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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