DISRE Midterm

Question 1

A natural process or phenomenon that can cause harm.
Can be natural (earthquakes, floods) or human-made (chemical spills, pollution).

Answer 1

Hazard:

Question 2

Likelihood of harm from a hazard.
Based on hazard, vulnerability, and exposure.

Answer 2

Risk:

Question 3

A serious disruption causing significant loss or damage.
Exceeds a community’s ability to cope.

Answer 3

Disaster:

Question 4

Potential loss from a disaster.
A result of hazard, vulnerability, and exposure.

Answer 4

Disaster Risk:

Question 5

Risk Equation

Answer 5

Risk = Hazard × Vulnerability × Exposure

Question 6

Reducing exposure (zoning laws, moving people).

Answer 6

Mitigation

Question 7

Training, awareness, and community efforts.

Answer 7

Vulnerability Reduction

Question 9

Measures disaster risk globally (Philippines is highly vulnerable).

Answer 9

World Risk Index:

Question 10

Physical: Infrastructure strength, safety measures.
Psychological: Mental health, fear, trauma.
Socio-cultural: Social status, religion, and traditions.
Economic: Income, assets, financial status.
Political: Governance, political stability.
Biological: Health conditions, diseases.

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

Location of people, assets, and infrastructure in hazard-prone areas.

Answer 11

Exposure

Question 12

How susceptible people are to hazards.

Answer 12

Vulnerability

Question 13

Earthquakes, floods, storms.

Answer 13

Natural Hazards

Question 14

Industrial accidents, pollution.

Answer 14

Man-made Hazards

Question 15

How fast until the hazard occurs.

Answer 15

Speed of Onset

Question 16

How long the hazard lasts.

Answer 16

Duration

Question 17

Strength of the event.

Answer 17

Magnitude

Question 18

Hazards don’t cause disasters; poor preparedness and planning do.

Answer 18

Natural Hazards vs. Disasters

Question 19

Often due to human negligence (poor urban planning, unsafe construction).

Answer 19

Disasters

Question 20

(NDRRMC)

Answer 20

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

Question 21

(OCD)

Answer 21

Office of Civil Defense

Question 22

(PAGASA)

Answer 22

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

Question 23

(PHIVOLCS)

Answer 23

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

Question 24

(DSWD)

Answer 24

Department of Social Welfare and Development

Question 25

(DENR)

Answer 25

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Question 26

(DPWH)

Answer 26

Department of Public Works and Highways

Question 27

(DOH)

Answer 27

Department of Health

Question 28

(NEDA)

Answer 28

National Economic and Development Authority

Question 29

DRR, DRRM, NDRRMC, CBDRRM

Answer 29

(Disaster Risk Reduction), (Disaster Risk Reduction and Management), ((National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council), (Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management)

Question 30

>DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction) -focuses on the overall goal of minimizing disaster risks and impacts through various strategies. >DRRM (Disaster Risk Reduction and Management) -is a broader and more comprehensive approach that integrates both the reduction of risks and the management of disasters, including preparedness, response, and recovery. >NDRRMC (National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council) -is the central coordinating body at the national level responsible for disaster risk reduction and management efforts in the Philippines. >CBDRRM (Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management) -emphasizes the active participation of local communities in disaster risk management, focusing on local-level preparedness and resilience-building.

Answer 30

YE