DRRR Part 4

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Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction


Natural Disasters and Their Effects


NATURAL DISASTERS


  • Earthquake
  • Tornado
  • Huricane
  • Tsunami
  • Drought
  • Floods
  • Solar Storm
  • Impact Event/Asteroids/Meteors

EFFECTS


  • Death
  • Chaos
  • Loss of livelihood
  • Widespread damages
  • Disrupted operations
  • Loss of public trust
  • Poor tourism
  • Poor economy

MAJOR IMPACTS OF DISASTERS

1. Displaced Population
2. Health Risks
3. Food Scarcity
4. Emotional Aftershocks

TOP 10 DISASTER PRONE AREAS IN THE PHILIPPINES

1. legazpi City
2. Tuguegarao in Cagayan
3. Lucena in Quezon Province
4. Manila
5. San Fernando in Pampanga
6. Cabanatuan in Nueva Ecija
7. Batangas
8. San Carlos
9. Leyte/Zamar
10. Naga in Camarines Sur (Bicol)

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