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DRR Lesson 1

This document discusses disaster readiness and risk reduction (DRRR). It begins by asking what comes to mind when hearing the word "DRRR" and defining what DRRR means. It then discusses natural processes that shape the Earth like plate tectonics, atmospheric processes, biological accumulation, and human activities. The document goes on to define hazards and disasters, provide examples of different hazards, and discuss factors that influence disaster risk like physical, psychological, economic, political, biological, and socio-cultural factors. It emphasizes that understanding the nature and effects of disasters is important for minimizing their impacts.

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DRR Lesson 1

This document discusses disaster readiness and risk reduction (DRRR). It begins by asking what comes to mind when hearing the word "DRRR" and defining what DRRR means. It then discusses natural processes that shape the Earth like plate tectonics, atmospheric processes, biological accumulation, and human activities. The document goes on to define hazards and disasters, provide examples of different hazards, and discuss factors that influence disaster risk like physical, psychological, economic, political, biological, and socio-cultural factors. It emphasizes that understanding the nature and effects of disasters is important for minimizing their impacts.

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DRRR

What comes to
your mind, when
you hear the word
DRRR?
What does
DRRR
means?
Impression about
the subject DRR?
DISASTER
READINESS
AND RISK
REDUCTION
What are the natural
processes that shape
the Planet Earth Today?
Review: Natural Processes
Possible answers:
I. Plate tectonics – leading to mountain building,
volcanism, ocean formation, etc.
II. Atmospheric processes – formation of clouds,
precipitation, wind, etc.
III. Biological accumulation – reef building, colony
formation, forestation, etc.
IV. Human activities – urbanization, extracting
resources, geoengineering, etc.
MOTIVATION (10 MINS)
Definition of Hazard
1. Recall a recent or historical
disastrous event. Ask the
learners to tell the class what
they know about
it.
MOTIVATION (10 MINS)
Definition of Hazard
2. Emphasize how the Philippines is one
of the most hazardous countries in the
world, having more than 20 tropical
cyclones in a year, earthquakes
everyday, and more than 20 active
volcanoes found
all over the country.
MOTIVATION (10 MINS)
Definition of Hazard
3. Introduce the basic definition of
Hazard and Disaster. Call
learners to highlight the
differences
between the two terms:
HAZARD - (adapted by
Philippines DRR Law, 2010):
A dangerous phenomenon, substance,
human activity or condition that may cause
loss of life, injury or other health impacts,
property damage, loss of livelihoods and
services, social and economic disruption, or
environmental damage.
DISASTER
A serious disruption of the functioning of
a community or a society involving
widespread human, material, economic,
or environmental losses and impacts which
exceeds the ability of the affected community
or society to cope using its own resources.
Activity 1: Classifying Phenomena according to
Hazards (40 mins.)
A. Ground shaking------------
B. Tornado----------------------
C. Landslide--------------------
D. Flood-------------------------
E. Indoor fire-------------------
F. Lava flow---------------------
G. Industrial pollution--------
H. Typhoon----------------------
I. Forest fire---------------------
J. Liquefaction-----------------
K. Storm surge-----------------
L. Tsunami-----------------------
M. Extreme rainfall-------------
N. Earthquake
O. Volcanic Eruption
PRACTICE 1 (40 MINS)
Activity 1: Classifying Phenomena according to Hazards (40
mins.)
Pre-Activity (5 mins.)
1. List down these hazards on the board. Explain anything that some learners might not
recall.
A. Ground shaking------------NATURAL--GEOLOGICAL
B. Tornado----------------------NATURAL----METEOROLOGICAL
C. Landslide--------------------NATURAL------GEOLOGICAL
D. Flood-------------------------NATURAL------HYDROLOGICAL
E. Indoor fire-------------------MAN-MADE
F. Lava flow---------------------NATURAL----GEOLOGICAL
G. Industrial pollution---------MAN-MMADE
H. Typhoon----------------------NATURAL------METEOLOGICAL
I. Forest fire---------------------NATURAL------CLIMATOLOGICAL
J. Liquefaction------------------NATURAL-------HYDRO---GEOPHYSICAL
K. Storm surge-----------------NATURAL--------METEOROLOGICAL
L. Tsunami-----------------------NATURAL--------GEOLOGICAL
M. Extreme rainfall-------------NATURAL------METEOROLOGICAL
During Activity (5 mins.)
2. Ask the learners to classify the phenomena in a
table. They can classify them in any way they want
but they have to describe the basis of their
classification. Make them write their answers in their
activity notebook.
3. Ask the learners to pair up with their seatmate (if odd
numbered class, one group can be three learners) and
tell them that they have to come up with a final
classification scheme written on a
sheet of paper. They should discuss the differences
and similarities, if any, and the basis for their
classification with each other.
Post Activity (30 mins.)
4. Choose a volunteer to share with the
class the classification that they made.
5. Allow the learners to compare their
answers with the one written on the board.
Use this as a jump off point to the discussion
of the types of hazards listed below.
Natural hazards
are naturally occurring
physical phenomena caused
either by rapid or slow onset
events
1. Geological
(earthquakes, landslides, tsunamis and volcanic
activity),
2. Hydrological
(avalanches and floods),
3. Climatological
(extreme temperatures, drought and wildfires),

4.Meteorological
(cyclones and storms/wave surges)
5.Biological
(disease epidemics and insect/animal plagues).
Technological or man-made
hazards
(complex emergencies/conflicts,
famine, displaced populations,
industrial accidents and transport
accidents) are events that are caused by
humans and occur in or close to human
settlements.
This can include environmental
degradation, pollution and accidents.
ACTIVITY 2
IDENTIFYING IMPACTS OF
HAZARDS
ROLE PLAY ACTIVITY
1. This activity is meant for the learners to think independently
and their quick analysis on the
impacts of certain hazards according to specific locations.

A: Family in concrete house near the highway far


from river and mountain
B: Mountain climbers going up the slope
C: Exchange learners in a local family home in the
barrio near the river
D: Friends in a beach resort
E: Fishermen out on the sea
F: Passengers in a jeep along a road with moderate
traffic
Pre-activity (5 mins)
1. Divide the class into 6 groups. Explain
to the class that this activity is meant to let
them imagine the impacts of certain
phenomena (the hazards) on specific
settings. Then, assign each group a
certain setting (based on the letters
above) in the same locality that they must
commit to for each hazard.
2. Explain the guidelines (below) for the activity:
A. There should be one reporter, who will explain what the group is
representing.
B. The rest of the group, actors, will take on roles, whether of living or non-
living things. But there should always be at least one human in every
situation. For example, they can be all humans, or one human and the rest
are either animals, plants, or inanimate objects.
C. No member is needed to represent the hazard.
D. The actors must represent what is happening to the living and/or non-
living things caught in the given situation. The assumption is that they are
unable to avoid the situation.
E. 5-10 minutes to make a depiction.
F. The grade will be based on the accuracy of the depiction of possible
impacts, not on the acting.
G. Each group should submit the list of roles to the teacher. This will be
used as a guide for grading.
RUBRICS
• Depiction of the impact 20 pts
• Clarity of the scenario 10 pts
• Creativity of the presentation/
• Props 10 pts
• TOTAL 40 PTS
Risk
- the possibility that something
bad or unpleasant (such as an
injury or a loss) will happen
(Merriam-Webster)
ACTIVITY ON THEIR
NOTES/PAPER
Exposed: Why Vanuatu is the world's most 'at-
risk' country for natural hazards (http://
www.dw.com/en/exposed-why-vanuatu-is-the-
worlds-most-at-risk-country-for-natural-hazards/
a-18319825)
Process questions:
1. The word “risk” means.
2. What are the countries mention in the article that topped the most –
at- risk countries? What do you think are the reasons?
3 . Why is the Vanuatu considered the most risk country?
4. What made Vanuatu unique from the Philippines according to the
article?
5. According to the article, the Vanuatu lacks coping capacities, why do
you think so? Can you suggest ways to solve the problem of lack of
coping up of people in Vanuatu?
6. Japan is also highly exposed to different hazards, what differs
Vanuatu to Japan? Explain your point on this.
7. “The question of whether an extreme impact is a catastrophe heavily
depends on the vulnerability” said Jorn Brikman. Explain the quotation
of Brikman. Do you think Mr. Brikman is roght? Why?
No two persons are alike
No two disasters are alike.
Some are similar, but in terms
of nature, and its risks and
damages it cause, they are
different.
RISK
- a possibility of loss or
injury/peril

VULNERABILITY
-prone to damages
Disaster Risk = Exposure x
hazards x vulnerability

Means--- if there is no hazard.


Risk is null
HOW TO REDUCED THE
VULNERABILITY OF A
PLACE?
Relocating away from a prone area

Seek for ways to mitigate the effect


Disaster Risk factors
- are variables that either aggravate or
mitigate the effects of hazards, affecting
the degree or scope of a disaster.

1. Physical factors 4. Biological factors


2. Psychological factors 5. Socio-cultural factors

3. Economic factors 6. Political factors


Physical factors
-would pertain to tangible objects
or infrastructure, or the presence or
absence of objects that can harm
you or help you.
availability of fire exits
sturdiness of the building
(2) Psychological factors
include state of mental capacity and
health (e.g. are we dealing with babies?
Kids? Adults?
People with special needs?), perception
of self (e.g. self- assessment of capability
to respond to disasters, fear), etc.
(3) Socio-cultural factors
- include religion,
social status, traditions,
perception by society, etc.
(4) Economic factors
- include assets and
liabilities, income, economic
class, etc.
(5) Political factors
-include government
structure, diplomatic
issues, etc.
(6) Biological factors
- include flora and fauna
in environment, health,
diseases, etc.
NATURE AND
EFFECTS OF
DISASTER
Analogy: A match bet sports
- To ensure victory, one has to
study the opponent’s abilities and
flaws to know the appropriate
tactics/ techniques and strategies
Being aware of the nature of
hazards and its effect to
people is the first step to
minimize the effects of
disaster.
CHARACTERISTICS
1. Unexpected
“those which can hurt
you are those which
you do not see coming”
2. Cannot be manage
through normal means

“state of emergency”
3. Knows no political
boundary

“walang pinipili”
4. Requires restructured and
new responding organizations

5. Exposed lack of disaster


planning, response and
coordination.
IMPACTS
OF DISASTER
IMPACTS OF DISASTER
1. Medical effect
2. Damage to critical facilities
3. Disruption of transportation
IMPACTS OF DISASTER
4. Economic
5. Global environmental change
6. Social and political impact
Next meeting
Make a Hazard map of
your school, home and
barangay

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