Key Principles of Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction.pptx

Key Principles of Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction

1. KEY PRINCIPLES OF DRR Christian Dave Cristobal Anthony Brian Deguzman

2. WHAT IS DRR? The losses and casualties that had been incurred in past disaster tell us that the level of mitigation capabilities and level of preparedness of a country are related of its resources. Disaster risk reduction(DRR) refers to systematic efforts to minimize vulnerabilities and disaster risks to avoid(prevention) or to limit(mitigation and preparedness) the effects of hazards.

3. EXAMPLES OF DRR ACTIVITIE S , WHICH ARE ALSO DONE BEFORE A DISASTER STRIKES, ARE THE FOLLOWING Building code revision and implementation Hazard and vulnerability analysis Zoning and land use management Public awareness and education Early warning systems including forecasting and dissemination of warnings

4. The components of disaster risk reduction taken before a disaster happens. The Risk Identification stage identifies the hazards; potential threats are identified based party in experience and records. The Risk analysis aims to establish the magnitude and the likelihood of occurrence of the event The Risk prioritization step analyzes and identifies priority subjects (hazard areas and elements at risk) requiring treatment The Risk treatment stage identifies the cause of the risks, identifies and evaluate treatment strategies and prepares and implements treatment plan The Monitoring and evaluation overseas the implementation progress of the disaster risk management process

5. The Disaster Management Cycle