Key Terms
What DRRM thematic area refers to the knowledge and capacities developed before disasters occur?
Disaster Preparedness
What is the highest DRRM coordinating body in the Philippines?
NDRRMC
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An earthquake affects only one municipality.
The mayor wants to coordinate emergency operations.
Question: Which DRRM Council should take the lead?
Answer: City/Municipal DRRMC
A student ignores the school's evacuation drill because he believes disasters rarely happen.
Question: Based on the lesson, what should he have done?
Answer: Participate in disaster preparedness activities.
What DRRM thematic area focuses on reducing the harmful effects of hazards through engineering and awareness?
Disaster Mitigation
Which DRRMC is responsible when two or more barangays are affected?
City/Municipal DRRMC
Your family wants reliable information about rainfall, flood forecasts, and hazard maps before travelling during a typhoon.
Question: Which DRR-related service should they use?
Answer: Project NOAH
After severe flooding, the municipality plans to declare a State of Calamity.
Question: Before the Local Sanggunian can declare it, whose recommendation is required?
Answer: LDRRMC
During a typhoon preparedness meeting, a local government coordinates evacuation planning, disaster drills, and preparedness training for communities.
Which national agency leads this DRRM thematic area?
A. DOST
B. DSWD
C. DILG
D. NEDA
✅ Answer: C. DILG
What DRRM thematic area restores livelihoods and facilities after a disaster following the Build Back Better Principle?
Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery
Which DRRMC takes the lead when two or more provinces are affected?
Regional DRRMC
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A super typhoon affects three provinces in one region.
Question: Which DRRM Council should coordinate the disaster response?
Answer: Regional DRRMC
A province is preparing a long-term plan to rebuild schools, roads, and livelihoods after a destructive earthquake.
Which agency should provide leadership for this DRRM thematic area?
A. DOST
B. DILG
C. DSWD
D. NEDA
✅ Answer: D. NEDA
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If a disaster affects two or more cities or municipalities, which council leads the response?
Provincial DRRMC
True or False
A disaster affecting three municipalities within one province should be coordinated by the Regional DRRMC.
Answer: ❌ False
Correct Answer: Provincial DRRMC
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Challenge Question
Expand the following acronyms:
A local government installs flood-control structures, conducts public awareness campaigns, and trains communities to respond to emergencies.
Question: Identify three DRRM thematic areas demonstrated and justify each one.
Answer:
A typhoon affects three provinces in one region. Which DRRMC coordinates the response and why?
Answer: Regional DRRMC because two or more provinces are affected.
A municipality plans to declare a State of Calamity after a devastating flood.
Before the declaration can be made, which requirement must be met?
A. Approval by the Barangay Captain
B. Recommendation of the LDRRMC
C. Approval by Project NOAH
D. Request from disaster volunteers
✅ Answer: B
A powerful earthquake affects several regions across the country.
Question: Explain why the NDRRMC coordinates the response while LGUs continue to play an important role.
Answer: NDRRMC provides national coordination, while LGUs remain the primary first responders.
A municipality is implementing the following initiatives:
Which sequence correctly matches the lead agency for each activity?
A.
DOST → DILG → DSWD → NEDA
B.
DILG → DOST → NEDA → DSWD
C.
DSWD → DILG → DOST → NEDA
D.
NEDA → DSWD → DOST → DILG
✅ Answer: A