Rimando, Rolly E.,
Disaster readiness and risk reduction / Rolly E. Rimando ; Josefina G. Belen, coordinator. - Second edition. - Quezon City : Manila, Philippines : Rex Book Store, c2019. - viii, 326 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm.
Gender and Development Collection
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Unit I The elements of disaster -- Chapter 1 Basic concept of disaster and disaster risk -- Chapter 2 Exposure and vulnerability -- Chapter 3 Basic concept of hazard -- Unit II Exploring earth hazards -- Chapter 4 Earthquake hazards -- Chapter 5 Volcanic hazards --Chapter 6 Hydrometeorological hazards -- Chapter 7 Other geological hazards—bolide impact, ground subsidence, and coastal erosion -- Chapter 8 Fire hazards -- Unit III Removing the sting from disasters -- Chapter 9 Concept of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) -- Chapter 10 Disaster preparedness: the roles of the state and the citizens.
"This book is consistent with the aim of the K to 12 science program. Teaching science is a very difficult undertaking but is made a bit easier by using the readers' experience with natural hazards and disasters. In this book, the students learn to use qualitative and quantitative data on natural hazards in making logical inferences. The knowledge acquired can then be applied in adapting to the natural processes that may impact their lives." --Preface
Adult
Text in English
9786210400168 [newsprint]
Emergency management
Natural disasters
Disaster preparedness
Earthquake hazards
Volcanic hazards
Hydrometeorological hazards
Fire hazards
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
Disaster readiness and risk reduction / Rolly E. Rimando ; Josefina G. Belen, coordinator. - Second edition. - Quezon City : Manila, Philippines : Rex Book Store, c2019. - viii, 326 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm.
Gender and Development Collection
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Unit I The elements of disaster -- Chapter 1 Basic concept of disaster and disaster risk -- Chapter 2 Exposure and vulnerability -- Chapter 3 Basic concept of hazard -- Unit II Exploring earth hazards -- Chapter 4 Earthquake hazards -- Chapter 5 Volcanic hazards --Chapter 6 Hydrometeorological hazards -- Chapter 7 Other geological hazards—bolide impact, ground subsidence, and coastal erosion -- Chapter 8 Fire hazards -- Unit III Removing the sting from disasters -- Chapter 9 Concept of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) -- Chapter 10 Disaster preparedness: the roles of the state and the citizens.
"This book is consistent with the aim of the K to 12 science program. Teaching science is a very difficult undertaking but is made a bit easier by using the readers' experience with natural hazards and disasters. In this book, the students learn to use qualitative and quantitative data on natural hazards in making logical inferences. The knowledge acquired can then be applied in adapting to the natural processes that may impact their lives." --Preface
Adult
Text in English
9786210400168 [newsprint]
Emergency management
Natural disasters
Disaster preparedness
Earthquake hazards
Volcanic hazards
Hydrometeorological hazards
Fire hazards
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)