MODULE 1: GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS

Let Us Try
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Activity 1 “Historical Landslides and Sinkholes”

Hazard Location Date Description of Impacts

Panaon Island December 19, Large volumes of eroded
(Southern 2003 soil, rocks, boulders and
Leyte) vegetative debris materials
filled-up and clogged
upstream segment of rivers,
which created an
impounding dam
consequently putting
pressure on the ground.
Slump, breached and
floodwaters carried the
debris and mud
downstream, sweeping
Landslide anything on its path
including rows of houses
along the slope and banks.

Guinsaugon, February 17, Several weeks of

Saint Bernard, 2006 unseasonably heavy
Southern Leyte rainfall triggered two
massive landslides on
February 17 in the eastern
Philippines village of
Guinsaugon in Saint
Bernard Municipality,
Southern Leyte Province.
All 1,500 residents of
 Guinsaugon were
reportedly affected, with
the majority missing and
many feared dead.
Kabankalan June 26, 2014 Five residents of Barangay
City, Negros Oringao in Kabankalan City,
Occidental Negros Occidental fell down
a sinkhole in the evening of
June 26, 2014. The sinkhole
was funnel-shaped and
measures about 3.5 meters
in diameter and 3 meters in
depth. It had an opening of
around 1.7 meters
Sinkholes
according to Dr. Suerte.

General Santos February 2015 A total of 47 families were

City forced to leave their homes
in Tinago on February
20 after the hole kept
getting bigger and displaced
residents were moved to the
city’s relocation site in
Barangay Mabuhay.

Let Us Remember
I have learned the different geological hazards: landslides and sinkholes.
A landslide is the very slow to rapid downward movement of a big bulk of soil, debris,
rock, and garbage down a slope.
While a sinkhole is an opening or pits in the ground surface caused by the collapse
in the ceiling of an underground cavity or space
I have learned to analyze the causes of geological hazards (landslide and sinkhole).
A landslide usually happens if the driving force (the force that cause the slope to
move) is greater than the resisting force (the force that stabilize the slope and
prevent movement).
A sinkhole occurs if acidic rainwater seeps down through the surface soil and
sediment until it reaches a soluble bedrock like salt, limestone or sandstone.
I have learned to recognize signs of impending geological hazards (landslide and
sinkhole). The warning signs of an impending landslide include:
 • Newly cracked pavement, foundation, support walls, sidewalks
• Tilted or cracked chimney
• Doors or windows that stick or jam for the first time
• Outside walls, walkways, or stairs start pulling away from the house
• Soil moves away from the foundation
• Plumbing or gas lines develop leaks
• Bulging ground at base of slope
• Leaning fence posts or retaining walls
• Springs, seeps, or saturated soil in areas that have been typically dry
• Cracks in the ground
• Tilted tress or utility poles
While for an impending sinkhole, the signs to recognize include:
• Fresh cracks in the foundations of houses and buildings
• Cracks in interior walls
• Cracks in the ground outsides
• Doors or windows become difficult to open or close
• Rapid appearance of a hole in the ground
• Muddy or cloudy well water
• Depressions in the ground
• Trees or fence posts that tilt or fall
• Previously buried items becoming exposed as the ground sinks
• Vegetation that wilts as essential water is drawn away by the sinkhole
• Formation of small ponds as rainfall accumulates in new areas
• Circular pattern of ground crack

Let Us Enhance (Performance Task 1)

My Mini Landslide and Sinkhole Models

Materials used for Mini Sinkhole

Procedure:
Materials used for Mini Landslide:

Procedure:
 MODULE 3: HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL HAZARDS

Let Us Try
1. A.
2. C.
3. C.
4. C.
5. B.
6. A.
7. A.
8. A.
9. C.
10. D.

Activity 1. Pick Me Pics!

A. A violent destructive whirling

wind accompanied by a funnel-
Thunderstorm shaped cloud that progresses in
E. a narrow path over the land.
Image 1
1.http://www.prep4agthreats.org/NaturalDisaster
s/thunderstorm
B. It occurs when an overflow of
water submerges land that is
usually dry.
Typhoon
C.
Image 2
2. www.ibtimes.com/super-typhoon-haiyan-aftermath-
photos-typhoon-yolanda-devastates-philippines-leaves-
trail-1463632

C. It is a large and violent

tropical cyclone with a low-
pressure area rotating
Storm Surge counterclockwise. It inflict
D. intense damage due to it brings
3. Image 3
violent winds and heavy rains.
https://www.weather.gov/media/owlie/surge_intro.pdf
 D. It is an unusual rise of water
generated by a storm wind, over
and above the predicted normal
Tornado
rising level of the water.
A.
Image 4
4. http://hdwpro.com/tornado-wallpaper.html

E. A violent short weather

disturbance that is almost always
associated with lightning,
Flood
thunder, dense clouds, heavy
B.
Image 5
rainfall, and strong gusty winds.
5. https://www.who.int/health-topics/floods#tab=tab_1
Activity 2. Group Me!
Activity 3. The Journey
Activity 5. This is It!

Activity 8. Let’s Do the Fast Talk

1. Hazard Mapping is important because hazard mapping can be used to identify
risks at an entire facility and to specify hazards associated with a specific area,
building, job classification or process.
2. Knowing the signs of possible hydrometeorological hazards is beneficial because
monitoring and forecasting of the occurrence, intensity, and evolution
of hydrometeorological extreme events have been critical components for a
variety of humanitarian and government agencies in their efforts to prepare,
mitigate, and manage responses to disaster, aiming at saving lives and limiting
damage.
3. The use of different monitoring tools provides us in-real time evolution of
atmospheric processes and their impacts on the environment.

Let Us Assess
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2. C.
3. C.
4. D.
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6. A.
7. B.
8. B.
9. A.
10. B.
11. C.
12. B.
13. D.
14. A.
15. D.

MODULE 4: FIRE HAZARDS

Let Us Try
1. D.
2. C.
3. D.
4. B.
5. A.
6. B.
7. D.
8. A.
9. B.
10. A.

Activity 3

1. Open flames 1. Electrical Outlets 1. Appliances

2. Cooking 2. Electrical Wiring 2. Electrical Outlet
appliances 3. Faulty Wiring 3. Electrical Wiring
3. Heat generating 4. Appliances 4. Heat generating
appliances 5. Open Flames objects
4. Children cooking 6. Fireplace 5. Accidents and
without Carelessness
supervision
Activity 5 (Performance Task 2)
Activity 6

Across: Down:
1. In an emergency, you must find the 2. Use a fire extinguisher to put out the
nearest exit and leave the building. flames
3. Big red emergency vehicle with 4. Matches are dangerous little sticks
ladders on the side. firetruck that should not be played with
5. A fire hose gets its water from the fire 7. Fire detector help by smelling the
hydrant. smoke put off by a fire.
6. Crawl on the ground to avoid breathing 9. You use this to climb up on. ladder
smoke 13. This makes a loud noise on a
8. The people trained to put out fires firetruck. Cars pull over when they hear
firefighters it. siren
10. Stop, drop, and roll 14. A fire alarm is a loud noise to alert
11. This comes out of a fire hose. water you of a fire.
12. A fire drill is something that you
practice by exiting the building.
15. The jumpy orange colored part of a
fire. flame

Let Us Assess
1. D.
2. B.
 3. D.
4. B.
5. A.
6. B.
7. D.
8. A.
9. B.
10. A

Short Essay:
Explain the importance of preparing emergency and evacuation plans during fires.
- The best way to deal with an emergency is to prepare for it before it occurs.
Because few people think clearly during a crisis, it is critical to prepare
ahead of time, when you can think properly. A good evacuation plan will
prepare you for unexpected disruptions. A fire emergency evacuation plan
specifies how people can escape the building in a safe and appropriate
manner. This plan also specifies how to contact the fire department and
where emergency equipment and first aid supplies are kept.

Activity 9. Fire Prevention Advocacy Campaign (Performance Task 3)

 MODULE 5: FIRE SAFETY

Let Us Try
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2. D.
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5. D.
6. A.
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8. C.
9. D.
10. B.

Activity 1

1. B. Smoke detector
2. B. An escape plan
3. B. Stop, drop, and roll
Activity 2. Perfect Match

a. make sure the cord isn't cracked or

H. 1. Candle
damaged
L. 2. Stove b. never put metal in it
B. 3. Microwave c. don't use - get adult help!
E. 4. Campfire d. never put a blanket or clothing over it
K. 5. Clothes dryer e. keep a bucket of water next to it
C. 6. Matches/ lighter f. don't hold the mug as you pour
G. 7. Fireplace g. clean the chimney once every year
J. 8. Hair dryer h. always blow it out before you leave the room
M. 9. Oven i. never stick a knife in it to get the food out
A. 10. Iron j. don't use near a sink or bathtub
F. 11. Tea kettle k. clean the lint trap after every load
l. never leave the kitchen unattended if this is
I. 12. Toaster
on
m. don't put dish towels or pot holders in the
D. 13. Lightbulb
drawer underneath

Activity 4. Avoiding Fire Hazard

PARTS/ FIRE HAZARDS

AREAS OF PRESENT PREVENTIVE MEASURES
HOUSE
Living room Fireplace Replace damaged electrical cords.
Household wiring Use a fireproof screen in front of the
Electrical products fireplace.
Glassware Keep candles away from fabrics.
Dust Keep all flammable items away from
Fairy lights the fireplace.
Candles
Overloaded sockets
Kitchen Cluttered kitchen Never leave the stove unattended.
Toaster crumbs Clean the used appliances.
Deep fat frying Keep the countertops clear.
Grease Keep the oven and stovetop free from
Worktop appliances grease build-up.
Chip pan
Bedroom Electric blankets Never leave candles unattended.
 Hair styling tools Electrical cords shouldn’t be pinched
Cluttered cupboards by doors, cabinets, or under furniture.
Candles Never set heavy objects on top of
Space heaters electric blankets that are in use.
Charging items in bed
Backyard Bonfire Keep a bucket of water or garden
Cooking barbeque hose nearby in case the fire begins to
Using the wrong fuels spread.
Allow coals to cool completely in the
grill before disposing.
Position the grill away from siding,
wooden railings, and overhanging
branches.
Always use approved fuel to start a
fire.
Front yard Tall or dead grass Rake leaves, cut off dead limbs and
Dead branches twigs, and mow grass regularly.
Cut tree limbs within 15 feet of the
ground and remove dead branches
that extend over the roof.
Bathroom Bathroom exhaust fan Clean the bathroom exhaust fan twice
Electricity in the a year.
bathroom Properly install electrical system.

Let Us Assess
1. C.
2. D.
3. A.
4. B.
5. D.
6. A.
7. A.
8. C.
9. D.
10. B.

Short Essay:
Explain the importance of preparing emergency and evacuation plans during fires.
 - Preparing for an emergency before it happens is the best approach to deal
with it. Because few people think clearly during a crisis, it is necessary to
plan ahead of time, while you have the ability to think clearly. An effective
evacuation strategy will prepare you for unexpected emergencies. A fire
emergency evacuation plan explains how individuals can safely and
appropriately exit the building. This plan includes details how to contact the
fire department as well as the placement of emergency equipment and first
aid supplies.

Activity 7 (Performance Task 3)

Home Fire Escape Plan
 MODULE 6: CONCEPT OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (DRR) AND DISASTER
RISK REDUCTION MANAGEMENT (DRRM)

Let Us Try
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2. A.
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10. A.

Activity 1
Rumbled Terms Correct Terms

TEDIASRS DISASTER
SIKR RISK
DTONEURCI REDUCTION
ENIERLSCIE RESILIENCE
MTANEMGENA MANAGEMENT

Activity 2

Indicators Remarks
1. Mitigation. E
2. Solidarity. P
3. Introduction of preventive measures. P
4. Response. E
5. Preparedness. E
6. Humanitarian activities. P
7. Compulsory evacuation of populations. P
8. Strengthening Resilience. P
9. Recovery. E
10. Non-discrimination. P
Activity 3. Match It

Activity 4. Let’s Analyze

1. Based on the picture, our country was not prepared during typhoon Ondoy
because there were a lot of casualties and damaged agriculture and
infrastructure.
2. There were several casualties because of the lack of drainage systems,
unplanned urban development, the absence of efficient early warning systems,
and ecosystem degradation.
3. The incident drove the Philippines to strengthen disaster preparedness
measures for effective response. The government made sure that post-Ondoy,
linkages and systems are formed to ensure response activities.
4. During this time, disaster risk reduction management was very important as it
aims to reduce or avoid the potential losses from hazards, assure prompt and
appropriate assistance to the victims of a disaster, and achieve a rapid and
effective recovery.
5. Yes, because embracing knowledge and skills about DRR and DRRM would help
us evaluate our emergency response efforts in existing and emerging disaster
 risks. Disaster education is a functional, operational, and cost-effective tool for
risk management.

Let Us Assess
1. A.
2. B.
3. C.
4. A.
5. A.
6. C.
7. A.
8. A.
9. D.
10. D.

Let Us Reflect (Performance Task 4)

Contingency Plan
- Contingency planning aims to prepare an organization to respond well to an
emergency and its potential humanitarian impact. Developing a contingency
plan involves making decisions in advance about the management of human
and financial resources, coordination and communications procedures, and
being aware of a range of technical and logistical responses. Such planning
is a management tool, involving all sectors, which can help ensure timely
and effective provision of humanitarian aid to those most in need when a
disaster occurs. Time spent in contingency planning equals time saved when
a disaster occurs. Effective contingency planning should lead to timely and
effective disaster-relief operations.

Risk Communication
- Risk communication aims to provide the public with information about the
effects of an event, and how actions may affect the outcome of the event.
Disaster risk communication may take place through many different
channels, including some that have been recently developed or expanded.
Potential channels of communication include face-to face conversations,
telephone calls, group meetings, mass media such as television, tailored
mass media such as reverse 911 services and interactive social media such
as Twitter.