NAME : Kate Angel Escoton SECTION: BSN 4-A5

SAS # 2

LESSON PREVIEW

Natural Disaster- WHO defines “natural disaster” as the “result of an ecological disruption or threat that
exceeds the adjustment capacity of the affected community”. Natural disasters include earthquakes,
floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, ice storms, tsunamis, and other geological or
meteorological phenomena. Natural disasters are the consequence of the intersection of a natural
hazard and human activity.

Man-Made or Anthropogenic (Human Generated)- are those in which the principal direct causes are
identifiable human actions, deliberate or otherwise. It includes biological and biochemical terrorism,
chemical spills, radiological (nuclear) events, fire, explosions, transportation, accidents, armed conflicts,
and acts of war.

CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING

ANSWER RATIONALE
1. A It is a systematic process of using administrative decisions, organization and
operational skills and capacities to implement strategies, policies, and improved
coping capacities of the society and community in order to lessen the adverse
impacts of hazards and the possibility of a disaster.

2. A DOST is the leading agency for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.

3. A The National Disaster Response Plans (NDRP) is the Government of the

Philippines’ “multi-hazard” response plan. The Department of Social Welfare
and Development (DSWD), together with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), and
in consultation with National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
(NDRRMC) member agencies developed and formulated the NDRP. It outlines
the processes and mechanisms to facilitate a coordinated response by the
national or even at the local level departments / agencies. Local government
institutions are responsible for the development and improvement of local
response plans relative to their areas of responsibility and underlying risks.
4. B DSWD is the designated Vice-Chair for Response. As lead of the Response Pillar,
the DSWD ensures that the response of the Philippine Government to disasters
is well-coordinated, follows established protocols, and is clearly communicated
to the public.
5. D It is a purposeful exchange of information about the existence, nature and
severity or acceptability of health risk between policymakers, health care
providers and the media aimed at changing behavior and inducing action to
minimize/reduce risks.