Raven Frances Geonzon

Jericho M. Cenita
Gr. 11- Nihonium

ACTIVITY
Charades

- Charades is played by two competing teams in a race against time. On each

turn, a single-player acts out a phrase in front of their teammates. If the other
team gets the word first, then the score will be theirs. It is a best of 3 points
 Community
 Preparedness
 Plan
 Traditional
 Cultural
LESSONS
Lesson 33: Community-based Disaster Risk Reduction Management
Community based disaster risk management approach (CBDRM) is a process, which
leads to a locally appropriate and locally ‘owned’ strategy for disaster preparedness & risk
reduction. Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) is the result of this
realization and aims to create opportunities and build partnerships with the communities to
establish disaster resilient societies. Yodmani (2001) defined community based disaster risk
management as an approach that reduces vulnerabilities & strengthens people’s capacity to cope
with hazards. CBDRM automatically reduces their vulnerability to any disaster and hence the
overall disaster risk is significantly decreased.  It increases resilience to disasters at
community level, hence reducing the losses in case a disaster strikes. Instead of hopelessness and
defeated mentality, it infuses hope and fighting spirit in the community which proves to be vital
in the disaster situation. If masses are capable to take on and absorb the shocks of disaster and
manage to avoid major damages, it makes the individual economies disaster resilient which
becomes a valuable asset for the national economy also prevention, mitigation, risk reduction
and risk management strategies and plans can be put to test at community level, as a pilot project
and their success or failure can lead to treasured conclusions for provincial and federal level
planning and strategy making.
Lesson 34: Community Preparedness Plan
Community Preparedness
It is never too late to institute a disaster preparedness plan within your community. Public
health and safety in the event of a disaster are increased as plans are devised and implemented.
Tips included in this effective practice can also be modified to create a disaster preparedness
plan within your community. Disaster often strikes without warning. The best way to prepare for
disaster is to create a specific plan of action that can be put in place at a moment's notice.
Action
Arrange meetings of community members through the development Community Disaster
Preparedness committee or through another civic association for example the Civil Society
Networks in each of the 14 Municipal Corporations and work together to develop a community
disaster preparedness plan in your respective community. Begin with a discussion of the
following topics:
 Community warning system. Community members should establish and know their local
warning system. In the event of a disaster, local radio and television stations will provide
information on evacuation routes, temporary shelters, and other emergency procedures.
Depending on the circumstances, any one of three protective actions (shelter-in-place, prepare-
to-evacuate, or evacuate) may be appropriate.
Neighborhood directory. Create a list of home and work phone numbers and e-mail
addresses for all community members, noting contact information and plans for children and
seniors who may be home alone during emergency situations. Include important phone numbers,
such as the local emergency management office and the non-emergency numbers for the local
police department, local fire department, and ambulance service.
Members with special needs. Identify members of the community who may need special
assistance during an emergency. These members might include seniors, individuals who are
hearing or mobility impaired, and children who are home alone. Develop a plan to assist them
during an emergency.
Members with special skills or equipment. Identify members of the community who have
special skills (medical, technical) or equipment that they would be willing to share in the event
of an emergency. Consider CPR and first aid training for community volunteers. To find CPR
and first aid training in your area, contact the ODPM or the Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross
Society.
Property protection. Community members should have working fire extinguishers and
know how to shut off their utilities such as gas, electricity, and water in the event of an
emergency. House address numbers should be large and well-lighted so emergency personnel
can find homes easily. Consider having a representative from a local utility company or fire
department to speak to your Community Disaster Committee about property protection during a
disaster.
Evacuation procedures. Develop a neighborhood evacuation plan. Contact the local
emergency management office and find out ahead of time what evacuation routes have been
designated for your area. Distribute maps to community members. Become familiar with major
and alternate routes to leave your area before a disaster.

Local shelters. Provide the location of all county shelters to community members.
(Shelters are often located in public school buildings.) Include their pet policies, if possible.
Also, identify any community members who would be willing to provide shelter to others in an
emergency.
School emergency plans. Find out what your local school district and day care centres
plan do in the event of an emergency. Make sure children know where to meet parents in the
event schools are evacuated or an early release occurs.
Family emergency plans. Encourage community members to develop family
preparedness plans that cover emergency contact information for family members,
predetermined meeting places, home evacuation procedures, emergency pet care, safe storage of
food and water, and assembling disaster supplies kits.

APPLICATION – ACTIVITY
The reporters divided the class into two groups and made them develop a disaster plan
outlining what actions will take in a disaster. After 15 minutes of brainstorming, they will
present it in the class.
The key lessons in applying CBDRRM are:
• The impacts of CBDRRM programs among adults and children can fade away if knowledge
and skills are not reviewed and practiced by community members repeatedly, especially in
communities not facing regular disasters
• To maintain habits, CBDRRM should be part of people’s daily lives through conducting
emergency drills. Community-based teams can continue and lead CBDRM, and boost awareness
regularly at community events.
• Bringing together a coalition of community members and local authorities supports
CBDRRM and bolsters the longevity of projects

QUIZ
Answer the questions briefly.
1) What is Community based disaster risk management approach? (3 pointss)
2) What is the best way to prepare for a disaster? Explain. (3 points)
3) How do Disaster Preparedness help people? (3 points)
4) How important is a plan in Disasters? (3 points)
5) If disaster strikes what would be your plan of action? (3 points)