PED 120_Follow-up Q1

Any occurrence that causes damage, ecological disruption, loss of human life or deterioration of health and health services which requires a level of response and recovery greater than local communities can provide.

A sudden occurrence, localized incidents demanding immediate action which are resolved quickly using local resources

What are the two types of disaster onset speed?

Disasters caused by chemical or industrial accidents, environmental pollution, transport accidents and political unrest are classified as __________.

Which among the following is NOT an Act of Nature disaster?

• Tsunami

• Earthquake

• Flashflood

• COVID-19

These are measures taken to prepare for and reduce the effects of disasters

Increasing the efficiency, effectiveness and impact of disaster emergency response mechanisms, __________ community-based disaster preparedness and developing relevant and useful activities are the objectives of disaster preparedness.

What disaster preparedness measure contains and incorporates all the other elements into a locally appropriate and locally owned strategy?

What disaster preparedness measure entails identifying the characteristics, frequency and potential severity of the hazards a community faces?

Enumerate the four (4) phases of emergency preparedness in order.