Activity on Understanding Vulnerability

Learning Competency: Analyze disaster from the different perspective (physical, psychological, socio-
cultural, economic, political, and biological).
Introduction
Disaster could come any time in our life when we are not ready to face the effects of hazard. There are several
perspectives that you could analyze before hazard strikes and be cautious to avoid disaster or at least lessen its
impact. It is imperative likewise to understand each perspectives on how it contribute to the degree of disaster
after hazard. It will make us more confident in dealing with upcoming hazards whether it is natural or man-made.
Furthermore, analyzing the different perspectives of disaster will orient us on the role of each one in the
community in dealing with disasters. It will give us the idea on the importance of preparedness not only for
yourself or for your family but for the whole community in battling the effects of hazard which is the disaster.

Activity 1 Physically and Mentally Affected

Directions: Analyze the pictures shown below. Answer the questions that follow.

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1. What is the picture all about? _____________________________________________

2. Describe the picture briefly. ______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.
3. Do you think the picture is safe to live in? Why or Why not? ___________________
____________________________________________________________________.
4. What hazard could make the building vulnerable to disaster? Why? _______________
____________________________________________________________________.
5. Who are probably living in the building? ___________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.
6. If the building will be exposed to earthquake, describe how the people living in the building
would react and feel. ____________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.
7. Recommend some tips for a safe building to live in.__________________________
___________________________________________________________________.
8. What can you suggest to the family or person living in the building? ____________
___________________________________________________________________.
Activity 2: A Place Like Home

Directions: Analyze the given pictures below and answer the questions that follow. Assume that both
picture will be devastated by strong typhoon
Mountain Province Manila

How do people live in the area?

If there would be a strong typhoon, describe what could happen in both areas.

Which of the two area will be much better during rescue operations? Why?

Why do you think people chose to stay and live in the area?

What could be affected most in the area during a typhoon that would lead to disaster?
Activity 3: Lean on WHO?

Directions: Analyze the given pictures below and answer the questions that follow.

Describe what the picture is all about. Who or what are they?

In case of hazard, what could be the role of each picture for disaster?

How could each picture help you during disaster?

How could each picture harm you during disaster?

REMEMBER

• Physical perspectives – it describes observable objects in a building/infrastructure which include durability

of building, fire exits availability, and absence or presence of an important objects that would help or
harm you in any ways.

• Psychological perspectives – it pertains to the mental capacity and health of an individual to deal with
disasters. Age, perception, and self-capacity are some of the point of considerations.

• Socio-cultural perspectives – it involves people’s beliefs, religion, traditions, social status, and perceptions
within a community with respect to considering their response to disaster.

• Economic perspectives – it involves income, assets and liabilities, and economic class of an individual or a
community in the society.

• Political perspectives – it involves structure of the government, issues in diplomacy, etc. in dealing with
disasters.

• Biological perspectives – it involves the role of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) in the environment,
diseases, health, etc.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Directions: Describe briefly the advantages and disadvantages of each perspectives of disaster. Provide a one-liner
idea for an ideal perspective in dealing with a disaster.

Perspectives Advantage Disadvantage Ideal point of view in

of Disaster dealing with the disaster
Physical

Psychological

Socio-
cultural

Economic

Political

Biological