DISASTER READINESS & RISK REDUCTION

(M21-Survival Kit, IEC Materials, and the Philippine DRRM Law)

What I Know
1. A 4. C 7. D 10. A 13. D
2. D 5. C 8. B 11. D 14. C
3. B 6. D 9. B 12. D 15. B
What’s In
1. Make a list of emergency hotlines
that include government and private
institutions.

6. List down possible evacuation area in 2. Provide a complete map of the locali-
your barangay. ty or barangay.

5. Indicate Disaster Preparedness, Pre-

vention and Mitigation, Response, Re-
habilitation and Recovery measures or 3. Indicate major highways/roads, and
hazards. fied interventions for these waterways.
identified hazards.

4. Identify all possible hazards or risks

that can affect the community.

What’s New
Activity 1. Big Roles in DRRM

National Government Local Government School Family

Pass laws that will priori- Implement DRRM pro- Integrate DRRM in the Support government direc-
tize and implement DRRM jects, programs, and activi- school curricula, programs tives on the implementa-
measures and interventions ties in the local communi- and activities that will train tion of DRRM measures
from the National down to ties. students to become disaster and interventions.
the local levels. resilient.

What's More
Activity 2. A 72-Hour Survival Kit
Food (possible food to stock/store)
1. Canned goods
2. Cup noodles
3. Crackers or Biscuits
4. Grains
5. Instant noodles
6. Nut butters
7. Dried fruits
8. Protein bars
9. Canned soups
10. Granola
 Potable Water
• What is the minimum gallon/s of potable water needed by a person for 1 day? 1 gallon/s per per-
son for 1 day
• What is the volume of potable water needed by a person for 3 days? 3 gallon/s per person for 3
days (minimum)
• How many are you in the family? We are 4
• How many gallons of water does your family need? 4 gallons

Sanitation and Hygiene First Aid

1. Soap 1. Personal medication
2. Toothbrush 2. Bandage
3. Toothpaste 3. Antiseptic (povidone iodine)
4. Toilet paper 4. Gauze pad
5. Shampoo 5. First aid manual
6. Wipes 6. Thermometer
7. Hand Sanitizer 7. Adhesive tape
8. Facemask 8. Elastic Bandage
9. Washcloths and towels 9. Instant cold pack
10. Alcohol 10. Safety pins
13. Insect repellent 11. Scissors
14. Garbage bag 12. Gloves

Emergency Tools and Supplies

1. Flashlights 7. Rope 13. Lighter
2. Utility Knife 8. Powerbank 14. Matches
3. Wrench or pliers 9. Charger 15. Whistle
4. Batteries 10. Emergency evacuation map 16. ATM and credit cards
5. Duct tape 11. Emergency blanket 17. Personal documents
6. Can opener 12. Radio 18. Pencil and papers

Clothing Communications
1. Rain Gear 1. Battery Operated Radio
2. At least one complete change of clothing 2. Cellphone and Charger
3. Jacket 3. List of family contact numbers
4. One pair of shoes 4. List of emergency contact numbers

Important Documents
1. Birth & Marriage Certificates
2. Passports
3. Driving license
4. Bank account details
5. Medicare or health insurance cards

Activity 3. RA 10121 in a Nutshell

Scope of RA 10121
This act provides the development and implementation of disaster risk reduction and management
measures and interventions that include disaster preparedness, prevention and mitigation, response,
rehabilitation and recovery.

Functions of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
1. Develop a National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework (NDRRMF) which
shall provide for a comprehensive, all hazards, multi-sectoral, inter-agency and community-based
approach to disaster risk reduction and management;
2. Ensure that the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) is con-
sistent with the NDRRMF;
3. Advise the President on the status of disaster preparedness, prevention, mitigation, response and
rehabilitation operations being undertaken by the government, CSOs, private sector, and volunteers
4. Recommend to the President the declaration of a state of calamity in areas extensively damaged;
5. Insure multi-stakeholder participation in the development, updating, and sharing of a Disaster
Risk Reduction and Management Information System and Geographic Information System-based
national risk map;