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I. Introduction to National Service Training Program

Introduction to NSTP

You have learned much about the different issues and problems that concern
us, citizens and our country as a whole. You are now aware of the Millennium
Development Goals (MDG) as it calls us to do our part whether big or small action to
respond to the world’s main development challenges. In this session, you will be re-
introduced to the current Philippine disaster situation, how our government, local sectors
and private institutions work together for a cohesive Disaster Risk Reduction
Management Program. Also prepare to be trained in basic first aid and immobilization
procedure, a necessary preparation in disaster prone country like the Philippines.
You will be able to analyze the current disaster situation in the Philippines,
identify the recent disaster risk reduction management program in the Philippines and
how it adapts to the changing disaster situation of the country, gain knowledge and skills
in assessing capacity and vulnerability of a disaster prone community, integrate the
knowledge and skills learned in this module in the community fieldwork Let us see how
much you know about the current situation of our country specifically to Metro Manila.
If you are familiar with the facts that will be detailed below, that’s a good job. For
those who encounter these for the first time, this is a moment for you to reflect on the
things that might happen to us if a disaster will happen in the country. The important
question that we need to answer is why is the Philippines VULNERABLE to disaster?
The geographical and physical features according to the Office of Civil Defense, the
Philippines because of its geographical location, is considered one of the most disaster-
prone countries in the world. It lies along the western segment of the Pacific Ring of
Fire, a most active part of the Earth characterized by an ocean encircling belt of active

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volcanoes and earthquake generators. The archipelagic nature of the Philippine coastal
areas increases susceptibility to storm surges, tsunamis and sea level changes.

Topic Outline:

1. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)

a. Concepts, Principles and Trends (RA 10121)

b. Geographic Profile of the Philippines

c. Disaster Risk Profile of the Philippines (focus on specific region/area where

the school is located)

d. Four Thematic Areas of the Philippine Disaster Management System

e. Role of the Youth in Disaster Preparedness and Management

f. Basic Disaster Preparedness and Response Training (Survival Training)

Try This!

Directions: For each of the natural disaster problem listed below, state one
possible effect on health, property and economic cost. (20 points)
Natural Impact on Impact on Economic Example
Disaster property Cost or
health
damage

Volcano

Flood

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Earthquake

Tsunami

Think Ahead!

Directions: Write the letter of the answer on the blank before each number

________ 1. What is an appropriate strategy for responding to an individual

experiencing acute distress?

a. Have the individual list everything that they lost in the disaster.

b. Have the individual receive disaster preparedness training.

c. Have the individual state their most urgent needs.

d. Have the individual think about what they will need in the future.

________ 2. Which is an individual health consequence during an extreme high temperature

condition?

a. adequate hydration c. hyperactivity

b. heat exhaustion d. uncontrollable chills
________ 3. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
stored food and water in a home disaster supply kit should be changed every:
a. two months c. six months
b. three months d. twelve months
________ 4. Data collected through disease surveillance to help guide the
response is distributed ___________
a. in the professional literature

b. throughout the organization and widely to the public

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c. to the management chain and other stakeholders

d. within media channels

________ 5. Disaster recovery efforts include

a. conducting a hazard vulnerability analysis

b. reconnecting displaced populations with essential health and social

services
c. strategies responders to strengthen capabilities

d. training responders to strengthen capabilities

See if you can do this!

Directions: Write the answer on the blank.

1. What are the 4 steps to being prepared?

a. ________________________________________

b. ________________________________________

c. ________________________________________

d. ________________________________________

2. What other location, besides your home, should you store an emergency kit?

a. ________________________________________

b. ________________________________________

3. When putting your emergency kit together, what is the minimum number of days (or

hours) your supplies should last? __________________________

4. Name one way that residents can receive a local emergency alert?

________________________________________
5. What information should your family’s emergency communications plan include?

________________________________________
6. How many gallons of water per person per day should you store in case of an
emergency?
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Circle correct answer. 1 gallon 2 gallons 3 gallons

7. Children don’t drink as much as adults, so you can store less water for them.

True or False? Circle correct answer.

8. During an emergency, its best to communicate with family or friends by calling them

on your cell phone? True or False? Circle correct answer.

9. Which one of the following items should be included in your emergency kit?

Circle correct answer. Whistle wrench/pliers map medical information all of the above
10. How often should you update your emergency kit?

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Prepared by:
Prof. Joebert P. Alberto
WMSU NSTP LTS Facilitator

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