DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

Disaster

- A sudden event, either of natural calamity (earthquake, flood, hurricane) or human-made incident (war, industrial accident) that causes considerable damage, loss of life, and disruption of communities.

Risk

- The probability of a disaster and its potential impacts on people, property, and the environment. It is typically measured in terms of hazards, exposure, and vulnerability.

Reduction

include preparedness measures, infrastructural improvements, and policy formulation to reduce potential disaster impacts.

Management

- Coordination of activities to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate disasters. This includes planning, organizing resources, and implementing strategies to reduce disaster impact.

Act

law or legislation implemented by a government to provide the policies, rules, and guidelines for disaster risk reduction and management

The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 (RA 10121)

- establishes a proactive approach to disaster management by shifting the focus from response to risk reduction.

- creates a framework for disaster preparedness, mitigation, and recovery

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)

- is a key government body in charge of disaster risk reduction and management in the Philippine

- ensures a coordinated, effective response to all phases of disaster management: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.

Preparedness

Ensures readiness for disaster events.

response

Organizes and mobilizes resources for disaster relief.

prevention and mitigation

Implements programs to reduce disaster risks

Rehabilitation & Recovery

Helps restore communities and rebuild after disasters.

Department of National Defense (DND)

Acts as chairperson, and responsible for the development and implementation

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

Acts as vice chairperson for disaster response, and leads in providing for the preservation of life and meeting the basic needs

Department of Health (DOH)

Responsible for providing basic social services to affected areas

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR

Responsible for DRRM and climate change

Department of Education (DepEd)

Responsible for increasing the communities' local risk knowledge

Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

Responsible for carrying out post-disaster needs assessments

Philippine National Police (PNP)

Responsible for mobilizing manpower to provide rescue and relief operation