LEARNING ACTIVITIES

CHAPTER 1
A. INDIVIDUAL WORK: INVESTIGATING

Directions: Observe your local community and investigate what are the possible hazards, and

risks. Use your HRVA. Outputs are handwritten in a long size bond paper. (50 points item)

1. Use the HRVA lecture notes in answering the following questions:

2. What hazards are likely to occur in my community?

Among the fifty seven hazards in the HRVA tool, the three hazards that are most likely
to occur in my community are flash flooding, water service interruption, and electrical outage.

3. How resilient is my community?

In the 21 years that I have resided in this community, I have witnessed these hazards
occur repeatedly, so I cannot say that my community has resolved these hazards. However,
considering that we have faced this situation a couple of times, I can say that my community,
especially the people, is exceptionally resilient. We were able to rebuild and recover after each
inconvenience occurred. Most importantly, we developed a sense of adaptability and innovation
in finding ways to function normally despite situations such as electrical outages and water
service interruptions.4. How is climate change affecting the likelihood of hazards?

5. How severe will the impact be on the community`s population, infrastructure, property, and
environment?

The hazards that commonly occur in my community are not life-threatening, unlike
others. However, it is not to be taken lightly because these hazards are still able to affect the
normal functioning of the people in my community. The electrical outage and water service
interruption affect the daily routine of people, such as bathing and cooking, which can affect
the work and businesses of the community's population. Flash flooding affects community life
as it can damage properties and infrastructure depending on its severity. It affects schools,
businesses, and public services. Significantly, its impact on the environment poses a threat to
the population's health as floods carry contaminants and pollution, posing health risks to
residents exposed to contaminated water.

6. Did the government both local and national addressed those hazards that you have
enumerated? If the answer is yes, did they apply the “Build Back Better (BBB)” principle?

The local government in my community addressed the electrical outage hazard by

posting announcements whenever there was an electrical outage so that people could charge
their electrical devices in case it lasted longer than expected. For water service interruption, if
the water is contaminated or there is a shortage, they would sometimes send a firetruck so
people can fetch water for everyday use. The community also built drainage so the water can
flow there when there is heavy rainfall. However, I don't think they were able to apply the
"Build Back Better" principle because, to be brutally honest, the solutions they've come up with
are just solutions to minimize the inconvenience that the people will have and not solutions that
will eradicate the problems.

7. In your own opinion, what would be the risk reduction strategies that you can implement in
your community?

The community should invest in infrastructure upgrades and modernize equipment for
better monitoring and control. This way, we can lessen electrical outages and reduce the risk of
damage from weather-related events. Sustainable drainage systems are also essential in
managing flash flooding as they help manage stormwater runoff and filter pollutants to reduce
vulnerability to flash flooding while also protecting lives and property. Lastly, the Luyang River,
in our community, has been one of the primary surface water sources that supply potable water
to cities such as Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, and Talisay. Despite that fact, our community itself lacks
water service. Implementing water reuse and conservation measures to optimize water use
efficiency can improve water service reliability and ensure access to safe and reliable drinking
water for residents, businesses, and essential services.

8. INCLUDE SITE DOCUMENTATION

CHAPTER 2
A. ESSAY

Directions: Read and analyze the give question on Natural disaster. Write your answer on a long

size bond paper. (5 points each item)

1. Is the risk of a major natural disaster occurring in the Philippines increasing or decreasing?
Defend your position.

It is a fact well known that the Philippines is one the countries that are at the highest
risk for natural disasters, mainly due to the country's geographical location. It seems that the
risk of a major natural disaster occurring in the Philippines increasing because of factors such as
population growth, urbanization, and environmental degradation. The rapid growth of the
population has led to environmental degradation due to urbanization. Deforestation, flattening
of mountains to create housing, and improper land use practices exacerbate the risk of natural
disasters in the Philippines. Loss of forest cover reduces the natural buffer against landslides,
flash floods, and soil erosion, while degradation of ecosystems weakens their ability to provide
natural protection and resilience.
2. Compare and contrast a “Drought disaster” versus a “flood disaster” in terms of the health
consequences on the affected population and its impact on the healthcare system?

Droughts and floods are both natural disasters related to water, but they have different
causes, impacts, and characteristics. Drought is a creeping disaster, while flood is a rapid-onset
event. Droughts typically occur due to prolonged periods of below-average precipitation, leading
to water scarcity and soil moisture depletion. Meanwhile, flood is an effect of prolonged rainfall
that causes a river or stream to overflow and flood surrounding areas.

3. Compare and contrast the adverse health outcomes resulting from extreme heat and winter /
ice storms?

Extreme heat events and winter/ice storms pose distinct but significant risks to public
health, with differing adverse outcomes. Heat is the primary weather-related killer in the world.
Extreme heat can lead to heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion, heatstroke,
dehydration, and heat cramps. It can also cause worsening of chronic conditions and respiratory
problems. Meanwhile, overexposure to cold weather poses risks such as hypothermia, frostbite,
slip-and-fall injuries, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Vulnerable populations, lack of access to
cooling or heating, and disruptions to essential services are common risk factors associated with
both types of extreme weather events.

B. Do it yourself

Directions: Make your own Family Communication Plan using the format of ready.gov.

Answers should be real and not just a pigment of your imagination. Take and submit a photo

(printed on bond paper will suffice) of the finished product that is placed in your household

where it is readily accessible to every family member. example in your refrigerator. (10 points

item).

CHAPTER 3

ESSAY

Directions: Read and answer as directed. Correlate your answers with the concept of bug – in

or Bug – out. Write your answer on a long size bond paper. (10 points each item)

1. During Typhoon Odette, what were your family decision at that time? Bug – out or bug – in?
What were the reasons that lead to that decision?
 During typhoon Odette, our family decided to bug in. Aside from our house being just a
few walks away from the evacuation center, we also decided to stay home because we were
more at ease in our house. We have all the necessary resources, such as food, water, and other
emergency equipment. My family chose to observe the weather and the degree of the typhoon
first and then decide whether it was time to evacuate or not.

2. If faced with the same typhoon severity, will your family decide to do the same or not? Give
your reasons?

During typhoon Odette, the evacuation center, the Carmen National High School - Senior
High School Building, faced a challenge. It was newly built back then and was a four-story
building. Although it was able to protect hundreds of people from the impacts of the typhoon,
the ceiling on the fourth floor of the building was destroyed by the strong winds, which caused
fear and panic among the evacuees. Taking this into consideration, I think my family will still
decide to stay at home where we are all safe and comfortable.