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This document discusses key concepts related to disasters, disaster risk, and vulnerabilities. It explains that the Philippines is one of the most hazardous countries in the world due to its exposure to around 20 tropical cyclones per year, daily earthquakes, and over 20 active volcanoes. A hazard is defined as a dangerous phenomenon that can cause losses, while a disaster occurs when impacts exceed a community's ability to cope. Disaster risk considers the probability of harmful consequences resulting from hazards interacting with vulnerable conditions. Vulnerability depends on physical, social, economic, and environmental factors that increase susceptibility. Capacities refer to community strengths that can be used to reduce risks and losses from disasters.

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Disaster

This document discusses key concepts related to disasters, disaster risk, and vulnerabilities. It explains that the Philippines is one of the most hazardous countries in the world due to its exposure to around 20 tropical cyclones per year, daily earthquakes, and over 20 active volcanoes. A hazard is defined as a dangerous phenomenon that can cause losses, while a disaster occurs when impacts exceed a community's ability to cope. Disaster risk considers the probability of harmful consequences resulting from hazards interacting with vulnerable conditions. Vulnerability depends on physical, social, economic, and environmental factors that increase susceptibility. Capacities refer to community strengths that can be used to reduce risks and losses from disasters.

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Disaster and Disaster

Risk
Prepared by: Krisxela G. Fulong
Objectives
 At the end of the lesson, the learners
must be able to:
– explain the basic concepts about disaster,
disaster risk, and vulnerabilities;
– determine the various elements vulnerable to
disasters; and
– identify the capacities that can help reduce
disaster risk and losses.
EQ
 WHY IS THE PHILIPPINES ONE OF THE
MOST HAZARDOUS COUNTRIES IN THE
WORLD?
– 20 tropical cyclones a year
– Daily earthquake
– More than 20 active volcanoes
HAZARD
DISASTER
HAZARD
 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.
GUESS THE DISASTER

TYPHOON
ONDOY
DISASTER
 Share the details of the disaster you have
researched such as the name of the
disaster; areas affected; damages; how
they recover; etc.
 What are the possible reasons why there
are large damages that occur when hazard
strike?
WORLD MAP
DISASTER RISK
VULNERABILITY
 Is the probability of harmful
consequences or expected losses (deaths,
injuries, livelihoods, assets, services)
resulting from the interactions between
natural or human – induced hazards and
vulnerable conditions.
Disaster Risk Approach
 Reactive approach – one takes action only
after the disaster happened.
 Proactive approach – also called disaster
risk reduction, where risks are reduced
and managed.
– Reducing exposure to hazards
– Preparedness – pre disaster activities
– Mitigation – hazard resistant construction
– Wise management of land and the environment
– Development planning process
Vulnerability
 Is a condition determined by physical,
social,economic, and environmental
factors or processes which increase the
suceptibility of a community to the impact
of hazards.
 Elements at risk include persons,
buildings, crops, etc.
Types of Vulnerabilities
 Physical and Environmental
– Refers to the human made environment and the
natural environment.
 Social
– Refers to the susceptibility of the population, the
social institutions or organizations.
 Economic
– Pertains to the assets and resources of the
community including the production, distribution and
utilization of goods and services.
Physical Factors
 This pertains to tangible objects or
infrastructures.
– Availability of fire exits
– Sturdiness of the building
– Presence or absence of objects that can harm
Environmental Factors
 Location like city or forest
Social Vulnerability Factors
 Special categories – PWD, ELDERLY, etc.
 Educational attainment
 Knowledge and awareness
 Location and type of housing
 Population density
 Values and traditions
 Absence of local institution
Psychological Factor
 State of mental capacity and health
 Persons with disability, toddler, etc.
Economic Factors
 Sources of livelihood
 Community resources
 Household income and savings
 Assets and liabilities, income, etc.
CAPACITY
 It is the combination of a community’s
strengths, characteristics, and resources
that can be utilized to achieve certain
goals.
 Positive resources and abilities which are
helpful to hazard impact.
 Page 5 table 1.1
WORLD RISK INDEX
ACTIVITY

 ANSWER PAGE 6 TO 7
PETA 3

 DO THE RISK ASSESSMENT TABLE ON


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