Drrrr Flashcards
(45 cards)
- Indigenous People are among the most vulnerable populations
- Most Vulnerable Groups
Result from interactions between natural processes and human activities.
Quasi-Natural Hazards.
Do not wait for evacuation orders; move to higher ground immediately.
Tsunami Safety Measures
Results in high disaster risk.
High Vulnerability & High Hazard
Collapse of buildings due to earthquake vibration in water-saturated soil.
Liquefaction
Should be easy to understand for all community members
Hazard Maps
If people rely on government aid without personal preparedness, it falls under a political perspective.
Risk Perception
Avoid staying home; follow evacuation orders.
Volcano Warnings –
– The process of recognizing dangers in a workplace or environment.
Hazard Identification.
Streams of molten rock from a volcanic eruption.
Lava Flow
– Used to determine earthquake resistance in buildings.
SDC (Seismic Design Categories)
The likelihood of a population or area being affected by a hazard.
Risk
– The Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa Program aims to address overpopulation.
Reducing Overcrowding in NCR –
– Following health guidelines and safety measures is crucial in mitigating risks.
COVID-19 Response
– A result of massive damages to people and property triggered by a hazard in a vulnerable community.
- Disaster –
Job loss leading to depression is a psychological hazard.
Psychological Hazard Impact –
A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm to people, property, or the environment.
Hazards Definition –.
– Can impact economic and political stability.
Volcanic Hazards
The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act, emphasizing disaster preparedness and mitigation.
Republic Act 10121
Earthquakes, ocean drawback, and loud rumbling sounds indicate an incoming tsunami.
Tsunami Warning Signs – .
Excavation near underground cables requires trial trenches to prevent accidents.
Excavation Hazards
– Poor disaster facilities and high population density increase vulnerability.
Factors Increasing Vulnerability –
Proper preparation and mindset are the best ways to minimize disaster effects.
Reducing Disaster Impact –
– Optimism, resourcefulness, and prayerfulness reflect socio-cultural characteristics.
Filipino Resilience