ACTIVITY 2 (Group activity, 5-6 members in a group) – 50 points

THC 2 PRELIM ACTIVITY NUMBER 2 – BSTM 1-B/ MANZO, RAFAEL, DACUMOS,

PIANO, BARBAS, JOSOL

The Philippines is one of the most hazardous countries in the world. We experience more than 20
tropical cyclones in a year, earthquakes every day, and there are more than 20 active volcanic
found all over the country.
Recall a recent or historical disastrous event that occurred in our country. Explain what happened
then identify all the risks and hazards related to the disastrous even. Then, create a plan of action
(at least 3) to avoid this incident from happening again. Please include pictures.

PHILIPPINES: ABRA EARTHQUAKE – FLASH UPDATE NO. 2

(AS OF JULY 29, 2022 - 3:00PM LOCAL TIME)
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the mountainous province of Abra at 8.43 a.m. local time on
27 July, triggering landslides and the collapse of structures. The tectonic earthquake’s epicenter
was located in the town of Tayum, Abra (17.64°N, 120.63°E - 003 km N 45° W) at a depth of 17
kilometers, with the tremor felt in varying intensities across Northern Luzon including the capital
Metro Manila.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported that about 15,300 people
are currently displaced, with the IDPs staying in 43 evacuation centers or are being hosted by
families/friends in the provinces of Abra, Ilocos Sur, Kalinga, Benguet and Mountain Province.
About 11,100 of these IDPs are in Abra province where traumatized local residents also camped
out of their homes as the earthquake was followed by over 1,000 aftershocks with a maximum of
5.0-magnitude. The government also confirmed the deaths of six individuals along with 136
injuries.

Based on latest government assessment report, more than 5,200 houses were either damaged or
destroyed in the Cordillera and Ilocos Regions, with the numbers expected to rise as teams reach
some of the remote and mountainous areas. Damages were also reported in 33 health facilities
such as hospitals (10), rural health units (11), barangay health stations (11) and a city health
office. Some 57 schools had reported damages with 150 classrooms also either destroyed or
damaged. At least 33 road networks leading to the Cordillera and Ilocos Regions were affected
by landslides and cracks, with 14 of these still impassable to vehicles as clearing operations are
still underway.
On 28 July, the provincial government of Abra declared a state of calamity with the resolution
requesting for immediate assistance from the national government for disaster response, relief,
rehabilitation and reconstruction support.

The weather bureau is monitoring the development of a low-pressure area 1,000 kilometers east
of Luzon. The weather system is expected to intensify to tropical depression category, this will
enhance the southwest monsoon and cause rains in the earthquake-affected areas which could
trigger landslides and hamper relief operations.

REFERENCE: (https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-abra-earthquake-flash-update-
no-2-29-july-2022-3pm-local-time)

REFERENCE: (Philippine Star)

REFERENCE: (inquirer.net)

REFERENCE (CNN PHILIPPINES)

REFERENCE (MANILA BULLETIN)
One of the most recent natural calamities that happened in our country is the magnitude 7.0
earthquake in the city of Abra. The government confirmed the deaths of 10 individuals along
with 375 injuries. With damage and needs assessments now fully underway, disaster authorities
reported that 24,547 houses and 177 health facilities were either damaged or destroyed.

The table will show if what are the risk and hazards in an earthquake:

RISK HAZARDS

Water Shortage Risk: This is because an
earthquake may damage local pipelines or
water treatment facilities, leaving us with
contaminated water or no service at all.
Tsunami: When a great earthquake ruptures,
the faulting can cause vertical slip that is large
enough to disturb the overlying ocean, thus
generating a tsunami that will travel outwards
in all directions.

Food Shortage: Earthquakes which cause
damaged roads, disrupted the distribution of
food aid and destroyed agricultural land and
assets.
Landslide and Rockfalls: Earthquakes are a
major cause of landslides. Landslides
occur when masses of rock, earth material, or
debris flows move down a slope due to
gravity. Landslides can occur on any terrain if
the conditions are right, and cause significant
damage and casualties to people and property.

Communication loss and blackout: The
damage that the earthquake cause can destroy
some of the telco-towers resulting of some
phones don’t have signal which you can’t
communicate and it also results into a blackout
for some of the electricity towers will be
damage and sometimes worse.
Liquefaction: Liquefaction takes place when
loosely packed, water-logged sediments at or
near the ground surface lose their strength in
response to strong ground shaking.
Liquefaction occurring beneath buildings and
other structures can cause major damage
during earthquakes.
THE NEXT TABLE IS THE ACTION PLAN TO AVOID THIS INCIDENT TO HAPPEN
AGAIN:

(EARTHQUAKES ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS NATURAL

CALAMITIES TO HAPPEN BUT THERE ARE SOME WAYS TO NOT COMPLETELY AVOID
BUT TO MINIMIZE THE DAMAGE IT WILL CAUSE SINCE THIS IS A NATURAL CALAMITY
AND EARTHQUAKE CAN'T BE DETECTED)

ACTION PLAN WHY

Participating in an earthquake drill
will help you and your loved ones
understand what to do in case you are
not with them during an earthquake.
Make sure you and your children also
understand the school's emergency
procedures for disasters.

EARTHQUAKE DRILL

Having a storage for medical, food

and water supplies can help you
survive whenever you are trap inside
your homes when a natural calamity
happened

HAVE MEDICAL SUPPLIES, FOOD AND

WATER SUPPLIES ALWAYS
 Secure refrigerators, book shelves,
appliances, bookcases and other
heavy items to prevent them from
falling during an earthquake.

SECURE HEAVY OBJECTS