Name: ___________________________________________ Score: _________

Grade & Section: ________________ Date: __________

I. Identify the following.

1. A serious disruption in the functioning of a society, causing widespread human, material or
environmental losses which exceeds the ability of the affected society to cope within its’ own
resources
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2. A phenomenon that poses threat to the people, structure or economic assets and which may cause
a disaster
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3. Characteristics and circumstances (physical, social, economic and environmental factors) of a
community, system or asset that makes it susceptible to the damaging effects of hazard
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4. Combination of strengths and resources (physical, social, economic and environmental factors)
available within a community, society or organization that can reduce the level of risk or effects of
disaster
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5. The entire array of activities aimed at reducing the severity of impact of the disaster-causing event
which are undertaken before, during, and after a disaster is referred to collectively as
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6. Conceptual framework to minimize vulnerabilities and disaster risks throughout a society
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7. Systematic process of using administrative decisions, organization, operational skills and capacities
to implement policies, strategies, and coping capacities of the society and communities.
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8. Activities undertaken immediately during disaster occurrence
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9. The immediate repair or re-establishment of essential services
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10. The rebuilding of community services & facilities to a level of at least equivalent to those existing
before emergency
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11. The relationship of the disaster related factors with the national development planning
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12. A long-term measure which could prevent a disaster from occurring or preventing its worst effects
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13. Measures to lessen the impact of disasters
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14. Ability to react before hazard occurrence
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15. Information given to the public when a threat has been identified and assessed, as about to affect a
particular area
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II. Enumerate the following.
A. (5) Steps of DRR
B. (5) Examples of DRR activities which are done before a disaster
C. (3) Aims of DRR & DM
ANSWER KEY

I. Identification
1. Disaster
2. Hazard
3. Vulnerability
4. Capacity
5. Disaster Management
6. Disaster Risk Reduction
7. Disaster Risk Management
8. Emergency Response
9. Rehabilitation
10. Reconstruction
11. Development
12. Prevention
13. Mitigation
14. Preparedness
15. Warning

II. Enumeration
A. 1. Risk Identification
2. Risk Analysis
3. Risk Prioritization
4. Risk Treatment
5. Monitoring and Evaluation
B. 1. Building code revision and implementation
2. Hazard and vulnerability analysis
3. Zoning and land use management
4. Public awareness and education
5. Early warning systems including forecasting and dissemination of warnings
C. 1. Prevention
2. Mitigation
3. Preparedness