DRR Quarter 4 Week 5-6
DRR Quarter 4 Week 5-6
DRR Quarter 4 Week 5-6
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than
75,000 workplace fires and related explosions occur each year. All companies should
create a basic fire prevention plan for fire safety, which includes a list of the major
workplace fire hazards and proper handling and storage procedures for those
materials. The plan should also cover potential ignition sources, such as welding and
smoking and related control procedures, as well as discuss the type of fire protection
equipment or systems which can control a fire. The fire prevention plan must include
the names and/or regular job titles of those personnel responsible for maintenance of
fire systems and those personnel responsible for control of fuel source hazards.
Dangers of fire include heat, smoke, and toxic gases which all present some very nasty
consequences for the personal welfare and life safety of individuals exposed to fire.
Fire safety can include engineered controls, like fire sprinklers, fire alarms, and smoke
detectors are mandatory for many modern structures and likely exist where you work.
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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 4
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5 - 6
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 4
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5 - 6
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
H. If there is smoke, stay as low as possible. Also, try to cover your nose to
prevent inhalation.
I. Once outside, move away from the exits and assemble in a safe area
designated by the evacuation plan of the area or by emergency response
teams.
2. If outside a burning area
A. Do not attempt to go inside the burning area.
B. Immediately contact the nearest fire station and other emergency response
numbers.
C. Listen and follow orders of the emergency response teams.
D. Organize/Participate in a bucket relay. Bucket relay is when people help the
fire fighters by passing buckets full of water either to try to extinguish the
fire or to prevent the fire from further spreading.
3. If you catch fire, do the “stop, drop, and roll” right away.
4. If you are unable to leave the area unscathed or you have suffered burns,
immediately attend to them depending on the degree of burn
Type of burns:
1. First degree – skin is red
• “Cool a burn” = Hold burn under running cool tap water
2. Second degree – skin is red and blistery
• “Cool a burn” and see a doctor if the burn is large or blisters are damaged.
3. Third degree – skin is gray, dry, and with no feeling.
• Don’t remove clothing from burn area.
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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 4
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5 - 6
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 4
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5 - 6
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 4
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5 - 6
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 4
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5 - 6
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 4
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5 - 6
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
Directions: Put a check ( √ ) mark if the statement is right and (X) mark if the statement
is wrong.
1. If inside a burning area, once you hear the fire alarm, evacuate to a safe area right
away.
2. If the fire is large and can be extinguished, use an appropriate fire extinguisher
(recall the different classes of fire). Usually, normal fire extinguishers do the job, but if
unavailable, buckets of water or damp cloths would do.
3. Use the elevators, not the stairs.
4. Open all windows and doors that you can reach as you exit.
5. If outside a burning area, do not attempt to go inside the burning area.
6. If there is smoke, stay as low as possible. Also, try to cover your nose to prevent
inhalation.
7. If you catch fire, do the “stop, drop, and roll” right away.
8. If you see fires, pull fire alarms as you exit the area. Inform other people present in
the area of fire that is occurring.
9. Touch doors first to check if they are warm before opening them. If they are warm,
do not attempt to open and proceed to a different route.
10.If you catch fire, run as fast as you can.
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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 4
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5 - 6
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
Performance test:
Directions: Develop a family emergency preparedness plan to guide you on what to
do before, during, and after a FIRE Incident by using the chart below.
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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 4
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5 - 6
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 4
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5 - 6
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
In terms of disaster risk, Philippines ranked third among all of the countries with the
highest risks worldwide according to the World Risk Report of 2018. At least 60% of
the country’s total land area is exposed to multiple hazards, and 74% of the opulation
is susceptible to their impact. This is largely due to the location and geographical
context as the risk involving coastal, geological, and ydrometeorological hazards such
as typhoons, storm surges, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are posing serious
risks to the safety of the populace.
Historically, dealing with disasters focused on emergency response, but
towards the end of the 20th century it was increasingly recognized that disasters are
not natural as it was, perhaps due to global climate change. Since we cannot reduce
the severity of natural hazards, the main opportunity for reducing risk lies in reducing
vulnerability and exposure.
Addressing these underlying risk drivers will reduce disaster risk, lessen the impacts
of climate change and, consequently, maintain the sustainability of development.
R.A. 10121 or the Philippine disaster management law makes sure that
policies and plans are in place to prepare communities for when disasters strike.
Hence, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council or NDRRMC
was established which is composed of various government, non-government, civil
sector and private sector organizations. Its task is to carry out programs that would
increase public awareness of risks and hazards, preparedness for effective response
and early recovery, as well as to promote self-reliance among the Filipino people.
DRR main goals are to mitigate the impacts of natural hazards and the vulnerabilities
of the society in order to safeguard the level of development achieved. The key
concepts of DRR to maintain a sustainable development of a community despite the
occurrence of natural hazards are the following:
A. GOVERNANCE - making disaster risk reduction a priority (e.g. integrating disaster
risk reduction into development policies, and planning); Ensures that disaster risk
reduction is a national and local priority. In support of Hyogo Framework for Action
(HFA), countries are urged to develop policies, laws, and organizational arrangements,
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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 4
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5 - 6
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
plans, programs, projects to integrate risk reduction and allocate funds and resources
to support the program.
B. RISK ASSESSMENT AND TAKING ACTION - improving risk information and
early warning (e.g. developing effective early warning systems which are appropriately
adapted to the unique circumstances of the people at risk); Identifies, assesses and
monitors disaster risks and enhances early warning mechanisms. Early warning is to
relay to individuals, groups or community the messages which provide information
such as the upcoming natural phenomenon, existence of danger, preventive
measures, and mechanisms to save lives and property.
C. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT BY BUILDING UNDERTSANDING AND
AWARENESS - building culture of safety and resilience (e.g. including DRR subject
matter in formal, non-formal, and informal education, and training activities); Uses
knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resiliency at all
levels. It works on the principle that knowledge is important for disaster reduction.
Strategies includes provision of relevant information on disaster risks means of
protection, strengthening networks and promoting dialogue and cooperation among
disaster experts and stakeholders, conducting capability training for teachers,
community members, parents and children.
D. RISK REDUCTION - reducing the risks in key sectors (e.g. protecting precious
ecosystems such as coral reefs and mangrove forests, allowing these to act as natural
storm barriers); Reduces the underlying risk factors by building local resilience in order
to protect school communities. These activities include relocating communities away
from hazard-prone areas, building school facilities strong to withstand impacts of
hazards, encouraging reforestation and protection of wetlands, implementation of RA
8749, RA 9003, PD 1185, PD 856, PD 1096, brigada eskwela and other mitigation
measures to protect key sectors of the nation.
E. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS - strengthening preparedness for response (e.g.
development and regular testing of contingency plans and regular disaster
preparedness exercises including evacuation drills which are also keys to ensuring
rapid and effective disaster response). The goal of disaster preparedness is to lessen
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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 4
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5 - 6
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
Guided with the key concepts of DRR in the previous section, the elements and
principles of disaster risk reduction involved the following phases:
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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 4
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5 - 6
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 4
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5 - 6
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
Enhancement Activity:
Direction: Read the questions carefully and choose the letter of the correct
answer.
1. Which of the following statements best describe disaster risk reduction or
DRR?
A. DRR is a strategic planning and procedure that is administered and
employed to protect critical infrastructures
B. DRR is an aid that provides children and families with emergency and
disaster relief support whenever disaster strikes.
C. DRR is an area of security planning that aims to protect an organization
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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 4
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5 - 6
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
Assessment:
Direction: Read the questions carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of these DRR principles is undertaken promptly right after a disastrous
event occurred in order to save lives and properties?
A. Mitigation C. Rehabilitation
B. Preparedness D. Response
2. What approach should taken in advance to lessen the effects of natural disasters
to the community?
A. Mitigation C. Rehabilitation
B. Preparedness D. Response
3. On what course of action in the DRR principles should make the citizens ready
to respond in times of unforeseeable disaster?
A. Mitigation C. Rehabilitation
B. Preparedness D. Response
4. What mechanism should be utilized in the reconstruction of ruined buildings
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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 4
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5 - 6
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 4
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5 - 6
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
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