Concepts and Principles of DRR

Which is a term used for reducing and preventing disaster risks?

• Disaster Risk

• Disaster Response

• Disaster Risk Reduction

• Vulnerability

Which of the following is the importance of DRRM?

• Identification, assessment, and monitoring of disaster risks and improve early warning systems.

• The reduction of underlying risk factors.

• Utilization and application of knowledge, innovation, and education to establish a culture of safety and resilience at all levels.

• All of the above.

How much water is recommended per person for a 3-day supply during evacuation?

• 1 gallon

• 3 gallons

• 6 gallons

• 10 gallons

Which of the following is the role of DOST in DRRM?

• It advocates for the implementation of the building code.

• It develops rules, regulations, and guidelines on redesigning and retrofitting infrastructures based on the building code.

• It convenes regional and local DRRM Councils for development policies

• It institutionalizes forecasting and early warning systems.

Which of the following is known as Republic Act 10121?

• The Philippine Disaster Reduction and Management Policy

• The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010

• The Philippine Disaster Readiness, Resilience, and Risk Reduction Act of 2010.

• The Philippine Atmospheric and Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

Which agency organizes, trains, and supervises city, municipal, or barangay emergency response teams?

• National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)

• Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC)

• Office of Civil Defense (OCD)

• Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (LDRRMC)

Which is NOT a component of disaster management?

• preparedness

• recovery

• construction

• response

What is the main objective of disaster preparedness?

• To allocate funds for the implementation of the plan before, during, and after a disaster.

• To build and strengthen the capacities of the communities to anticipate, handle, and recover from the negative effects of emergency occurrences and disasters.

• To construct, rehabilitate, restore, and improve facilities, livelihood, and living conditions of the organizational capacities of the affected communities.

• To develop a comprehensive DRRM plan.

Which situation shows that a DRRM plan has a multidisciplinary approach?

• A hazard is analyzed based on physical, social, economic, environmental, and psychological impacts.

• The DRRM plan involves all government institutions.

• The local community modified available DRRM plans to meet the prevailing conditions.

• The national government funded DRRM with a sufficient amount.

As a family, how do you prepare an emergency preparedness plan?

• Make a family emergency supply kit once a disaster is reported in the news.

• Create a family communication plan.

• Only adults and elders are involved in the planning.

• Start gathering information during the post-hazard situation.