Gabbie_MAPEH_4Q_Hazards in the community

Hazards in the community

__________are potential causes of harm or danger that may occur inside and around the houses. You can minimize the risk of these threats by being aware of the hazards. Participate in family or community disaster drills,

• Warnings

• Hazards

Hazards in the community

A. Natural Hazards In the Community

A _______________ is an unexpected occurrence caused by nature that results in heavy destruction. The proper knowledge of what to do and observe during such disaster is very important. Always be prepared and follow safety guidelines to protect yourself and your family members from these natural calamities.

• human-caused hazard

• natural hazard

Hazards in the community

A. Natural Hazards In the Community

_______________________it is a tropical storm characterized by heavy rains and violent winds gushing with a speed of over 74 miles per hour.

a. Listen to the latest weather announcements

b. Know the evacuation routes and location of evacuation shelters

c. Evacuate from low-lying areas or other places which may be swept away by high tides or floods.

Leave the area immediately if you are advised to do so

d. Prepare an emergency kit that contains the following items:

(1) nonperishable foods (canned goods, biscuits, etc.)

(2)enough drinking water

(3) first aid supplies

(4) flashlight

(5) extra batteries 

(6) battery operated radio

e. Fasten house windows securely

f. Stay alert and awake during the typhoon.

g. Stay calm. Do not panic.

• Volcanic Eruption

• Floods

• Landslide

• Earthquakes

• Typhoon

Hazards in the community

A. Natural Hazards In the Community

An ______________ is on intense shaking or movement of a part of Earth's surface.

It can be caused by the faulting of the rocks or by volcanic forces.

A strong earthquake can bring about great damage to properties and loss of lives.

An earthquake happens without warning. Being prepared is necessary to lessen damages and loss.

• Volcanic Eruption

• Floods

• Landslide

• Earthquakes

• Typhoon

Hazards in the community

A. Natural Hazards In the Community

An ______________ is on intense shaking or movement of a part of Earth's surface.

It can be caused by the faulting of the rocks or by volcanic forces.

A strong earthquake can bring about great damage to properties and loss of lives.

An earthquake happens without warning. Being prepared is necessary to lessen damages and loss.

• Volcanic Eruption

• Floods

• Landslide

• Earthquakes

• Typhoon

Hazards in the community

A. Natural Hazards In the Community

The following are safety tips to consider:

a. Find out if you are staying in a place within an active fault line.

b. Know the safest place in your home away from materials that easily collapse or break like mirrors or glass.

c. Prepare an emergency kit with supplies that will last for about one week.

• Before an earthquake

• During an earthquake

• After an earthquake

Hazards in the community

A. Natural Hazards In the Community

The following are safety tips to consider:

a. Stay away from things that can fall over

b. Position yourself under a piece of strong furniture (sturdy desk or table) to protect you from being hit by falling objects.

c. Protect your head and neck with your arms.

d. Avoid going out until after the shaking stops.

• Before an earthquake

• During an earthquake

• After an earthquake

Hazards in the community

A. Natural Hazards In the Community

The following are safety tips to consider:

a Be prepared for aftershocks.

b. Avoid walking around barefooted to avoid stepping on broken glasses.

• Before an earthquake

• During an earthquake

• After an earthquake

Hazards in the community

A. Natural Hazards In the Community

____________________It is a downward falling or sliding of a mass of soil, debris, or rocks along a steep slope. It usually occurs after continuous downpour of heavy rains.

Observe the following safety precautions to avoid being engulfed by landslide.

a. Stay away from landslide prone areas.

b. If you are in places prone to landslide, evacuate right away upon the advice of authorities.

c. Listen to radio or T.V. programs for the latest emergency information.

• Volcanic Eruption

• Floods

• Landslide

• Earthquake

• Typhoon

Hazards in the community

A. Natural Hazards In the Community

A _________ is the overflowing of a body of water on low-lying areas, It occurs when heavy rains fill bodies of water like rivers, or dikes with more water that they can normally hold,

Consider the following to protect yourself and your family from being affected by floods.

a. Prepare on emergency kit

b. Proceed to the nearest evacuation center to take shelter.

c. Stay upstairs if your house has a second floor, or climb to the attic or roof and war for help Bring your valuables to the upper floor of your house.

• Volcanic Eruption

• Floods

• Landslide

• Earthquake

• Typhoon