Effects of Disasters

LESSON NO. 3
When was the last time you
experienced a strong
typhoon?
Can you recall the scenario?
What are the disaster risks
that you experienced during
this strong typhoon?
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Activity no. 4
1. Form your DRRR group
2. The activity is a group work, however, outputs will be done
individually on a yellow pad
3. You will be given 15 minutes to finish the activity

Direction:
1. Imagine the impacts or effects of certain phenomena (the hazards)
on specific setting
2. Write your answers on the table given.
 Situation TYPHOON EARTHQUAKE
1. Family in concrete house near Relatively safe, but could have a Ground shaking can cause
the highway far from river and power interruption. If so, fires may house to get cracks, falling
mountain arise from use of alternative light objects can hurt people. Fire
sources (e.g. candles). can start.

2. Mountain climbers going up the

slope

3. Fishermen on the open sea

4. Friends in an isolated beach

5. Passengers in a jeep along a

road with moderate traffic
6. Family living in a Nipa Hut
located beside a Mountain Cliff
Effects of Disasters on Human Life

1. Displaced population
- One of the most immediate effects of natural disasters
- Many people abandon their homes and seek shelter in other
areas

2. Health Risks
- Epidemic diseases ( dengue fever, malaria,
- Infections
3. Food scarcity
- Many people go hungry because of loss and lack of food
supplies (agricultural products)

4. Water shortage

5. Emotional Aftershocks
- Children can develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)