SAINT JOSEPH COLLEGE of SINDANGAN INCORPORATED

National Highway, Poblacion, Sindangan,

Zamboanga del Norte, 7112 Philippines

Senior High School Department

SY 2020-2021

DISASTER READINESS AND RISK REDUCTION

Lesson: 2
Lesson Title: Types and Effects of Disasters
Learning Target: At the end of the lesson, the students CAN:
1.1. identify areas/locations exposed to hazards that may lead to
disasters.
1.2. describe the effects of disasters on one’s life; and
1.3. analyze disaster from the different perspectives
physical, psychological, socio- cultural, economic, political, and
biological).
Reference:
1. Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction Diwa Textbook. pp.5-11
2. Building Resilient communities, Phoenix Publishing House., pp. 41-51

Values: Love of life: sensitivity, awareness

Time Duration: 4 hours
Week: 2nd Week

APK: Watch videos of different disaster in the Philippines. Identify these disasters.

Introduction:
In this module, you will learn the different types of disaster that are classified to the
hazards that caused them to happen. You will know that the effects of disaster may vary
and/or mostly depending on the severity of the exposure of life, property, and the
environment to the hazard

I. Essential Ideas
TYPES OF DISASTERS

1. Natural Disasters are devastating outcomes that result from natural hazards.
Ex. Collapse of houses from landslide and incinerated grasslands from volcanic
eruptions.
2. Man- made disasters- also called technological disasters, are destructive from
man- made hazards
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 Ex. bomb explosions, chemical spills, and even war.

Effects of Disasters- (refer to the book for the definition)

1. Primary effects- are direct situations arising from the disaster.
ex. Typhoon can cause flooding

2. Secondary effects- are situations resulting from the primary effects.

ex. flooding may lead to disruption of electrical & water services
3. Tertiary effects- are those that are not experienced as a disaster is taking place
but can be felt some time after the disaster has occurred
ex. flooding may lead to changes of channels of rivers

Affected Components
A. People –after a disaster takes place, the number of casualties is assessed.
- missing persons
- injured people
- people who got sick due to disaster
- people who have been evacuated or relocated
- loss of family members
The loss of family member, friends and other love ones is the most tragic
effects of disaster to people. The pain is exacerbated when love ones remain
missing even years after disaster.
B. Buildings and Infrastructures /Physical
- homes
- buildings
- workplaces
- commercial sites
- schools
- hospitals
- churches
- roads/bridges
With the damage of home and other infrastructures, the people of the
affected community do not just lack shelter from the elements; they have
lost most of their properties, if not all, and have to practically rebuild their
lives as they slowly replace what they have lost.

C. Economy-When a disaster strikes, its effects on the economy of the affected

are
definitely felt.
- Business
- Transportation
- Communication

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 - Electrical Power
- Fuel
- Sewerage
- Livelihood
- Household
- Companies
- School
- Transport Services

The damage of public infrastructure disrupts the operations of transport

services and this in turn affects the movement of people, goods, and services.
All these have serious implications on the economic life of a community.

D. Psychological – includes state of mental capacity and health. Perception of self-

capability to respond to disasters, fear, etc.
E. Political- includes government structure, diplomatic issues, etc.
D. Environment- Disasters can cause negative effects on the air, soil, water, and
Ecosystem
E. Biological- includes flora and fauna in environment. In the aftermath of
disaster,
humans and animals that have been injured become susceptible to
infections or communicable disease.

II. Learning Experiences

A. Clarifying Understanding
Activity: Disaster Effects Diagram
Directions: Choose one disaster and possible effects. Classify them according to
their types.

Staff can’t report to

Office facilities
work
destroyed

Earthquake

Telecom failure
Power disruption

(sample graphic organizer of disaster effect)

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B. Processing Question:

1. How do disasters affect people? environment?

III. Lifelong Learning

Disaster can be natural and man-made. These disasters cause human,

economic, and environmental impacts that greatly affect a community. How can you
be positive during disaster/s? Can you still see the beauty of life in times of disaster?

Prepared by:

MICHELLE H. DOMINGO J. KIM O. BATULA

Subject Teacher SHS Principal

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 SAINT JOSEPH COLLEGE of SINDANGAN INCORPORATED
National Highway, Poblacion, Sindangan,
Zamboanga del Norte, 7112 Philippines

Senior High School Department

SY 2020-2021

DISASTER READINESS AND RIKS REDUCTION

Name:
Grade/Section:
Date Accomplished:
ACTIVITY SHEET 2
Types and Effects of Disaster

1. Basic mapping of Disasters in the Philippines.

Identify disasters that have taken place in the Philippines in the past five years.
Analyze their causes and impacts on the communities that are directly affected and
the country in general.
In your analysis, please highlight the following

1. The type of disaster that has taken place, whether its natural, man-made,
technological or a combination of sociocultural hazards.

2. The causes and effects of the disaster for example, effects on the livelihood of the
people and on the country.

3. Based on the facts you answered, write a the finding of your assessment of the
type of disaster and identify the key position on the matter.

Please give emphasis on:

1. What went wrong that led the disaster? What are the factors which aggravated the
disaster’s damage?

2. What could have been done by the government, the community, or by the people to
avert such disaster or to reduce the risks involved?

3. What should be done to avoid another disaster of the same nature to happen?

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Rubrics for Basic mapping of disasters in the Philippines and position paper.

Category 4 3 2 1

Stays on topic Stays on topic Stays on topic Stays on topic It was hard to tell
All(100%) of the All(99-90%) of the All(89-75%) of the what the topic
time time time was

Accuracy All supportive Almost all Most supportive No facts are

of facts facts are reported supportive facts facts are reported reported or most
accurately are reported accurately are inaccurately
accurately reported

Sequencing of Information is Most information Some information There is no clear

Information organized in is organized in is organized in plan for the
clear, logical way. clear, logical way. clear, logical way. organization of
It is easy to information.
anticipate the
type of material
that might be
next

Prepared by:

MICHELLE H. DOMINGO J. KIM O. BATULA

Subject Teacher SHS Principal

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