DRRR Q4

Which refers to the combination of the extremity of the hazard, people and assets exposed to hazard, and the vulnerability to damage?

• Hazard

• Exposure

• Disaster risk

• Vulnerability

Third world countries are more vulnerable to disasters due to insufficient fund in building structures and other engineering measures which protect them from great damage brought by disasters. Which type of vulnerability is being described?

• Social vulnerability

• Physical vulnerability

• Economic vulnerability

• Environmental vulnerability

A very steeps slopes in weathered andesite rocks were found behind the ice plant in Purok 5, Sitio San Vicente, Barangay Luna, Surigao City in the year 2004. Houses were 40 to 60 meters away. The ice plant was partly damaged during December 18, 2004 heavy rainfall. Relocation of the nearby houses to safer grounds was highly recommended. What is the hazard being described in this report?

• Houses were 40 to 60 meters away

• The ice plant was partly damaged during heavy rainfall.

• A very steep slopes in weathered andesite rocks behind the ice plant.

• Relocation of the nearby houses to safer grounds was highly recommended.

You are on your way to regional school event. The bus stops unexpectedly, and the bus driver declares that he cannot continue the travel because most of the roads are flooded. The signal isn’t good, and you cannot contact your schoolmates and family. What is the first thing to do given your current situation?

• Stay still and wait for the rescuers to come.

• Open the window and try to look for signal to call for help

• Stand up to collect your things intact and prepare to evacuate.

• Stand on the door and prepare to get out once the water is rising.

On December 14, 2021, Typhoon Odette entered the Philippines Area of Responsibility which intensified to a Category 5 within 24 hours with peak wind up to 235km/hr. It made its first landfall in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte on December 16, 2021, which left people homeless and struggling for basic necessities. If you were one of the residents of Siargao Island near the shore, what is the best thing to do to spare yourself and your family from danger after knowing that the first landfall is in your area?

• Fuel and service.

• Make it sure to have cash on hand buy for immediate supplies.

• Evacuate as early as possible on daylight on pre designed public shelter.

• Store ample of ready-to-eat foods and water and make sure it is adequate enough for your family to last for a few days.

In the context of hazards, what does exposure refer to?

• The likelihood of encountering a natural disaster

• The condition of being at risk to a hazard

• The level of vulnerability to a specific hazard

• The potential severity of a hazard event

Storm Surge is the rise of seawater level during intense storms like super typhoons. Which of the following is highly susceptible to storm surges?

• Tall hotels in Butuan City

• Crowded market in Baclaran

• Restaurants in Siargao Island

• High mountain valleys in Davao region

In your school community, congested buildings and overpopulation with limited space on evacuation routes are hazardous. Your classroom is located at the fourth floor of the building with only armchairs are found. How can you protect yourself when earthquake happens?

• Walk slowly through the doorway.

• Use the elevator to go to the ground floor.

• Move near the wall and protect your head with your arm.

• Run to find a classroom with a table then duck, cover and hold.

What is the process of identifying and understanding the causes and characteristics of different hazards?

• Hazard assessment

• Vulnerability analysis

• Risk evaluation

• Hazard analysis

When assessing vulnerabilities, what should be considered in terms of community resources?

• The frequency of hazard occurrences

• The availability of emergency response services

• The size of the affected area during a hazard event

• The technological advancements in hazard prediction