Kalamidad at Paghahanda

Which of the following agencies monitors the weather and issues storm warnings?

• NDRRMC

• PHIVOLCS

• PAGASA

• DSWD

What disaster is commonly caused by heavy rain and landslides?

• Earthquake

• Landslide

• Tsunami

• Volcanic Eruption

What should you do when there is an earthquake?

• Run out of the house immediately

• Jump out of the window

• Hide under a sturdy table

• Watch the news first

What does PHIVOLCS stand for?

• Philippine Institute of Volcanoes and Seismology

• Philippine Institute for Volcano and Earthquake Studies

• Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

• Philippine Hazard Information for Volcanic and Seismic Studies

When is a tsunami commonly experienced?

• After a fire

• After heavy rain

• After an earthquake under the sea

• When there is a storm

The NDRRMC is the main agency that leads in preparing and responding to disasters.

When there is a warning of a volcanic eruption, one should stay inside the house and wait for the earthquake.

A landslide is not dangerous and often does not cause damage.

PAGASA provides information about earthquakes.

Having an emergency kit is important as preparation for any type of disaster.