property, destruction of assets, loss of service, social and economic disruption, and

environmental degradation. A disaster disrupts the normal pattern of life, causing

both physical and emotional suffering and an overwhelming sense of helplessness
and hopelessness. It is the people who matter most, and without the people, we
have no disaster.
Any hazard flood, earthquake or cyclone/typhoon which is a triggering
event along with greater vulnerability (inadequate access to resources, sick and old
people, lack of awareness, etc.) would lead to disaster causing greater loss to life
and property. For example: an earthquake in an uninhabited desert cannot be
considered a disaster, no matter how strong the intensities produced. An
How do we consider hazards a disaster?
earthquake is disastrous only when it affects people, their properties, and activities.

Definition of Disaster

a serious disruption in the functioning of the community or a society causing

wide spread material, economic, social or environmental losses which exceed
the ability of the affected society to cope using its own resources.

is a result from the combination of hazard, vulnerability and insufficient

capacity or measures to reduce the potential chances of risk.

a disaster happens when a hazard impacts on the vulnerable population and

causes damage, casualties and disruption.

a serious disruption of the functioning of a society, causing widespread

human, material or environmental losses which exceed the ability of the
affected society to cope using only its own resources.

ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY 1 DISASTER DEFINITIONS
To help rectify some of the misconceptions, you can visit a 3-minute video
Disaster Definitions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StMN0HKDFak. Complete the Venn
diagram below by defining the two terms then, identify its similarities and
difference.

DISASTER HAZARD
ACTIVITY 2 - CHECKLIST OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS INDICATORS
Are you personally prepared for a disaster? What is the level of
preparedness for disaster? Is your community prepared for any disaster or hazards?
You can evaluate preparedness by careful analysis of your answers. You may want
to determine preparedness based on the number of YES and NO answers.

Seek the help and opinion of your adult household companion. Discuss with
him/her what are the different preparedness deficiencies and strengths here in
Pasig City. Always remember to respect the ideas he/she will share with you.

Answer the entries in column 2 with YES, NO, or NOT SURE by representing
a checkmark ( ).

Table 1. CHECKLIST OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS INDICATORS

NOT
Disaster Preparedness Indicators YES NO
SURE
Does your community have a disaster preparedness
plan for each major disaster that is known to affect
your community (earthquake, typhoon, storm surge,
flood, liquefaction)?
Is the plan reviewed periodically before and after any
PREPAREDNESS PLAN

disaster to incorporate lessons learned?

Were the formulators of the plan trained in disaster
management?
Is the public aware and knowledgeable about the
disaster plan?
Is the plan being distributed or circulated among the
community members?
Is the public aware and knowledgeable about what
the plan states about the roles community members
play in a disaster?
Does the community practice activities in the
disaster preparedness plan by conducting drills or
exercises?
Do you know the credible sources of timely
warnings?
Do you know who provides hazard maps and where
to access them?
HAZARD INFORMATION

Do you know which agencies provide disaster

preparedness information?
Is a list of weather forecaster for your community
readily available?
Does the community keep in contact with the hazard
forecasting offices or with private forecasters?
Has anyone in the community received training in
hazard prediction or forecasting?
Do you know the signs of impending natural hazards
or disasters?
Do you personally have or have access to
information resources and references on disasters
affecting you, your family, and your community?
 Do you think your house will be damaged by a big
disaster event?
Do you know whether your house is located in an
area that is prone to hazards and disasters?
Have you had your house checked for earthquake-,
wind-, flood-, or fire-resistance?
Have you reinforced your house?
Did you secure your furniture or other belongings
from any disaster that might affect your home?
Do you think buildings in your community are well-
reinforced?
Do you have an emergency kit?
Do you examine the contents of your emergency kit?
Is your emergency kit placed where it can be easily
accessed?
Do you have emergency stock?
Do you think your stock is sufficient?
Does your community store carry emergency
supplies?
Do you discuss emergency contacts with your
family?
Do you know emergency numbers to call in case of
an emergency?
Do you participate in drills? Have you attended
training or seminars on disaster preparedness?

ACTIVITY 3 - VARIOUS HAZARDS & NATURAL DISASTER

DIRECTIONS: PART 1: Match column A with the correct pictures in column B, write
only the letter of the correct answer on the blank provided before the number.
A B
_____ 1. Lightning
A D G J
_____ 2. Volcanic Eruption
_____ 3. Flood
_____ 4. Avalanche
_____ 5. Hurricane
H K
B E
_____ 6. Drought
_____ 7. Explosion
_____ 8. Landslides
_____ 9. Tornado
I L
C F
_____ 10. Earthquake
_____ 11. Forest Fires
_____ 12. Tsunami
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/drr_fac/4
DIRECTIONS: PART 2: Identify the various hazards and natural disasters, write the
correct answer on the blank provided before the number.

__________ 1. A series of water waves caused by the displacement of a large volume

of a body of water.
__________ 2. A mass of snow, ice, and rocks that slides rapidly down the side of the
mountain.
__________ 3. Continuous dry weather, when there is no enough water for peoples
need.
__________ 4. An uncontrolled fire in an area of combustible vegetation that occurs
in the countryside or wilderness area.
__________

WRAP-UP
You are informed there has been a flood affecting one of the Barangay of
Pasig City. According to the latest population census, around 200, 000 mostly poor
people live in that area. Twenty-five percent of the population affected by the flood
are children aged 0-12 years old. This population is more vulnerable than others in
disaster situations.

1. Based on the given scenario, what possible hazards and natural disasters
distressing one of the Barangay of Pasig City?

2. What are the different practice measures that your community and your family
were engaged in to be prepared for any hazards and natural disasters?

3. What are the characteristics that indicate that this event can be defined as a
disaster?

4. When is a large event such as a major flood, not a disaster?

VALUING
DIRECTIONS: Read the questions carefully and confine your responses to an
analysis of the questions as written. Do not assume any facts not outlined in the
questions. A rubric is publicized at the last part of this module for your guidance in
availing points.

SITUATION
You are on the zoning board for a small Barangay near an active fault line.
The barangay Captain, City Mayor and the school Principal are deciding how to
efficiently accommodate a larger population of student by either choosing to (1)
renovate t
cost on cheap land closer to the fault line. Explain why it would be better to renovate
the school at the current location than to build a new school for the same price?