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Assignment#3 GEC 103

The document is a student assignment submitted by Jennylyn Xyrrielle D. Leron analyzing whether a disaster preparedness seminar she attended achieved its purpose despite a recent landslide in Maco, Davao de Oro. While the seminar focused on earthquakes and fires, Leron argues that the concepts of readiness and reaction taught can help reduce the effects of unplanned disasters like landslides. Furthermore, continuous investment in training and preparedness is crucial to creating resilient communities that can better handle future crises.

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Assignment#3 GEC 103

The document is a student assignment submitted by Jennylyn Xyrrielle D. Leron analyzing whether a disaster preparedness seminar she attended achieved its purpose despite a recent landslide in Maco, Davao de Oro. While the seminar focused on earthquakes and fires, Leron argues that the concepts of readiness and reaction taught can help reduce the effects of unplanned disasters like landslides. Furthermore, continuous investment in training and preparedness is crucial to creating resilient communities that can better handle future crises.

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Republic of the Philippines

Laguna State Polytechnic University


Province of Laguna

GEC 103: The Contemporary World

Module 1: Globalization
Assignment #3

Submitted by:
Leron, Jennylyn Xyrrielle D.
1 st Year Mathematics Major

Submitted to:
Prof. Bryant Bennet Atencia
February 19, 2024
Do you think the seminar you have attended has fulfilled its purpose despite the
recent disaster?

The recent tragic landslide in Maco, Davao de Oro, highlights the vital importance
of disaster preparedness seminars such as the "Fire and Earthquake Drill." Although the
seminar's main objective was to educate people about emergency response procedures
and foster a culture of safety, it is important to note that landslides are not specifically
covered in these seminars.

The importance of being prepared was cruelly revealed in the wake of the
landslide. It would be excellent for people who have attended seminars such as the one
I attended to be better prepared to react to events like this quickly and efficiently. They
would be aware of the value of indicators of early warning, the necessity of evacuation
protocols, and the necessity of coordinated efforts during relief and rescue operations.

Furthermore, although the seminar's main focus was on earthquakes and fires, the
concepts of readiness and reaction are frequently applicable to other kinds of natural
disasters. The seminar's taught information and skills, including risk assessment,
communication procedures, and first aid, can be extremely helpful in reducing the effects
of unplanned disasters such as landslides.

The tragic events that occurred in Maco serve as an unsettling reminder of the
unpredictability of natural disasters and the value of taking preventative action to lessen
their effects. While no amount of planning can totally remove the risk, programs like the
"Fire and Earthquake Drill" seminar are essential in providing people and communities
with the information and resources they need to react appropriately in an emergency.
Therefore, making continuous investments in training and preparedness programs is
crucial to creating more resilient communities and lowering the proportion of people who
perish and damage property in the event of future disasters.

In conclusion, the "Fire and Earthquake Drill" seminar most certainly achieved its
main goal of teaching attendees and increasing awareness of emergency response
methods, even though no lecture or training program is perfect. Its significance should be
evaluated in light of both its direct effects and its contribution to a larger culture of
readiness and safety. Sustained activities to enhance and perfect these workshops are
critical to guaranteeing that people are suitably prepared to handle crises.

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