This module expounds the basic concepts discussed in the first module, and elaborates on the characteristics, structure, processes, and impacts of specific natural and anthropologic hazards that are present within the geographic and socio-cultural landscape of the country. The module further explains the country and city’s risk profile in relation to these hazards, emphasizing on factors of exposure, vulnerability, and capacity present in communities to determine the level of disaster risk.
Did you know that earthquakes happen everyday? Our earth is very much alive and it moves deep down all the time, but sometimes, movements are so big that we feel it on the surface of the ground. Get to know why we prepare whenever the ground quakes, and reflect on your role as a DRRM practitioner and first respnder for earthquake incidents in this unit
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Typhoons and downpours are not new in our country, and most especially in our city. As one of the most common hazards that we experience, its important for us to be distinguish the different hazards that originate from the behavior of our weather and climate. Get to know the hazards we are facing, and reflect on your role as a DRRM practitioner and first responder for the various hydrometeorological phenomenon in this unit
SUNOG! Something we could possibly hear at any time and at any place. It can happen anywhere, and fast! Time is of the essence especially in incidents like this, and as frontline in response, we have to understand the behavior of this hazard to keep us safe and going to immediately help others.