DRRR Quiz 1 Q3 Flashcards
(42 cards)
4 reasons why the Philippines is one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries?
- Position within the “Ring of Fire”
- Lies along the western edge of pacific ocean and near the equator (prone to typhoons)
- Natural Hazard
- Vulnerable Population
A __________ happens when the probable DESTRUCTIVE agent, the HAZARD, hits a VULNERABLE populated area (exposure).
disaster
What is IDNDR
International Decade of Natural Disaster Reduction
Are volcanic eruptions/tsunami that hits an INHABITED area considered a disaster?
NO, DORA NO!
A disaster is a SERIOUS DISRUPTION of the a. ___________ of a community involving b. _________ human, material, econ, envi losses which exceeds the ability to c. _____ using its own resources.
a. functions
b. widespread
c. cope
A natural event only becomes a disaster if:
it hits vulnerable populations and properties (if there are victims)
Ex. The tsunami waves that are about to hit a beach area with people, animals, trees, & houses are considered a. ____________. AFTER the tsunami hits the populated area, it is no longer just [letter A] but also a b. ______________ with victims and destruction.
a. Hazard
b. Disaster
What 4 circumstances can make a natural phenomena into a hazard?
- Property Damage
- Loss of Livelihoods and Services
- Social and Economic Disruption
- Environmental Damage
_________ is a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that MAY cause loss of life, injury, or other health impacts.
Hazard
If nothing or no one is nearby, it doesn’t represent a a. _________ to anything or anyone, but once someone or
something is or may be involved, it becomes a b. ________.
a. threat
b. hazard
The existence of disaster is judged on:
- specific amount of losses sustained
- if a threshold is breached
- geographical extend and its difference to “normal” conditions
- monetary value in losses
This refers to people and property.
Exposure
This refers to factors. Such as physical, social, economic, and environmental which increase the SUSCEPTIBILITY to the impact of a hazard.
Vulnerability
“If you are exposed, you can become ___________”
vulnerable
If the incident happened on other countries, treat it as an _________.
event / natural event
__________ refers to the potential disaster losses, in lives, health status, livelihoods, assets and services, which could occur in a particular community or society over some specified future time period.
Disaster Risk
What are the three aspects need to be present to determine a disaster risk?
Hazard, Vulnerability, Coping Capacity
________ can either be a creation of humans (anthropogenic) or the environment (natural).
Hazards
Overpopulation offers less productivity and a smaller measure of physical or economic safety, thus rendering the community ________.
vulnerable
___________ refers to the ability of people, organizations and systems, using available skills and resources, to face and MANAGE ADVERSE CONDITIONS such as hazards, emergencies or disasters.
Coping Capacity
What are the elements of a disaster risk, this could be expressed as a function of:
Disaster Risk = Hazard x Vulnerability x Exposure
Can you lower/address a natural hazard?
NO, DORA NO!
The LIKELIHOOD that assets will be damage when exposed to hazard. (You can remove it.)
Vulnerability
The location, people, etc. that are important to communities and could be affected by hazard. (You can remove it.)
Exposure
