Concept of Disaster Risks Reduction

Which of the following statement describes the disaster risks reduction?

• Systematic efforts to minimize vulnerabilities and disaster risks.

• Planning mitigation measures to minimize disaster-related losses.

• Conducting fire drills and earthquake drills

• All of the above

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According to the World Risks Report 2018, the Philippines ranked third as one of the most disaster prone country in the world. This statement implies that _____________.

• There is a need to strengthen further the disaster preparedness and mitigation.

• Our country doesn't have an updated equipment and facilities for disaster monitoring.

• Our country is a developing country.

• The Philippines lies beneath the Pacific Ring of Fire

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Which of the following best explains the Philippine Disaster Risks Reduction and Management Act of 2010?

• Top-down centralized disaster management.

• Disasters as merely a function of physical hazards.

• Focus on disaster response and anticipation..

• Bottom-up and participatory disaster risks reduction

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A new law which transforms the Philippines’ disaster management system from disaster relief and response towards disaster risk reduction (DRR).

• Hyogo Framework of Action

• Sendai Framework on Disaster Risks Reduction

• Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010

• National Disaster Coordinating Council

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Its primary mandate is to provide central direction, leadership and coordination of scientific and technological efforts and ensure that the results therefrom are geared and utilized in areas of maximum economic and social benefits for the people.

• Department of Science and Technology

• National Economic Development Authority

• Department of Social Welfare and Development

• Department of Interior and Local Government

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Which of the following government agencies is responsible disaster rehabilitation and recovery?

• Department of Science and Technology

• National Economic and Development Authority

• Department of Interior and Local Government

• Department of Social Welfare and Development

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What civil agency is the implementing arm of the NDRRMC and has the primary mission of administering a comprehensive national defense and DRRM program?

• Department of Interior and Local Government

• Department of Science and Technology

• National DRRMC

• Office of the Civil Defense

The lead agency in the preparation of reports that synthesize the overall impact of disasters including that on the macroeconomy, poverty, incomes and employment.

• Philippine Statistics Authority

• National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)

• Department of Science and Technology

• Department of Interior and Local Government

Our experience with disasters has taught us to pay more attention in improving risks communication for better understanding of the threats of disaster.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Disaster recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction should start before the disaster happens.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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