DISASTER: PREPAREDNESS,AWARENESS, MANAGEMENT DISASTER Definition A disaster is a serious problem that occurs over a period of time, causing widespread human, material, economic, or environmental loss that exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources. Disasters can be categorized into two main types: Natural Disasters: Human-Instigated Disasters: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS disaster:prepareness Disaster preparedness consists of a set of measures undertaken in advance by governments, organisations, communities, or individuals to better respond and cope with the immediate aftermath of a disaster, whether it be human-induced or caused by natural hazards. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Emergency Plans: Disaster Kits Regular Training: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS .Equipment Maintenance Chain of Command: Collaboration best examples of preparedness activities are the development of local warning and community evacuation plans through community education, evolving local response structures such as Community based Disaster Management Teams (DMT) and administrative preparedness by way of stockpiling of supplies; developing emergency and so on What to do? at home, each family should be prepared when inevitable circumstances takes place. EMERGENCY KIT DISASTER RISK AWARE NESS, DISASTER RISK AWARENESS denotes the extent of common knowledge about disaster risks, and the factors that lead to disasters, influence the actions that could be taken individually or collectively to address exposure and vulnerability to hazards DISASTER RISK AWARENESS Public Awareness in disaster management is a process of educating and empowering the population through sharing knowledge and information about various types of disasters and their potential risks as widely as possible so that people act appropriately when a disaster happens. disaster management DISASTER MANAGEMENT it is a systematic process of using administrative directives, organizations, and operational skills and capacities to implement strategies, policies and improved coping capacities in order to lessen the adverse impacts of hazards and the possibility of disaster. 5 STAGES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT CYCLE PREVENTION The best way to address a disaster is by being proactive. This means identifying potential hazards and devising safeguards to mitigate their impact. MITIGATION Mitigation aims to minimize the loss of human life that would result from a disaster. Both structural and nonstructural measures may be taken. PREPAREDNESS An ongoing process in which individuals, communities, businesses and organizations can plan and train for what they’ll do in the event of a disaster. RESPONSE Response is what happens after the disaster occurs. It involves both short- and long-term responses. Disaster Management leaders will coordinate the use of resources to help restore personal and environmental safety, as well as to minimize the risk of any additional property damage. RECOVERY This can take a long time, sometimes years or decades. Ultimately, this stage is about helping individuals, communities, businesses and organizations return to normal or a new normal depending on the impact of the disaster. DID YOU KNOW THAT? FEW OF THESE ARE THE EVENTS OF RISK THAT THE COUNTRY IS EXPERIENCING EACH YEAR. CLIMATE HAZARD tropical cyclones Thunderstorms DROUGHT temperature extreme AIR POLLUTION climate change GEOGICAL HAZARD LAND SLIDE Avalanches rock slides and rock falls FLOOD COASTAL HAZARD 4 DISASTER MANAGEMENT TERMS DISASTER Disaster. A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving widespread human, material, economic, or environmental losses or impacts. DISASTER RISK Risk. Threat of a damage, injury, liability, loss, or other negative occurence that is caused by internal or external vulnerabilities. RISK VULNERABILITY Vulnerability. The level of resiliency of the people and community against impact of prevailing hazards. VULNERABILITY HAZARD Hazard. A situation that poses a level if threat to life, health, property or environment. HAZARD - An act to promote environmental awareness through environmental education and for other purposes • Related Laws and Directives in Promoting Environment Education CHED Memorandum Order No. 33 Series of 2009 - Subject: Integration of Environmental Education in Tertiary Education Curriculum particularly Civic Welfare and Training Service Component of the National Service Training ProgramProgram REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9512 OR THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ACT OF 2008 With being prepared, aware, manage it empowers individuals to make informed decisions, leading to a more sustainable and ecologically conscious society. RECAP Our Team Alexxis Nicole Mangco Mateo Tenefrancia Carmina Anika Jhane Raña Niegel A. Luchavez Jaye Abot Jouie Jorquia Chara Oswa Jether G. Cobong Monique Ledesma Rhey-Ann Orquiza Jeric Borres Thank you! end of discussion