MODULE 5

LESSON 1
WORKSHEET NO.10

I. Enumeration
Ten common types of disasters
1.Earthquake
2. Volcanic eruption
3.Tsunami
4. Tropical cyclone
5.Flood
6.Landslide
7.Bushfire
8.Drought
9.Epidemic
10.Major accident and Armed conflict and civil unrest

General Effects of Disasters

11.Loss of life
12.Injury
13.Loss of livelihood
14.Disruption of lifestyles
15.Disruption of production
16.Disruption of essential services

Components of Disaster Management

17.Prevention
18.Mitigation
19.Preparedness
20.Disaster Impact
21.Response
22.Recovery
23.Development
24. Clear communication

II.ESSAY
1. Explain the two categories of disaster and differentiate each
Natural Disasters refers to those disasters that are triggered by natural phenomena. These phenomena
are known technically as natural hazards while Man-made disasters refers to disasters resulting from
man-made hazards. Man-made disasters can be divided into three categories: armed conflict,
technological disasters, and disasters that are caused by natural hazards but that occur in human
settlements.
2.How can you actively participate in enhancing community preparedness during disasters and
calamities?
Appreciation of the fact that any disaster can occur with or without warning, Awareness on the
characteristics and corresponding effects of calamities, Identification of vulnerable and disaster prone
areas in the locality, Readiness in responding to the threats of natural and man made hazards, capability
to do what must be done and when to do it in case disaster strikes and application of counter measures
to cushion the impact of the calamity.