Hazards
Is a state of combustion, whereby heat and light are produced
Fire
What hazard symbol is this?
Electrical Hazard
This hazard was a five-month-long armed conflict in Marawi, Philippines, that started on May 23, 2017, between Philippine government security forces against militants affiliated with the Islamic State (IS), including the Maute and Abu Sayyaf Salafi jihadist groups. The battle also became the longest urban battle in the modern history of the Philippines.
Siege of Marawi, Marawi Crisis, Battle of Marawi
Is a weak to violent shaking of the ground produced by the sudden movement of rock materials below the earth’s surface
Earthquake
Everyone, everywhere, should learn and practice this
Drop, Cover and Hold/Duck, Cover and Hold
On June 15, 1991, it erupted, resulting in the second-largest eruption of the 20th century. The ash plume height reaching more than 40 km (28 mi) high and ejecting more than 10 km3 of magma.
Mt. Pinatubo
Is defined as a threat to detonate an explosive or incendiary device to cause property damage, death, or injuries, whether or not such a device actually exists. All should be taken seriously
Bomb Threat
What hazard symbol is this?
Skull and Crossbones: Substances, such as poisons and highly concentrated acids, which have an immediate and severe toxic effect (acute toxicity).
Struck on September 26, 2009. Came at a particularly bad time for the Philippines. Three previous typhoons had saturated affected areas before the recent heavy rainfall, exacerbating flooding. The storm swept across Manila and parts of Central Luzon, bringing the equivalent of one month's rain in just 12 hours
Typhoon Ketsana
Are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies. They're normally harmless or even helpful. But under certain conditions, some organisms may cause disease. Some infectious diseases can be passed from person to person.
Infectious diseases
What government agency has this logo?
Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS)
Was one of the most powerful tropical cyclones ever recorded. Upon making landfall, it devastated portions of Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines. It is one of the deadliest Philippine typhoons on record, killing at least 6,300 people in that country alone.
Typhoon Haiyan
Examples are tropical cyclones (also known as typhoons and hurricanes); floods, including flash floods; droughts; heatwaves and cold spells; and coastal storm surges
Hydrometeorological
What does it mean when there is a flag like this on the beach?
Recommended
swimming area with
lifeguard supervision
This incident in Quezon City, Philippines, broke out on March 18, 1996, leaving at least 162 people dead. It is officially acknowledged as the worst fire in Philippine history
Ozone Disco Fire