DRRR 11 resulting from an international or civil

war. In such situations, large numbers of

RING OF FIRE people are displaced from their homes
– a path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by due to the lack of personal safety and the
active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes. disruption of basic infrastructure
including food distribution, water,
Classification of Disasters electricity, and sanitation, or
communities are left stranded and
Disasters can be divided into 2 large categories: isolated in their own homes unable to
access assistance.
A. Natural Disasters – a natural phenomenon is
caused by natural forces, such as earthquakes, CHARACTERISTICS OF DISASTERS
typhoon, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, fires, Disasters are inherently unexpected or happen
tornadoes, and extreme temperatures. They can be quickly with little or no warning. As a result,
classified as rapid onset disasters and those with disaster( both man-made and those resulting
progressive onset, such as droughts that lead to from natural events) cause widespread death,
famine. These events, usually sudden, can have injury, and property damage. There is indeed
tremendous effects. truth to the saying that thing that can hurt you
are thing that you do not see coming.
B. Man-made - Disasters caused by man are those in
which major direct causes are identifiable intentional Disasters cannot be managed through normal
or non-intentional human means. They require the immediate and
actions. effective intervention of both National
Such man-made disasters are crime, arson, civil Government (NGA’s) and Non Government
disorder, terrorism, war, biological/chemical threat, Organizations (NGO’s) to help meet the needs
cyber attacks. of victim. Disaster create demands beyond the
capacity of government. During disaster, the
Subdivided into three categories: situation is usually beyond capabilities of a
Local Government Units (LGU’s) or the
1. Technological/industrial disasters - National Government to respond and
Unregulated industrialization and inadequate handle.
safety standards increase the risk for
industrial disasters. When the President declares a state of
emergency, response and recovery programs
EXAMPLE: leaks of hazardous materials; accidental should be formulated and implemented by both
explosions; bridge or road collapses, or the public and NGO’s.
vehicle collisions; Power cuts
The following also characterize disasters:
2. Terrorism/Violence - the threat of terrorism • Knows no political boundaries
has also increased due to the spread of • Requires restricted and new responding
technologies involving nuclear, biological, and organizations
chemical agents used to develop weapons of • Creates new tasks and requires more
mass destruction. people as disaster responder
• Renders useless routine emergency
EXAMPLE : bombs or explosions; release of chemical response equipment and facilities
materials; release of biological agents; release of • Worsens the confusion over the roles of
radioactive agents; multiple or massive shootings; people and organizations.
mutinies • Exposes the lack of disaster planning,
response and coordination.
3. Complex humanitarian emergencies - the • Inexperienced disaster organizations
term complex emergency is usually used to often fail to see their proper roles.
describe the humanitarian emergency
 IMPACTS OF DISASTERS
Disasters often results from the failure to anticipate
the timing and enormity of natural hazards. Little lead
time is left to make preparations such as evacuation
and strengthening of structures. Disasters do not only
result in deaths and destruction or damage to homes
and buildings.

• Medical Effect
• Damage to Critical Facilities
• Disruption of Transportation
• Economic Impact
• Global Environmental Change
• Social and Political Impact

WARNING SIRENS (PROTOCOL BDRRMC)

1ST ALARM ALISTO

ISANG MINUTONG IHANDA ANG SURVIVAL O
PAGTUNOG DISASTER KIT
2ND ALARM LUMIKAS
TATLONG MINUTONG AT MAGTUNGO SA MGA
PAGTUNOG TINATALAGANG
EVACUATION AREA
3RD ALARM
LIMANG MINUTONG PUWERSAHANG
PAGTUNOG PAGLIKAS