DRRR Flashcards
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is a term used for reducing and preventing disaster risks. It is founded on the principle that while hazards are inevitable, its adverse effects like lost lives and / or
destruction of property are not.
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (DRR)
is the concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through analysis and management of the causal factors of disasters.
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) leads to:
- reduced exposure to hazards
- lessening of vulnerability of people and assets
- effective management of land and the environment
- improved preparedness for adverse events
crucial for all communities living in disaster prone areas
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Education
where Philippines is located, is considered as the most disaster-prone region in the world, facing numerous hazards, from severe flooding to storms to volcanic eruptions to tsunamis and earthquakes
Asia Pacific Region
Is the main importance of disaster risk reduction.
Building resilience:
Five priorities identified for action are:
1) to ensure that disaster risk reduction is a national and a local priority;
2) to identify, assess, and monitor disaster risks and enhance early warning systems;
3) to use knowledge, innovation, and education to build a culture of safety and resilience at all levels;
4) to reduce the underlying risk factors; and
5) to strengthen disaster preparedness for effective response and recovery at all levels, from the local to the national.
T OR F: Responsibility for disaster risk management does not lie with disaster managers alone.
TRUE
- It is rather a concern for everyone - from citizens who must be empowered to make decisions which reduce risk, to political leaders, government institutions, the private sector, civil society organizations, professional bodies, and scientific and technical institutions.
Key Principles of DRRM
- Development can either increase or decrease disaster risk.
- DRM policies, laws, and regulations can save lives if properly and strictly implemented
- The community is the front line of disaster risk management
- DRRM is not a stand-alone activity.
- The main objective of DRRM is to build a resilient community. Community members are well prepared and equipped with sufficient knowledge, the impact of disaster can be lessened
The main objective of DRRM
Build a resilient community.
Elements of Disaster risk reduction management plan in order of execution:
- Assessment and analysis
- Design
- Results of implementation
This is also known as the needs and risk assessment.
Assessment and analysis
Risks are identified and assessed based on the following:
a. Hazard profile
b. Vulnerability of the area
c. Capacity of the community
This is modeled on the findings from the Assessment and Analysis stage. It should include, at the minimum, the following components
Design
Issues identified during the analysis
a. Identification of responsibility, priorities, and competencies of individuals and
b. Institutions or agencies carrying out the task;
c. Identification of other programs and strategies that may complement, add, or
d. Duplicate with other programs;
e. Potential partners, allies, and networks; and
f. Source of funding and its restrictions.
Implementing the DRRM plan is usually in the form of a drill. The outcome of the implementation should be properly and accurately documented so that any necessary changes in the DRRM design can be made immediately.
Results of implementation
Through a community preparedness plan, the community is informed and trained on how to prepare for hazard events and emergencies. For an effective community preparedness plan, communities need to be actively involved in it.
Community-based DRRM
The key components of a community preparedness plan are the following:
- Emergency Plan
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Early Warning Systems (EWS)
- Survival kits and materials
- is a comprehensive, action-oriented response to international concern about the growing impacts of disasters on individuals, communities & national development.
Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005-2015
- A world conference on disaster reduction that was held from January 18-22, 2005 in Kobe, Hyogo Japan.
Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005-2015
- Its goal was to substantially reduced disaster loses in live and in social, economic and environmental assets of communities and countries.
Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005-2015
The law recognizes the constitutional right of the people to have a cleaner environment.
Climate Change Act of 2009, also known as RA 9729
It encourages the integration of disaster plans into all climate change activities, programs, and initiatives.
Climate Change Act of 2009, also known as RA 9729
It mandates the formulation and implementation of plans and strategies that would lower the vulnerability of local communities, especially the most vulnerable sectors of the society (e.g., poor, and children).
Climate Change Act of 2009, also known as RA 9729
