Senior High School

Disaster Readiness and Risk

Reduction
Module 16:
Family Survival Kits and DRR-
Related Laws and Policies

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DISASTER READINESS AND RISK REDUCTION
Module 16: Family Survival Kits and DRR-Related Laws and Policies
Second Edition, 2021

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 Senior High School

Disaster Readiness and Risk

Reduction
Module 16:
Family Survival Kits and DRR-
Related Laws and Policies

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Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear
learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities,
questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you
to understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you
step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in

each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module
or if you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better
understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer
the post-test to self-check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each
activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.

In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are
also provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on
how they can best help you on your home-based learning.

Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on
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If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in

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 Target

The family that prepares for emergencies will likely survive if and when
disaster happens. This means that they have to pre-positioned materials that are
needed in times of need. Extreme poverty situation of the family may hinder it to
prepare for survival materials, much more on practicing/rehearsing the emergency
protocols or drills. However, at a minimum the family has to prepare and coordinate
with their local government units. There are available resources of the government
which may be utilized to address the need for disaster preparedness which includes
information dissemination, providing survival kits and materials. We must also have
realized that the community disaster plan which has been formulated through a
community participatory approach will contribute greatly in disaster preparedness,
mitigation, prevention, response, and rehabilitation of affected communities.

After going through this alternative instructional resource learning material,

you are expected to:
• Prepare survival kits and materials for one’s family and for public
information and advocacy. (DRR11/12-IIg-h-46)

• Explain DRR-related laws and policies (DRR11/12-Iii-j-47)

Before going on, check how much you know about this topic. Answer
the pretest in a separate sheet of paper.

Pre-test
Directions: Read carefully each item. Write only the letter of the best answer for
each test item. Use a separate sheet for your answers.
1. Which is a package of basic tools and supplies prepared in advance as an aid to
survival?
A. Bag B. Make-up kit
C. Medicine kit D. Survival kit

2. One of the materials inside the survival kit that is used to produce sound to alarm,
to call or ask help. What is it?
A. Battery-powered radio B. Fire Alarm
C. Flashlight D. Whistle

3. In case of blackout, what do you need to find your way, your household members,
and to signal rescuers?
A. Battery-powered radio B. Fire Alarm
C. Flashlight D. Whistle

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4. Which is helpful to monitor the latest weather condition or updates for
announcement of rescue operations?
A. Battery-powered radio B. Fire Alarm
C. Flashlight D. Whistle

5. Which of the following is useful to make the members of the household prepared
and informed about how the family will respond to disaster or emergency?
A. Family forum B. Family preparedness plan
C. Medicine kit D. Survival kit

6. Who is the chairperson of the NDRRMC?

A. Secretary of Department of Interior and Local Governance
B. Secretary of Department of National Defense
C. Secretary of Department of Science and Technology
D. Secretary of Department of Social Welfare and Development

7. What is the act strengthening the Philippine disaster risk reduction and
management system?
A. R. A. No. 10112 B. R. A. No. 10112
C. R. A. No. 10121 D. R. A. No. 12101

8. What agency is mandated to guard against external and internal threats to

national peace and security in times of peace, war and disasters?
A. Department of Social Welfare and Development
B. Department of Science and Technology
C. Department of National Defense
D. Department of Interior and Local Governance

9. Which is NOT a vice-chairman of the DRRMC organizational structure? The

secretary of ______.
A. Department of Education
B. Department of Interior and Local Governance
C. Department of Science and Technology
D. Department of Social Welfare and Development

10. How many provincial DRRMC are there in the Philippines?

A. 17 B. 79 C. 122 D. 1,512

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 Jumpstart

Direction: Assess the preparedness of your family using the checklist below and
answer the follow up questions.
Not
Available/
Family Survival Kits and Materials available/
Present/Yes
Absent/No
1.First aid kit
2.Cellphone with chargers or solar chargers
3.Garbage bags
4.Battery-powered or hand crank radio
5.Copy of your emergency plan, copies of important
document and cash in small bills
6.Water, 4 liters per person per day for 3 days to
one week, for drinking and sanitation
7.Battery-powered or hand crank flashlight with
extra batteries
8.Whistle to signal help
9.Clothing and footwear
10.Dust mask and gloves
11.Three day to one-week supply of nonperishable
food (Canned goods) and manual can opener
12.The barangay has established a systematic
information/announcement system during
emergency.
13.We practice and revise our evacuation plan
every year.
14.Our barangay has evacuation plan and we know
the safe evacuation areas.

1. Based on the checklist, which item is difficult to get? Why?

__________________________________________________________________________________
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2. If you are to remove three items from the list, what would it be? Explain the
reason why the three items are not so important?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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Family Survival Kits and Materials Useful for Public

Information Advocacy

Emergency / disaster supply kit / survival kit is bag that contains supplies
that one would require to survive when evacuating from disaster.

The first 72 hours after a disaster is critical. Supply of water, food, electricity,
communication lines may not be available. In addition, access to public safety
services, rescue, clinics or hospitals may not be possible. Hence, individuals should
be prepared to be self-reliant and be able to survive for at least 3 days or 72 hours.

Basic emergency / disaster kit items are commonly found in households already
like flashlight, battery or crank operated radio. Food, water and blanket. The kit
must be organized, easy to find and easy to carry, and should be checked every 6
months to make sure the items are in good condition. The following are the items
essential in a disaster kit:
1. Water
• A person can survive without food intake for 5 days as long as there is water
intake. Prepare clean water in clean airtight containers for washing,
drinking and cooking:
• 4 liters per person per day (1 liter for drinking and 3 liters for sanitation)

2. Food
•Store only non-perishable food such as canned foods (easy-toopen), crackers,
dried fruit, dry cereal
• Juice (canned, tetra-pack)
• Food should be sufficient for three days consumption of every family
member.
• Disposable plates and utensils.

3. Tools
•Maps with indication of evacuation sites and routes
• Whistle
• Flashlight with extra batteries (or self-powered flashlight)
• List of Emergency numbers to call
• Multi-purpose knife
• Matches or lighter and candles
• AM radio transistor with extra batteries or self-powered
• Blankets
• Sleeping bag

4. Personal effects and hygiene kit

• Extra Clothing (Short and long-sleeved shirts, pants, jackets, socks, etc.)
• Undergarments

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 • Antibacterial soap
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Comb/ hair brush
• Tissue paper

5. Important family documents and money

• Keep these in a plastic envelope or any waterproof container
• Money should be in the form of cash and loose change (atm machines may
not be working)
• Prepaid cards
• List of important information (security insurance number, driver's license,
passport number, bank account details, insurance policy, etc.)
• Important documents: Birth certificates, passport, marriage contract,
diploma, insurance certificates, land titles, etc.

6. First aid kit

• Disposable Gloves
• Adhesive Strips
• Sterile medical tap
• Thermometer
• Adhesive Bandage
• First aid manual
• Pain reliever and antibiotics
• Anti-diarrhea medication
• Prescription medication (if needed)

DRR Related Laws and Principles

Republic Act No. 10121, known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management (DRRM) Act of 2010, is an act mandated to strengthen disaster
management in the Philippines, a country prone to natural hazards. Signed on May
27, 2010, it aims to develop a framework and roll out resources that will enable the
national government, the local government units, and other stakeholders to build
communities that can survive disasters.
The DRRM Act adopts and adheres to principles & strategies consistent with
the international standards set by the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA). The HFA
is a comprehensive, action‐oriented response to international concern about the
growing impacts of disasters on individuals, communities & national development.
The HFA was formulated and adopted by 168 governments at the World Conference
on Disaster Reduction held in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan in 2005. It is aimed at
building the resilience of nations and communities to disasters, and reducing
vulnerabilities and risks to hazards. On September 14, 2009, the Philippine Senate
ratified the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response
(AADMER) which is ASEAN’s affirmation of its commitment to the HFA.

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 DRRMC Organizational Structure and Functions

1. Chairperson/Chairman - Secretary of National Defense

Department of National Defense (DND) – the agency mandated to guard
against external and internal threats to national peace and security in times of peace,
war and disasters

Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) – the implementing arm of the NDRRMC
and has the primary mission of administering a comprehensive national civil defense
and DRRM program

2. Vice-Chairmen – four secretaries of

Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
– for prevention and mitigation
– provide central direction, leadership and coordination of scientific and
technological efforts and ensure that the results there from are geared and utilized
in areas of maximum economic and social benefits for the people *PHIVOLCS and
PAGASA
Department of the Interior and Local Governance (DILG)
– for preparedness
– develops and implements comprehensive national and local
preparedness and response, policies, plans and systems

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

– for response
– provides, Water Sanitation and Health (WASH) needs and assorted
medicines from Department of Health (DOH). DSWD is also conducting assessment
and validation to provide Cash-for-Work assistance to qualified beneficiaries

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)

– for rehabilitation and recovery
– prepares report providing synthesis of the overall impact of disasters
including that on the macroeconomy, poverty, incomes and employment

Members: Thirty-Nine (39)

*Fourteen (14) line departments (DOH, DENR, DA, DepEd, DOE, DOF, DTI,
DOTC, DBM, DPWH, DFA, DOJ, DOLE and DOT)
*Twelve (12) other government agencies / offices (Office of the Executive
Secretary, OPAPP, CHED, AFP, PNP, Office of the Press Secretary, NAPC-VDC,
NCRFW, HUDCC, Climate Change Commission, PHILHEALTH and OCD)
*Two (2) GFIs (GSIS and SSS)
*One quasi-government agency (Philippine Red Cross)
*Five (5) LGU Leagues (ULAP, LPP, LGP, LMP and LMB)
*Four (4) Civil Society Organizations
*One (1) Private Sector Organization
*Executive Director: OCD Administrator with the rank of Undersecretary

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 DRRMCs Network
National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council
17 Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils
79 Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils
122 City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils
1,512 Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils
42,026 Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council

Who can declare a State of Calamity?

The President can declare a state of calamity upon the recommendation of the
NDRRMC. The local sanggunian may now also declare and lift the state of calamity
within their locality. This is upon the recommendation of the LDRRMC based on the
results of the damage assessment and needs analysis (Sec. 16).

What are remedial measures?

Remedial measures are the mandatory courses of action which shall
immediately be undertaken during the declaration of a state of calamity (Sec. 17).
These are as follows:
1. Imposition of a price ceiling on basic necessities and prime
commodities
2. Prevention of overpricing/profiteering and hoarding of prime commodities,
medicines and petroleum products
3. Programming/reprogramming of funds for the repair and upgrading of
public infrastructure
4. Granting of no‐interest loans by government financing institutions to the
most affected population

How will DRRMCs coordinate during a disaster?

The LDRRMCs take the lead in preparing for, responding to, and recovering
from the effects of any disaster based on the following criteria (Sec. 15):
The Barangay Development Council– One (1) barangay is affected.
The City/Municipal DRRMCs— Two (2) or more barangays are affected.
The Provincial DRRMC ‐ two (2) or more cities/municipalities are affected.
The Regional DRRMC—Two (2) or more provinces are affected.
The NDRRMC— Two (2) or more regions are affected.

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 Explore

Here are some enrichment activities for you to work on to

master and strengthen the basic concepts you have
learned from this lesson.

Enrichment Activity 1
Direction: Identify the terms being referred to by the statements below.
Select the correct word inside the box.

A. Food E. Drinking water H. cellphone

B. Flashlight F. Important documents I. whistle

C. First aid kit G. Clothing J. AM radio transistor

D. blanket

1. It is needed to provide immediate hydration and source of energy when you

have nothing to eat.
2. It is used to contact and inform people in authority about the disaster.
3. This include crackers, instant foods, canned goods, and not perishable to
sustain for days.
4. This is helpful to monitor the latest weather condition or updates for
announcement of rescue operations.
5. It is very important to be able to produce sound to alarm, to call or ask help.
6. This will save you from trouble of getting replacement after the disaster where
record and identifications are very important.
7. In case of blackout, you need this to find your way, your household members,
and to signal rescuers.
8. A material needed to make you warm and have something to cover your body
to take some rest.
9. It is used to change when you are cold and wet.
10. This is important to cure wounds or illness brought by the disaster.

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Enrichment Activity 2

A. Direction: Fill in the appropriate local chief executive of the government level.
Who are the corresponding local chief executive of the following in your area?

Province: ___________________________________________________________
City/Municipality: __________________________________________________
Barangay: ___________________________________________________________
School: ______________________________________________________________

B. Answer the question briefly.

In your locality, have you experienced disaster? What kind of disaster? How did the
DRRMC act to address the disaster? Explain the process.
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

Rubric
Category 5 4 3 2
Quality of It was written It was written It had little It had no
Writing in an in an style and style and
extraordinary interesting poorly very poorly
style and well style and organized. organized.
organized. somewhat
organized.
Grammar, No spelling, Few spelling, A number of So many
Usage and punctuation punctuation spelling, spelling,
Mechanics or errors, minor punctuation punctuation
grammatical grammatical or and
errors errors grammatical grammatical
errors errors that it
interferes
with the
meaning

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 Deepen

Make a poster conveying the importance of a disaster kit / survival kit and knowing
the DRR Related Laws and Principles.

Rubric

Category 5 4 3 2

Content ‐ The text and One or two The text and No original
graphics used elements graphics are text or
Originality on the poster of text and made graphics
reflect an graphics by the student, made
but are based by the
exceptional used on the on the student are
poster included.
degree of designs or
student reflect student ideas of others.
creativity in
their creativity in
creation their
creation
and/or display.
and/or display.

Graphics ‐ All graphics are All graphics are All graphics Graphics do
Relevance related to related to the relate to the not relate to
the topic and topic and most topic. the topic
make it easier
make it easier to understand.
to understand.

Attractiveness The poster is The poster is The poster is The poster

exceptionally attractive in acceptably is
attractive in terms of attractive distractingly
terms of design, layout though it messy or
and neatness. very
design, layout, Color and space may be a bit
use are good messy. poorly
and neatness. designed.
but a little
The overall disorganized. It is not
organization attractive.
and use of color

and space make

the poster
interesting.

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 Gauge

A. Determine where does the following belong. Choose your answer from the box.
Write only the letter of your choice.

A. Food C. Personal effects and hygiene kit

B. Tools D. Family documents E. First aid kit

1. adhesive strip
2. extra clothing
3. canned goods
4. birth certificates
5. flashlight

B. Write only the letter of the best answer for each test item.

6. What year was Republic Act 10121 enacted?

A. 2000 B. 2005 C. 2010 D. 2015

7. Who can declare the State of Calamity?

A. The President B. The Governor
C. The Mayor D. The Barangay Captain

8. Which of the following government agencies is NOT a part of the NDRRMC?

A. Department of Social Welfare and Development
B. Department of Health
C. Department of Education
D. Civil Service Commission
9. According to RA 10121, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Council should be headed by which of the following?
A. President of the Philippines
B. Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government
C. Secretary of the Department of the National Defense
D. Vice President of the Philippines

10. What is the primary objective of DRR?

A. Change lives B. Help live
C. Save lives D. Touch lives

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C. Answer the questions briefly but substantially. 5 points each.
1. As a responsible member of the society, how can you help in conducting
information dissemination and advocacy programs on the preparation of survival
kits?
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
2. What is the meaning of Integrated Climate Risk Management? How is it different
from Disaster Risk Reduction, Adaptation, and Mitigation Strategies?
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

Rubric:

Very informative and well-organized 5

Somewhat informative and organized 4

Gives some new information and fairly 3

organized

Gives few new information and poorly 2

organized

Gives no new information and very poorly 1

organized

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Gauge
1. E Explore Pre-test
2. C Enrichment 1. D
3. A Activity 1 2. D
4. D 1. E 3. C
5. B 2. H 4. A
6. C 3. A 5. B
7. A 4. J 6. B
8. D 5. I 7. C
9. C 6. F 8. C
10. C 7. B 9. A
11- 15 8. D 10. B
Answers may 9. G
vary 10. C
Answer Key
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Cabeguin, F. A. (2020). Disaster Readiness Risk Reduction Quarter 2- Module 12:

Community-based Disaster Management, Preparedness Plan, Survival Kits and
Materials for Advocacy. Department of Education – Bureau of Learning
Resources (DepEd – BLR)

Cabeguin, F. A. (2020). Disaster Readiness Risk Reduction Quarter 2- Module 13:

DRR-related Laws and Policies. Department of Education – Bureau of Learning
Resources (DepEd – BLR)

Garcia, G. U. (2020). Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction Quarter 2/Module

10/Week8. Department of Education – Division of Cagayan de Oro City

Rimando, R. E. (2016). Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction. Rex Bookstore,

Inc. Sampaloc, Manila

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