MODULE 5: RA 10121

of 2010 part 2
• Disaster is a serious disruption of the
functions of a community or society, causing
widespread human, materials, economic or
environmental losses.
• A disaster has more negative consequences,
unlike a hazard.
• Disaster is a degree of a hazard that has
become more threatening.
◦Major roads and bridges are destroyed and impassable for at
least a week thus disrupting the flow of transport and commerce.

◦Widespread destruction of fishponds, crops, poultry and

livestock, and other agricultural products

◦Epidemics
◦A volcanic eruption is only disastrous when it affects people’s
lives, destroys properties and disrupts normal living activities
The term is used to describe
a set of prevailing or
consequential conditions,
which adversely affect
people’s capacity to prevent,
mitigate, prepare for and
respond to hazardous
events.
 —ulnerability Assessment is the process of
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identifying, quantifying and prioritizing (or
ranking) the vulnerabilities in a system
This is a long-term change in weather patterns
globally or in specific regions of the earth.
Climate change may result in increased air and
water temperature which gives rise to heavy
rains, higher sea levels and increased water
vapour in the atmosphere.
 • Go to a higher
• Never go outside ground
• Keep vigilant of
• Stock up your the impending
goods at home danger.

• Instructions of the
• Flashlights, local authorities
whistles and should be obeyed.
radio will keep
the family • Keep a list of
protected and emergency hotlines
informed. handy
• W
— hen a storm passes through an area,
the strong winds and low atmospheric
pressure greatly increase the speed of
the storm wave.

• The water fills up to great heights, 6

meters or more above the normal sea
level
 • If the typhoon
passing through your
place is strong, • Never forget
evacuation to the your survival kit.
higher and farther
places from the
coastal area is highly
recommended.

• Identify the
areas that are • Wait for further
above sea level announcements
from the local
• Share your plan authorities.
to the local
authorities
 • Poor waste management
aggravates this disaster

• Plastics dumped into the esteros or

rivers prevent the flow of water.

• Buildings, subdivisions and informal

settlers along waterways
Sinkholes are threats to life
and property.
for listening!