It is the combination of the probability of an event and its harmful consequences.

Risk Assessment

It is the process of identifying hazards and evaluating vulnerabilities and exposure.

Risk Management

It is the systematic process of minimizing and controlling risks.

Risk Transfer

It is the shifting of financial consequences of risks to another party, such as insurance.

Social Protection

It refers to policies and programs that reduce poverty and vulnerability.

Value Chain

It refers to the activities involved in producing and delivering goods or services.

Vulnerability

Conditions that make people or systems more susceptible to hazards.