Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction

Bangued, Abra Quarter: 3

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
Weekly Home Learning Plan
Week Day Daily Task
1 • Read and analyze the Presenataion and discussion for
lesson 1 ON PGAE 1- 3
5 • Perform Activity 1 Where Do I belong on PAGE 3
2 • Perform post test on page 4 - 5
3 • Read and analyze the Presenataion and discussion for
lesson 2 ON PGAE 5 - 7
• Perform Activity 1: Fill Me In! on page 7
4 • Answer the Post Test on page 7
5 • Perform Summative Test for week 1 -2 on PAGE 7 - 9

Learning Competency and Code:

1. Define and cite examples of the types of hazards (DRR11/12-Ie-14,15)
a. describe geological, hydrometeorological, biological, and man-made hazards;
b. provide examples for each type of hazards.
c. cite more examples on technological hazards

Lesson 1: HAZARD TYPES AND EXAMPLES

Presentation and Discussion:

We are familiar here in the Philippines about earthquakes, volcanic eruption,

fires, and typhoon hazards. Every year, the Philippines is frequently visited by
typhoon that is why it is one of the reason we are familiar with the hazard and we
constantly doing programs to lessen its impact or at least become ready when
typhoon visits every year. Furthermore, there are also unexpected hazards that may
come in our community. For instance, the storm surge experienced in Tacloban,
Leyte during Yolanda typhoon was unexpected. This storm surge was coined as
tsunami by some people but it is different. Is it necessary to get familiar with types of
hazard in your community? Why do you think so? Sink hole for example is one of the
hazards experiences in other countries and also here in the Philippines. However,
are you familiar with the hazard? How about liquefaction? Pyroclastic debris? These
are some hazards produced naturally.

A hazard is a source or a situation with the potential for harm in terms of

human injury or ill-health, damage to property, socio-economic disruption or
environmental degradation. A hazard is an agent which has the potential to cause
harm to a vulnerable target. Hazards can be both natural or human induced.
Sometimes natural hazards such as floods and drought can be caused by human
activity. In your previous lesson, you have learned the various elements that may be
exposed to hazards like environmental, social, and economic. This learning material
will provide you with information and activities that will help you to know the basic
concept of hazard – particularly on Geologic, Hydrologic, Biologic and Man – Made.

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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 3
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union

Hazards are the potentials for damage to man and his environment that may result
from the occurrence of natural events such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes,
floods and storm surges. An event in itself does not constitute a hazard. It is when
man and his environment are threatened that these events can be considered
hazards. The various hazards we are exposed to at home or at school are some
common that we tend to overlook these for varied reasons. The tendency is to simply
delay making changes to remove the hazards (waiting until tomorrow or a time when
“we are not so busy”). We are also faced with varied threats from natural
phenomena. It is never acceptable to make natural hazards for granted. There are
many different ways of classifying hazard. Natural hazards such as volcanic
eruptions and earthquakes result from earth’s natural processes. Secondary hazards
are the consequences of other hazards like landslide, liquefaction, and tsunamis.
Other examples of hazards secondary to earthquakes are building collapse, dam
failure, fire, and power interruption.

Summary:
• natural hazards – are naturally occurring physical phenomena caused either by
rapid or slow onset events which can be geophysical (earthquakes, landslides,
tsunamis and volcanic activity), hydrological (avalanches and floods), climatological
(extreme temperatures, drought and wildfires), meteorological (cyclones and
storms/wave surges) or biological (disease epidemics and insect/animal plagues).
• technological hazards - man-made hazards (complex emergencies/conflicts,
famine, displaced populations, industrial accidents and transport accidents) are
events that are caused by humans and occur in or close to human settlements. This
can include environmental degradation, pollution and accidents. Technological or
man-made hazards (complex emergencies/conflicts, famine, displaced populations,
industrial accidents and transport accidents)
• Hydrometeorological- these hazards deal with water in the atmosphere especially
as precipitation
• Geological – includes internal earth processes like volcanic activity, ground
shaking, etc.
• Biological – includes outbreaks that pertains to diseases caused by
microorganisms.

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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 3
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union

Activity 1: Where Do I Belong?

Post Assessment Test:

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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 3
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
Directions: Read and analyze each question before you answer. Write the letter of
the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper for your answer.
1. What type of hazard causes typhoons or hurricane?
A. Atmospheric B. Biologic C. Geologic D. Hydrologic
2. Natural hazards such as volcanic eruptions and ___________ result from
earth’s natural processes.
A. Earthquake C. Sinkhole formation
B. Rainfall-induced landslide D. Subsidence
3. Which among the hydrologic type of hazard is the effect of rainfall induced
landslide?
A. Drought B. Epidemic C. Flood D. Pollution
4. A hazard is a source or a situation with the potential for harm in terms of
human injury or ill-health, damage to property, damage to the environment, or a
combination of these. What is the effect of man-made when it comes to
subsidence?
A. Nuclear accidents C. Accident release of oil
B. Industrial explosions D. Collapse of public buildings
5. What is the hazard secondary to earthquake?
A. Thunderstorm B. Tsunami C. Typhoon D. Volcanic Eruption
6. What is the effect of volcanic eruption that is usually experienced in Taal
volcano?
A. Avalanche C. Tephra fall
B. Pyroclastic flow D. Volcanic gas
7. What is the effect of atmospheric hazard of volcanic eruption?
A. Excessive rainfall B. Hail C. Hurricane D. Thunderstorms
8. People that don’t have emergency plans in place might end up getting
trapped, injured or even killed because of the aftermath of an earthquake. Even when
people don’t get hurt by an earthquake, it can still have lasting effects on the psyche.
What is the hydrologic effect?
A. Drought B. Flood C. Tornadoes D. Wave action
9. Some of the common impacts of earthquakes include structural damage
to buildings, fires, damage to bridges and highways, initiation of slope failures,
liquefaction, and tsunami. What is the biologic effect?
A. Locusts C. Epidemic in animals
B. Epidemic in plants D. Epidemic in humans
10. How can the possibility of disasters in your home and school be
minimized?
A. Purchase or make security aids for the house.
B. Obey all local building codes and zoning ordinances.
C. Repair or upgrade household wiring, plumbing, utility and sewer systems
D. Prepare a disaster kit, including an evacuation map, battery-operated radio,
food, water and personal items for each family member.

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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 3
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
LESSON 2: The Human Impact of Natural Disasters
Disaster refers to an emergency caused by natural hazards or humaninduced
actions that results in a significant change in circumstances over a relatively short
time period. Typical examples are death, displacement, disease, and loss of crops.
Others may include damage to physical infrastructure, depletion of natural and social
capitals, institutional weakening and a general disruption of economic and social
activity. Natural disasters can have a life-altering impact on the individuals and
families fortunate enough to survive them. But the effect of natural disasters can be
felt at the community, city and state level, or many times can impact an entire
country. Natural disasters can have huge environmental impacts as well, even when
human communities are relatively unaffected. How well the impact of a disaster event
is absorbed has much to do with the intensity of the impact and the level of
preparedness and resilience of the subject impacted. The following are the impact of
various hazards on people and environment.

Displaced Populations One of the most immediate effects of natural disasters is

population displacement. When countries are ravaged by earthquakes or other
powerful forces of nature, many people have to abandon their homes and seek
shelter in other regions. A large influx of refugees can disrupt accessibility of health
care and education, as well as food supplies and clean water.

Health Risks Aside from the obvious immediate danger that natural disasters
present, the secondary effects can be just as damaging. Severe flooding can result in
stagnant water that allows breeding of waterborne bacteria and malaria-carrying
mosquitos. Without emergency relief from international aid organizations and others,
death tolls can rise even after the immediate danger has passed.

Food Scarcity
After natural disasters, food often becomes scarce. Thousands of people around the
world go hungry as a result of destroyed crops and loss of agricultural supplies,
whether it happens suddenly in a storm or gradually in a drought. As a result, food
prices rise, reducing families’ purchasing power and increasing the risk of severe
malnutrition or worse. The impacts of hunger following an earthquake, typhoon or
hurricane can be tremendous, causing lifelong damage to children’s development.

Emotional Aftershocks
Natural disasters can be particularly traumatic for young children. Confronted with
scenes of destruction and the deaths of friends and loved ones, many children
develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a serious psychological condition
resulting from extreme trauma. Left untreated, children suffering from PTSD can be
prone to lasting psychological damage and emotional distress.

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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 3
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
Child-Centered Spaces, or CCSs, help families cope with their new reality following
a disaster; they allow parents to seek water, food and shelter while their children are
in a safe place with supervision. Also, children can talk about the traumatic things
they saw and experienced during the disaster, allowing them to gradually recover.

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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 3
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union

ACTIVITY 1: Fill me in.

Base on your location at home, what natural disaster do you experienced? Identify all
of the natural disaster, its effects and solutions by enumerating it on the table below.

POST TEST
Directions: Answer the following questions base of what you understand to the
lesson through essay; Explain briefly. Use other sheet of paper for you answers.
1. What are the impacts of hazards to your health and to your performance in
school? 2. Does your Local Government Unit conduct information dissemination
regarding various hazards?
3. What are the possible precaution taken by your community?

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Abra High School Subject: Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangued, Abra Quarter: 3
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Week: 5
Source: SLM Division of Manila and La Union
Performance Test:
Performance Standard: The learners relate various types of hazard with a specific
area for one’s preparedness.

Situation: Abra is a landlocked province on the Western side of the massive

Cordillera in Northern Luzon. Its deep valleys and sloping hills are enclosed by
rugged mountains, except in the Western portion where the Abra River flows towards
the coastal plains of Ilocos Sur.

Directions: Base on the Abra’s geographical location and situation; Identify what
type of hazard is our province at risk at and present ways to prevent the occurrence
of such event. Present your output through a THRI-FOLD BROCHURE.