Trial

Elements that are tangible or can be visually seen.

Determine the level of vulnerability:

If the community does not have any community disaster preparedness plans in place, it becomes more difficult to face the hazard without expecting any disaster. Lack of knowledge and practice of disaster management is like going to a battle unarmed. Hence, the community has a high vulnerability to disasters.

Are possible threats that may come unexpectedly

• Threats

• Exposure

• Hazards

• Vulnerabilities

Draw the schematic diagram of the relationship among hazards, exposure and vulnerabilities

The ________ ____ of a community depends on two factors:

1.

2.

____________________________ are possibilities.

• Threats

• Vulnerabilities

• Hazards

• Exposure

Determine the level of vulnerability:

If the community has a large number of population in exposed areas, the impact of the hazards will be more severe. In a community with a large population size, most members would not be well sheltered, making them become more vulnerable to the hazards. The hazards can also lead to outbreaks of infectious diseases. Disease outbreaks mav result from overcrowded evacuation shelters with limited access to food and safe water.

Level of vulnerability:

Houses built on coastal areas are usually made of light materials. If a typhoon hits the community, a large number of houses may be unroofed. The location of the houses and other structures in the community must also be considered. These structures should be built at a certain distance away from the shore, considering the intrusion of water during high tide and storm surges.

Determine the 3 impact of hazards

Reasons why Philippines is considered prone to disasters