DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

Question 1

• Act strengthening the Philippine DRRM.
• providing for the National DRRM framework
  and institutionalizing the National DRRM

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Focuses on Proactive approach to DRRRM

Answer 2

RA 10121

Question 3

law approved where
* President: Macapagal Arroyo
* On May 27, 2010

Answer 3

RA 10121

Question 4

The POTENTIAL disaster losses in lives,
health status, livelihood, assets and
services which could occur to a particular
community or a society

Answer 4

Disaster Risk

Question 5

A SERIOUS DISRUPTION of normal functioning of a
community or a society involving widespread
human, material, environmental or economic
loss or impact, which exceeds the ability of
the affected community.

Answer 5

Disaster

Question 6

Geographic location of the Philippines

Answer 6

part of pacific ring of
fire resulting to almost 5-7 earthquakes

Question 7

what are the ELEMENTS OF A DISASTER

Answer 7

Hazard, Exposure, Vulnerability

Question 8

dangerous phenomenon or
substance, human activity or
condition that may cause
loss of life, injury or other
health impacts, property
damage, loss of livelihood
and services, social and
economic disruption.

Answer 8

Hazard

Question 9

the degree to which the
elements at risk are likely to
experience hazard events of
different magnitudes

Answer 9

Exposure

Question 10

The characteristics and
circumstances of a
community, system or asset
that make it susceptible to
damaging effects of hazard.

Answer 10

Vulnerability

Question 11

Types of Disaster

Answer 11

Natural, Man-made

Question 12

effect of a
natural hazard
Cannot
determine when
it will happen.

Answer 12

Natural

Question 13

is a disaster
resulting from
human intent,
negligence or
error. The
results are
usually wide
scale
destruction, and
high cost.

Answer 13

Man-made

Question 14

The active principle of burning characterized by the
heat and light of combustion. What RA?

Answer 14

RA 6514 National Building Code of the Philippines

Question 15

Composed of 3:
1. Air - oxygen to sustain combustion
2. Heat - reach ignition temperature
3. Fuel - combustion material

Answer 15

Fire Tetrahedron

Question 16

Safety is based upon the principle of keeping ________ and ________separate

Answer 16

fuel sources, ignition

Question 17

Wood, paper, cloth, trash,
plastics– solids that are not
metals, what fuel classification are these?

Answer 17

Class A Fuel Classification

Question 18

what fuel classification are these? flammable gasses liquids,
gasoline, oil, grease acetone

Answer 18

Class B

Question 19

what fuel classification are these? electrical energized
electrical equipment

Answer 19

Class C

Question 20

metal - potassium, sodium,
aluminum, magnesium,
requires specific extinguishing agents, what fuel classification are these?

Answer 20

Class D

Question 21

fire extinguishers
about 2 feet tall
and 25 pounds
when full. Ordinary
tap water, and
pressurized air
(large squirt guns)

Answer 21

air pressured-water

Question 22

Pressure of it is
greater, bits of dry ice
may shoot out of the
horn.
5 pounds to 100
pounds
Larger sizes, the horn
will be at end of a long
flexible hose (like
trumpet)

Answer 22

CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)

Question 23

National Fire Protection Association
regulation, all CO2 extinguishers must undergo
hydrostatic testing and recharge every?

Answer 23

5 years

Question 24

-On campus they
range in size from 5
to 20 pounds
Filled with fine
yellow powder
-Composed of
monoammonium
phosphate
-Pressurized with
nitrogen.
Powder also works
to interrupt the
chemical reaction of
fire

Answer 24

ABC

Question 25

commercial kitchens and areas with flammable liquids

Answer 25

BC extinguishers

Question 26

BC classification what extinguisher must be used?

Answer 26

DRY CHEMICAL/BC extinguishers

Question 27

Pull the pin – allow to discharge the extinguisher. NOTE: don’t lift the handle. Aim at the base of the fire/flame/fuel Squeeze the top handle – depresses a button that releases the pressurized extinguishing agent. Sweep from side to side – use the extinguisher from a safe distance away, the slowly move forward.

Answer 27

How to use a fire extinguisher

Question 28

Do not fight the fire if?

Answer 28

1. You don't have an adequate or appropriate equipment 2. You might inhale toxic smoke 3. Your instincts tell you not to - let the fire department do the job.

Question 29

1. Know what is burning. 2. If you don’t know let the fire department handle it. 3. If fire is spreading beyond point it started, pull the fire alarm and evacuate the building 4. As you evacuate the building, close doors and windows behind you as you leave, help slow the spread of smoke and fire.

Answer 29

Keep these things in mind:

Question 30

Rules for Fighting Fires

Answer 30

Always be certain that you will not endanger yourself or other when attempting to put out a fire. * Assist any person in immediate danger to safety * Call 911 * If fire is small, you may attempt to use an extinguisher to put is out.

Question 31

HOW TO FIGHT FIRES? (SAFETY ACRONYM)

Answer 31

Sound the alarm Activate the fire brigade Fight the fire Evacuate immediately Tell others - the people near the area of fire You get clear - from any fire truck or rescuer

Question 32

What to do when you catch fire?

Answer 32

stop, drop, and roll

Question 33

What is the final rule in fighting fires?

Answer 33

to always position yourself with an exit or means of escape at your back before you attempt to use an extinguisher to get out a fire and Report any use of a fire extinguisher to EHS as soon as possible.

Question 34

A weak to violent shaking of the ground produced by the sudden movement of rock materials below the earth’s surface

Answer 34

Earthquake

Question 35

many volcanic arcs and belts and plate movements. What Geographic Location is the Philippines?

Answer 35

Pacific Ring of Fire

Question 36

What are the types of Earthquakes?

Answer 36

1. Natural -tectonic 2. Artificial - manmade nuclear bomb

Question 37

How do we Measure The Strength of an Earthquake?

Answer 37

Magnitude, and Intensity

Question 38

a measure of total energy released at the earthquake’s point of origin

Answer 38

Magnitude

Question 39

Strength of an earthquake based on relative effect to people and structure, generally higher near the epicenter (felt by the people)

Answer 39

Intensity

Question 40

He developed a magnitude scale for studying earthquakes

Answer 40

Charlse Richter

Question 41

It usually represented by roman numerals.

Answer 41

Intensity

Question 42

1. Ground rupture 2. Liquefaction where do these 2 belong?

Answer 42

Hazards Associated with Earthquake

Question 43

1. Explain what to expect in a big magnitude earthquake 2. Acquaint everyone with safe spot to identify 3. Danger zone (know where)

Answer 43

Earthquake Preparedness General Guidelines

Question 44

not recognized rather a theory to do when there’s an earthquake.

Answer 44

Triangle of Life

Question 45

A. Be familiar with dangerous spots B. Be careful with things which may harm people during earthquake C. Identify safety indoors and outdoors D. Prepare stock of emergency supplies, a tock of food water, medicines flashlight and batteries E. Make an evacuation and reunion plan, separation of everyone is possible, reuniting plan (meeting halfway) F. Have a 72-hour survival kit

Answer 45

Before earthquake Happens: (what to do)

Question 46

What consists a 72-hour survival kit?

Answer 46

Emergency cash, personal hygiene kit, first aid kit, water, ready to eat food, signaling device, communication devices, flashlights, important documents, clothing

Question 47

Generated by a large-scale vertical displacement of the ocean floor. From earthquake, volcanic eruption, meteor impacts

Answer 47

TSUNAMI

Question 48

What are signs of a Tsunami

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1. Feel an earthquake 2. Sudden sea water retreat then rises 3. Rumbling sound of an approaching wave

Question 49

Types of Tsunamis

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Local Far-field

Question 50

source is trench or fault is Philippine’s region 4-20 minutes

Answer 50

Local Tsunami

Question 51

trench or fault outside the Philippine region, international centers

Answer 51

Far-field Tsunami

Question 52

A Tropical Cyclone of 61 kph or less

Answer 52

Tropical Depression

Question 53

A Tropical Cyclone of 62 – 88 kph

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Tropical Storm

Question 54

A Tropical Cyclone of 89 -117 kph

Answer 54

Severe Tropic Storm

Question 55

A Tropical Cyclone of 118 – 220 kph

Answer 55

Typhoon

Question 56

A Tropical Cyclone of 220 kph and above

Answer 56

Super Typhoon