lesson 8
1. What percentage of the Local DRRM Fund is allocated to the Quick Response Fund?
30%
What are the 3 major island groups of the Philippines?
Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao
How many active volcanoes are there in the Philippines?
22
What are the 4 thematic areas of disaster risk reduction and management?
Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Response, Disaster Rehabilitation, and Recovery
What does CPR stand for?
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
What percentage of local government revenue must set aside for the local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management fund?
Not less than 5%
What do you call a country composed of many islands?
Archipelago
What does PHIVOLCS stand for?
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
Which thematic area includes pre-disaster risk assessment and contingency planning?
Disaster Preparedness
It occurs when the upper airway becomes blocked and the victim cannot breath
Choking
It coordinates, integrates, supervises, and evaluates the activities of the local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCS)
Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC)
What is the capital city of the Philippines?
Manila
What does PAGASA stand for?
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
Which thematic area includes early warning systems?
Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
This is the immediate care given to an injured or suddenly ill person
First Aid
It is formerly known as the National Disaster Coordinating Council
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
What is the general climate of the Philippines?
Tropical and Maritime
What was the local name of Super Typhoon Haiyan in 2013?
Typhoon Yolanda
What is the purpose of issuing advisories and situation reports?
A. To provide information about emergency.
B. To construct new houses
C. To create new jobs
D. To map school locations.
A. To provide information about the emergency
What are the 4 things the youth can contribute to disaster Preparedness and management?
Awareness Preparation, Participation and Cooperation
What republic act is known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010?
RA 10121
What are the two major seasons in the Philippines?
Rainy Season and Dry season
It is the most active volcano in the Philippines, having erupted over 49 times in the past 400 years?
Mayon Volcano
What is the main purpose of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation?
A. Reduce Disaster Risk and Impacts
B. Provide assistance only after disasters
C. Rebuild damaged communities only
D Conduct relief distribution only
A. Reduce Disaster Risks and Impacts
What is one of the 3 main roles of the youth in disaster management?
Spread Awareness