Name: Clarense Khert O.

Yabut
Strand & Section: STEM 202
DAY 4 – SEMINAR

DATE : FEBRUARY 23, 2024

GUEST SPEAKER : Engr. Aila Marie Bandola, Engr. Vince Ivan Ilagan
TOPIC : Introduction to Disaster Risk Management, Components of
Disaster Risk, Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation Plan

PART I.
SUMMARY OF LEARNING
--- Engr. Aila Marie Bandola ---

Disaster management and reduction is often discussed but is yet to be fully

understood. On top of that, some people lack the awareness to be ready enough. As
talked through by Engr. Bandola, here is the knowledge I've gained with this day's
seminar.

First and foremost, it is worth considering that disaster management and

reduction has always been the topic of the seminars I've attended, and most of the
knowledge given were almost the same as the previous seminar.

To begin with, I will share the key terms I have learned throughout her part in
the seminar. First is the hazard, a general knowledge; it is indeed a source of potential
harm. Exposure, this states that a community is at risk because of their proximity to a
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hazard. Vulnerability, it is the susceptibility of a community to the impacts of a hazard.
Capacity, this refers to the resources and ability of the community to withstand the
damages of a hazard. Risks, it is the likelihood of a hazard causing harm or damage to
a community. Disaster, is the serious disruption of the normal function of a
community. And lastly Disaster Management, it is a collective term in which includes
the planning, preparing and responding to a disaster.

The knowledge that was highlighted on my mind is their profession.

Environmental and Sanitary Engineer, I haven't known this career up until we met
them. It is such a great career for someone who's into the protection of the
environment, community, and their systems. Although it isn't my choice of career, it is
still worth learning for.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING
--- Engr. Vince Ivan Ilagan ---

To start with, I'd like to commend how effective he is as a speaker and I'd
vouch to gained a lot from him. In this day and age where disaster readiness is given a
cold shoulder by many, it is still an important issue human are facing in today's time.

Firstly, let us take a look at the factors Engr. Ilagan has shared, The Components of
Disaster Risks. Disaster Resilience, it is the ability of a community to withstand a shock
and recover from it in a timely manner. Risk Treatment, it is a risk modification process
in which involves the implementation of a treatment. The Disaster Risk Management
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(DRM) emphasizes its objectives to avoid and reduce the impacts of a disaster. The
Disaster Risk Reduction on the other hand is the application of policies, strategies, and
practices to minimize vulnerability. Risk Mitigation, this refers to all action taken to
minimize the extent of a disaster. Lastly the Early Warning System (EWS) represents
the capacity needed to generate and disseminate timely and meaningful warning
information.

Throughout the seminars, same thing has been taught over and over again, and having
Engr. Ilagan offer something new is such a privilege.

REFLECTION
I'd like to extend my gratitude to both Engr. Bandola and Engr. Ilagan for such a
meaningful and effective seminar. Having to witness and learn things from them is a
privilege. I learned a lot about disaster management as well as what is a sanitary and
environmental engineer. I can utilize this knowledge in my future profession by
applying this on my projects. I can say for sure that being a sanitary and environmental
engineer is a profession worth considering.

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