[PHA 6146] Unit II Lesson 1.4 - Disaster Risk Management

It is the systematic process of using administrative decisions, strategies, and operational skills and capacities to implement policies, strategies, and coping capacities needed to lessen the adverse effects of hazards and disasters.

Disaster risk management

What are some hazards that the Philippines faces?

- Typhoons

- Earthquakes

- Volcanic eruptions

- Landslides

It is also known as the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010.

RA 10121

It outlines the policies and institutional frameworks for disaster risk reduction and management in the Philippines. It also outlines the roles and responsibilities of various government agencies in disaster risk reduction and management.

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010

What are the purposes of RA 10121?

- To shift the focus from disaster response to disaster risk reduction

- To strengthen the capacity of local and national governments to build community resilience

- To institutionalize measures to reduce disaster risks

- To enhance disaster preparedness and response capabilities

What is included in the framework of DRMM?

- Prioritizes community-level DRRM focusing on the most vulnerable sectors

- Recognizes the vital role and strengthens capacities of local communities

- Ensures broad‐based and greater participation from Civil Society Addresses root causes of disaster risks

Who are involved in DRRM as mandated

in the DRRM Act?

- National Government

- Local Government Unit (LGU)

- Civil Society Organizations

- Communities

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council is formerly known as?

Disaster Coordinating Council (DCC)

According to the DRRM Act, who are tasked in overseeing?

- National, Regional, Provincial, and City/Municipal DRRMC

- Barangay Development Council

According to the DRRM Act, who are tasked in implementing?

- OCD

- OCD Regional Office

- Provincial and City/Municipal DRRMO

- Barangay DRRM Committee

What act created the former National Disaster Coordinating Council?

PD 1566

It is a comprehensive plan that outlines the strategies and actions needed to reduce disaster risk in the Philippines.

It outlines the objectives and strategies for disaster risk reduction and management in the Philippines.

National Disaster Risk, Reduction, and Management Plan (NDRRMP)

What are the four thematic areas in the NDRRM plan?

- Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

- Disaster Preparedness

- Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery

- Disaster Response

What government agency is responsible for disaster prevention and mitigation?

Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

What government agency is responsible for disaster preparedness?

Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)

What government agency is responsible for disaster rehabilitation and recovery?

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)

What government agency is responsible for disaster response?

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

What government agency is responsible for preventing disaster by giving warnings through PAGASA?

Department of Health (DOH)

What does disaster prevention and mitigation include?

- Public education

- Hazard & vulnerability assessment

- Improved infrastructure

What does disaster preparedness include?

- Emergency response plans

- Training & exercises

- Sirens

What does disaster rehabilitation and recovery include?

- Economic recovery

- Debris management

- Housing

- Health & social sciences

What does disaster response include?

- Life safety

- Incident stabilization

- Property preservation

- Evacuation & shelters

- Mass care

These are used to provide advance notice of impending disasters. These can save lives and reduce the impact of disasters by providing people with enough time to prepare and evacuate.

Early warning systems

This can help communities and individuals to be better equipped to respond to disasters.

Preparedness and Contingency Planning

What are the components of preparedness and contingency planning?

- Emergency drills

- Stockpiling of essential supplies

- Evacuation planning

It involves immediate actions taken to save lives and restore basic services and infrastructure after a disaster.

Response and recovery

It involves the restoration of infrastructure and services to pre-disaster conditions, as well as the implementation of measures to reduce future disaster risks. These efforts can help to minimize the long-term impact of disasters on affected communities.

Post-disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction

What are the three components of post-disaster response?

- Rehabilitation

- Recovery

- Reconstruction

It involves collaboration between government agencies and private sector organizations to implement disaster risk reduction and management strategies. It can enhance the effectiveness of disaster risk reduction and management efforts by combining the strengths of both the public and private sectors.

Public-private partnerships

It involves collaboration between countries to share resources, expertise, and best practices in disaster risk reduction and management. They provide technical assistance, capacity building, and financial support to countries in need.

International cooperation in DRRM

What are the challenges in DRRM in the Philippines?

- Limited resources

- Weak institutional capacity

- Climate change

What are the strategies done to address challenges in DRRM?

- Improving institutional capacity

- Enhancing coordination and collaboration

- Implementing climate change adaptation measures

What are some innovations and technologies being used in DRRM?

- Early warning systems

- Satellite imaging

- Social media

Importance of innovations and technologies in DRRM

- Improve the accuracy and timeliness of disaster risk information

- Enhance response and recovery efforts

What are some factors contributing to the success of these initiatives?

- Strong community engagement

- Effective coordination

- Adequate resources

(True/False) Recovery and retrieval efforts involve immediate actions taken to save lives and restore basic services and infrastructure after a disaster.

False

- Response and recovery

(True/False) Weak institutional capacity is one of the challenges in DRRM.

True

(True/False) International loans are essential to building a more resilient Philippines.

False

(True/False) Disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) is crucial in monitoring disease trends, identifying outbreaks, and implementing timely and appropriate public health interventions.

False

- Epidemic surveillance

(True/False) Public-private partnerships entail cooperation between governmental bodies and private enterprises to develop and execute disaster risk reduction and management strategies.

True

What government agency usually partners with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act?

Office of Civil Defense

Example of a non-profit organization that collaborates with NDRRMC

Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation

(True/False) Emergency response plan is part of mitigation of the community-based DRRM framework.

False

- Preparedness