HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY

BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Senior High School
S.Y. 2021-2022

Name: _____________________________________ Teacher: _______________

Year and Section: ____________________________ Date: __________________

CASE STUDIES ANALYSIS

Direction: Explore different case studies of disaster risk reduction projects with the given
site below. Complete the table as you analyze their models and answer each question.
Come up with a conclusion to further understand the concept of planning and its principles.
Source:
https://www.unisdr.org/files/globalplatform/59257df6aeadaGuide_to_ARISE_Case_St
udies.pdf
Case Study 1 Title: Case Study 2 Title: Case Study Title 3:
Humus Technology for
Preventive and Post-
Disaster Land
Conservation in
Disaster
Industry Construction
Infrastructure
Issues/Problems -Due to abundance of
precipitous slopes,
Japan historically has
faced the risks of
landslides and slope
related disasters

Action Taken -Humus materials

were found to be
helpful in roadside
slope stabilization
when used to promote
vegetation growth and
the rapid production of
roots that anchor the
slope. Our firm has
created a proprietary
procedure that
intentionally produces
two of the three
 primary advantages
components in humus
(humin and fulvic acid)
in an amount from
woodchips
It's appropriate for
usage in public-sector
infrastructure projects.
Impact of the Project -The use of humus
material in the greening
process helped to
stabilize slopes by
encouraging root
growth. On the slopes,
humus material
stimulated vegetation
development and
reduced erosion. This
strategy was
economical.

Compared to the
traditional method of
covering slopes,

concrete. The availability

of humus materials in
infrastructure projects
offers an
environmentally benign,
practical, and cost-
effective option for slope
stabilization.

Output of the Project - The application of

humus materials goes
beyond slope
management. Humus
material can be used for
accelerating plant
growth after forest fires,
desalinating salt
accumulated fields for
farming, and increasing
agricultural yield. Its
 potential is even greater.
Pine needles from a
famous tourist attraction
in Japan have been used
as input material
(replacing woodchips) to
produce humus material
for cosmetics. The
cosmetics are marketed
to tourists. The process
recycles waste as well
as partially absorbing
cost for site
maintenance.

Part 1: Case Studies Chart (20 points)

Part 2: Processing Questions (10 points)

With the given different models of projects, how do you think these models lessen the
arising issues or problems in their community? What are the impacts on localities? Cite a
concrete example.
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Which of the chosen case studies should be applied to our country? How this model can be
of help considering the current situation?
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Part 3: Conclusion (10 points)
After learning varied models that could reduce the impact of disaster risk, why do you think
assessment and planning should go hand in hand in creating effective project? What other
aspects should also be considered in a community disaster preparedness plan?
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Description and Rating
Criteria
Accomplished Developing Beginning
5 1
Content 3
The Output consist of all The Output is missing 2
Completeness of the The Output is missing 1
required necessary or more necessary
Output necessary component.
components. components.
5
3 1
Illustrates an accurate
Accuracy of Content and thorough Illustrates an accurate Illustrates a limited
Accuracy of the understanding of understanding of most understanding of
scientific concepts scientific concepts, scientific concepts, and scientific concepts, not
reflected on the Output clearly and excellently justified clearly justified.
justified.
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5
Interpretation 3
Limited amount of work
The hazard maps are
The accuracy of The interpretation of the is shown. The
correctly interpreted
interpretation based on hazard maps is mostly interpretation of the
based on the information
the data presented by correct, may contain 1-2 hazard maps is mostly
presented by the hazard
hazard maps errors. incorrect, may contain
maps.
more than 3 errors.
5
The presentation of 1
Organization 3
ideas is organized,
The presentation of
The cohesiveness of the coherent, relevant, and The presentation of
ideas shows no evidence
ideas presented on the accurate to each other. ideas is organized,
of structure or
Output The ideas are logical, structured and logical.
organization.
structured, and well-
developed.

DOCUMENTATION
GROUP PICTURE (VIDEO CALL OR CONVERSATION)

NAME CONTRIBUTION/S

1) DELA CRUZ, NOEMY SHANE J. Case Study 2 & Conclusion

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Source:
https://www.unisdr.org/files/globalplatform/59257df6aeadaGuide_to_ARISE_Case_Studies.pdf

Disaster Risk Reduction Project Case Studies

Several members of UNISDR ARISE have completed case studies of disaster risk
reduction projects. These are examples of ARISE members around the world bringing the
best of the private sector to disaster risk reduction.

For questions about the series, please contact Kiki Lawal, UNISDR Private Sector Focal
Point (lawalk@un.org) or series coordinator Rick Astray-Caneda (ricyaciii@gmail.com). For
questions about individual case studies, see corporate contacts at the bottom of each.

Title Industry Link and Description

MASA Synergy Cross-Industry http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/53316
MASA Synergy is a crisis simulation tool applying
artificial intelligence. Read about an application of the
system with the government of the greater Paris region.
Development of a Travel & http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/53209
Crisis Tourism The Japan Tourism Bureau used a collaborative process
Management Plan to develop a risk reduction and crisis plan for the
for the Okinawa tourism sector in the Okinawa Prefecture in Japan.
Tourism Sector
100 Resilient Public Sector http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/49458
Cities: Building AECOM is a strategy partner to 100 Resilient Cities.
Resilience Working concert with the 100RC initiative, AECOM
Globally provides technical and management support to support
cities in resilience-building.
Mitigating Defense http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/49459
Climate Change at Infrastructure AECOM led a two-stage process of risk identification
Australian Construction and then detailed risk assessment for Australian
Defence Sites Department of Defence locations. Hazards including
climate change-induced sea level rise, storm surge, and
coastal erosion were considered. Findings will inform
mitigation projects.
Climate Change Infrastructure http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/49460
and Extreme Travel & AECOM partnered with multiple governments and
Weather Tourism agencies in the US San Francisco Bay area to study
Adaptation Public Sector potential impacts to transportation systems given sea-
Options for level rise. Multiple scenarios were created to aid
Transportation resilience planning.
Assets
 Title Industry Link and Description
Flood Reduction Construction http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/49464
and Water AECOM partnered with the University of Cambridge,
Sustainability Innovate UK, and Cambridge, UK, to design water
Design for a New management infrastructure and strategy for a new
Mixed Use mixed use development. This includes a “grey water”
Development system that utilizes runoff water and other sources for
non-potable applications.
Adapting English Education http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/49465
Schools Sites to Construction AECOM with Rex Proctor and Edward Cullinan
Reduce Predicted Architects undertook this study. Through the modelling
Overheating of different types of climate mitigation measures, under
Impacts Resulting different climate scenarios, the project developed
from Climate costed design, operation and management guidance for
Change different types of schools.
Disaster Planning Cross-Industry http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/49463
and Recovery for AECOM was engaged by the Tasmanian Department
Tasmanian of Premier and Cabinet Climate Change Office
Businesses - (TCCO) to develop a suite of online and printable
Delivery of resources to help Tasmanian businesses across a range
Materials and of sectors develop practical and implementable
Training strategies to prepare their business for disasters. The
resources, when combined, can form a comprehensive
emergency management plan for the business, and can
be used as individual resources, depending on the
business’ needs.
Development of Public Sector http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/49431
Losses Avoided Construction To demonstrate risk reduction from disaster-resistant
Studies for building codes, AECOM developed practical losses
Building Code avoided studies (LAS) using HAZUS, FEMA’s popular
Policymaking GIS-based community loss modeling platform. The
engineering basis of HAZUS allows simulation of
improved disaster performance from strengthened
hazard provisions in the International Building Codes
(I-Codes) launched in 2000. Particular structure types
and features are modeled for residential, commercial
and industrial.
 Title Industry Link and Description
Scorecard for City Public Sector http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/49447
Disaster Three cities held workshops with multiple stakeholders
Resilience to complete the UN City Disaster Resilience Scorecard.
The workshops were held over one or two days and
were facilitated by IBM and, in the case of Stamford,
by the engineering company AECOM. The workshops
were notable in identifying issues that could have led to
a compromised disaster response, or to development
and other activity that would have weakened resilience
in the longer term.
Design of a Mall Construction http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/49457
that Works with Retail SM Prime built the SM Cabanatuan mall with design to
Floods Instead of allow overflowing creek floodwater during extreme
Against floods into the mall property. The lower ground
structure also serves as a temporary flood catchment
which minimized the level of flood in the community.
Construction of a Construciton http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/49454
Flood Resistant Retail SM City Marikina is an elevated mall built on top of
Mall stilts. It is a 6-hectare mall property located within the
Marikina River Watershed, a known flood-prone area.
An Evacuation Public Sector http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/49466
Shelter for the In the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan in 2013, a majority
People of of the designated evacuation centers were severely
Tanauan, damaged. In the drive to build back better and safer, the
Philippines Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation and its
partners aimed to build safer and more structurally
sound, dual-purpose evacuation centers that are hazard-
adaptive and sensitive to the needs of Persons with
Disabilities, women, and children.
A Public-Private Public Sector http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/49442
Partnership for a Working in a post- disaster scenario in the Province of
Livelihood Leyte, the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation
Seeding Program (PDRF) designed an early recovery program with
in a Post-Disaster national government agencies, local government units,
Context and international NGOs—leveraging the capabilities of
each organization in support of micro and small
enterprises and the normalization of the local supply
chain.
 Title Industry Link and Description
Humus Construction http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/53123
Technology for Infrastructure Due to abundance of precipitous slopes, Japan
Preventive and historically has faced the risks of landslides and slope
Post-Disaster related disasters. Artificially manufactured humus
Land materials, a humic substance that forms in soil after
Conservation in plant matter decays in nature, are beneficial to
Disaster managing slopes and preventing disasters in public
infrastructure projects. Recently, humus technology
was used in national roadside slope stabilization works
in Kagoshima prefecture and Kyoto prefecture.
Furthermore, this technology was used to improve the
water environment of enclosed coastal seas in Mie
prefecture.
Energy Power & Utilities http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/53208
Infrastructure Infrastructure These projects were designed to improve electric
Investments Build services in a defined area by introducing innovative
Electric Grid technologies, and increasing network efficiency. Due to
Reliability in Italy the synergy with the different institutional territorial
stakeholders, activities have been carried out promptly
and with particular attention to local needs and positive
environmental impact.
Training Courses Cross-Industry http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/53207
on Resilience – The Enel Foundation offered training courses during
Understanding 2016 to more than 200 students from several
Disaster Risk prestigious academic institutions. The project aims to
raise the interest and sensitiveness on resilience across
sectors with specific focus on strategic and operational
issues. The training opportunity is designed for MBA
and PhD Programs and will be replicated in 2017.
Modeling Losses Insurance http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/53134
for Insurance The Florida Public Hurricane Loss Model (FPHLM)
Policies in provides the state with a fair, open, and transparent tool
Hazard-Prone for reviewing insurance company rate requests. The
Areas model must meet rigorous standards set by the state and
is certified biannually by the Florida Commission on
Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology - the U.S. gold
standard for such models. Experts from six universities
and research institutions comprise the team.
 Title Industry Link and Description
Teaching Best Cross-Industry http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/53139
Preparedness Sağlam Kobi is a model program between UPS, the
Practices to World Economic Forum (WEF), the U.S. Chamber of
Turkish Small Commerce, and the Corporate Social Responsibility
Businesses Association of Turkey (CSR-Turkey). This project was
launched in 2013 and the name translates to “strong
small and medium businesses.” Through this strategic
public-private partnership, these businesses in Turkey
are learning best practices to help them be better
prepared in the event of a disaster.
The Value of Travel & http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/53142
Crisis Tourism 2017 is designated by the United Nations as
Management International Year of Sustainable Tourism
Promotion for Development. In real terms the global tourism industry
Tourism and generates over $7.6 trillion (USD) annually of revenue.
Meetings Industry MICE related tourism (Meetings, Incentive Groups,
Conferences and Events) generates over $700 billion,
and is a major industry to be impacted adversely when
disaster strikes. This case study demonstrates how
Crisis Management Planning promotion creates
increased initiative and resilience.
The Wall of Construction http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/53136
Wind: Testing The FIU 12-fan Wall of Wind (WOW) Research and
Building Materials Testing Facility was inaugurated on August 24, 2012,
and Methods at the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew’s
Category 5 devastating landfall in South Florida. The WOW
facility is capable of controlled testing in flows that
replicate hurricane winds up to Category 5,
accompanied by wind-driven rain.