Republic of the Philippines

PARTIDO STATE UNIVERSITY

Camarines Sur
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MODULE 10
TOPIC 1: DISASTER AWARENESS PREPAREDNESS

Name:Stephen O. Canada Week No.15

Course Code: NSTP1 Name of Faculty: Mr.Rempson Base

Course Title: Literacy Training Service

I. LEARNING ACTIVITY

A. Short Response

1. As a youth, what do you think is the importance of understanding and acquiring

basic knowledge of earthquake preparedness? (3-5 sentences)

As a youth the importance of understanding and acquiring basic knowledge of earthquake

preparedness is by having a plan in place in case there is an earthquake this is very important
cause it can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an earthquake.

Preparation can reduce on the loss of lives, which is why having a proper training is very
important. The training will teach you everything you need to know to be prepared in the
event of disaster.

Having a proper knowledge about the preparedness on earthquake can also enhance the
chance that they openly discuss how to adequately protect their families and loved ones and
understand how to seek help should their community should be affected.

Youth can act as change makers by sharing information they learned in youth preparedness
programs and helping parents and communities to prepare for disaster.

2. What are the four types of natural disasters? Give one example each type and give
simple disaster preparedness plan. (8-10 sentences)
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1. EARTHQUAKE
 When inside a building, stay calm and do the:
DUCK, COVER, AND HOLD
 Duck under a table and hold onto it, stay alert for potential threats.
 Stay away from glass windows, shelves and heavy objects.
 Stay away from buildings, trees, electric posts, and landslide prone areas.
 After the shaking stops, exit the building and go to designated evacuation area.
 If you’re in a moving vehicle, stop and exit the vehicle.
 Assess yourself and others for injuries, provide first aid if necessary.
 Prioritize the needs of older persons, pregnant women, PWD’s and children.

2. FLOODS

 Prepare emergency equipment and make sure all family members are aware of
first aid measures.
 Know the sources of information and flooding announcement.
 Ensure shelter camps, information and storage of goods and securities in case of
flooding.
 Recognize signs of flooding beforehand, pay attention and compare with the
current situation.
 Make an evacuation plan, understand emergency response measures and first aid.
 Pay attention to your house, if it’s not sturdy enough, try to strengthen it so it
doesn’t drift away.
 Assemble a disaster supplies kit.
 Follow the advice of first responders.

3. HURRICANE

 Prepare your kit and store in an easily accessible area.

 Collect all important documents and store it in a water proof bag or container.
 Store an enough amount of food and water for at least three days.
 Identify all your possible evacuation routes.
 Discuss your plan with everyone in the household.
 Stay tuned via all communications channels for updates.
 Make sure there’s nothing that could blow around during the storm and damage
your home. 
 Be ready to turn off your power. If you see flooding, downed power lines, or you
have to leave your home, switch your power off.
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Camarines Sur
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II. ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION

A. Video Skit

Instruction: Create a 3-5 minute video skit that demonstrates general principles and activities of
earthquake preparedness.

B. Research
Instruction: Search for at least 2 current research findings regarding the benefit of earthquake
preparedness. Write an inference of your analysis of the studies.

The researcher wants to know the KNOWLEDGE and BAHAVIOUR of the residents during
earthquake. Earthquake awareness is to understand the risks of earthquakes and to protect people from
earthquake. Being aware of earthquake requires not only learning the correct information to create
earthquake awareness, but also having the right attitude, behavior and skills to determine where and
how to act against earthquake. It is almost impossible to completely eliminate the problems that have
occurred during the earthquake. But if the earthquake can be known by humans, the effects of the
earthquake can be reduced to minimum. Acquisition of earthquake consciousness; it is necessary for
individuals to know what they have to do before and during the earthquake, and to apply them
correctly. Therefore, in order to determine the behaviors that are effective in the acquisition of
earthquake consciousness, the things to be done before, during and after earthquake must be
determined and taught to people.

Having an earthquake consciousness does not only mean memorizing the rules about
earthquake-related scientific facts, what should be done before and after the earthquake. Earthquake
consciousness expresses consciousness against earthquakes by showing right thinking, right decision
and correct behavior by individuals and society. The most effective way to struggle disasters is to take
precautions before disasters to reduce the losses and losses that may result from disasters. One of the
most important issues in disaster mitigation studies is to raise public awareness. In order to run a
successful disaster mitigation program, members of the community must understand the fact that the
effects and risks of natural and technological disasters can be reduced.
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PARTIDO STATE UNIVERSITY
Camarines Sur
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