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In the Philippines, disaster risk reduction is formalized under Republic Act 10121, which established the national and local DRRM council structure that coordinates typhoon preparedness and response at every level of government.
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Disaster Response
Disaster response is the overall coordinated effort by government agencies, local units, and humanitarian organizations to address the immediate needs of a community affected by a typhoon.
Emergency Kit
An emergency kit is a prepared set of essential supplies, such as water, food, flashlights, and first aid items, kept ready in case a typhoon requires evacuation or extended power outage.
Emergency Shelter
Emergency shelter refers to temporary housing provided to displaced residents after a typhoon has damaged or destroyed their homes.
Evacuation
Evacuation is the organized movement of people away from an area expected to be affected by a typhoon's hazards, whether wind, flooding, storm surge, or landslide risk.
Evacuation Center
An evacuation center is a designated public facility, often a school or barangay hall, set up to temporarily shelter residents displaced ahead of or during a typhoon.
Go Bag
A go bag is a portable emergency kit packed in advance so a household can evacuate quickly with essential supplies, documents, and medication in a single grab.
Incident Command System
The Incident Command System is a standardized management structure used to coordinate personnel, resources, and communication during a disaster response, adopted by Philippine disaster agencies for large-scale typhoon operations.
Mitigation
Mitigation refers to long-term measures that reduce a community's vulnerability to future disasters, such as building sea walls, enforcing flood-resilient construction codes, or reforesting watersheds.
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