Disaster Readiness and

Risk Reduction
Quarter 2 – Module 8: Survival Kit

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 What I Need to Know

No one wants to be involved in a natural

disaster, but with a bit of knowledge, you will hopefully know what to do
if you become caught up in one of these events.
Upon completion of this module, you are expected to:
 prepare survival kits and materials for one’s family and for public
information and advocacy
 explain DRR-related laws and policies

What I Know
Write the letter of the best answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. It is a bag that contains supplies that one would require to survive
when evacuating from disaster.
A. Carpenter’s Kit C. Survival Kit
B. Convention Kit D. Travel Kit
2. The most basic essential, for when you need something to drink.
A. Juice C. Water
B. Milk D. Protein Drink
3. If you are going to eat, this is the best to put in your emergency kit.
A. Bread C. Crackers
B. Candy D. Energy Bars
4. When you have to go through dark places or travel at night, you need
this.
A. Candle C. Fire Torch
B. Flashlight D. Wand
5. If you need to listen to the Emergency Alert System, this is the simplest
portable device you can use.
A. Battery-powered Radio C. Mini TV
B. Cell Phone D. Tablet Device
6. If you have all the gadgets, then you also need these to make them
work.
A. Batteries C. Food
B. Blankets D. Water
7. If your emergency kit does not have this smaller kit, then getting hurt
may be a problem.

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 A. First Aid Kit C. Life raft
B. Knife D. Tent
8. When you need to signal people, or let them know you are there, this is
important.
A. Earplugs C. Mask
B. Goggles D. Whistle
9. If you do not want to inhale dust and smoke, you should have this in
your emergency kit.
A. Earplugs C. Goggles
B. Face mask D. Tent
10. Keeping clean is important if you are in an emergency; these are the
best emergency kit cleaning materials.
A. Rags C. Tent
B. Sleeping bag D. Wet towels

Lesson
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Survival Kit

What’s In

Extreme weather conditions can happen anywhere in the world at

any time, but would you know how to survive a natural disaster?
After an emergency, you may need to survive on your
own for several days. Being prepared means having your own
food, water and other supplies to last for several days.

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 What’s New

The purpose of a survival kit is to ensure that the person who

uses it has enough life-saving supplies during an emergency where basic
necessities become unavailable.

What is It

Emergency / disaster kit is bag that contains supplies that

one would require to survive when evacuating from disaster.
The first 72 hours after a disaster is critical. Supply of water, food,
electricity, communication lines may not be available. In addition, access to
public safety services, rescue, clinics or hospitals may not be possible.
Hence, individuals should be prepared to be self-reliant and be able to
survive for at least 3 days or 72 hours.
Basic emergency / disaster kit items are commonly found in households
already like flashlight, battery or crank operated radio. Food, water and
blanket. The kit must be organized, easy to find and easy to carry, and
should be checked every 6 months to make sure the items are in good
condition. The following are the items essential in a disaster kit:
1. Water

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2. Food THINGS THAT ARE GOOD TO
HAVE
3. Tools • Scissors
A. Personal effects and hygiene kit • Hard closed shoe (you may need
B. Important family documents to walk through debris)
and money • Toys, books, puzzle, other
activities for children
C. First aid kit
WATER FOOD
• A person can survive without food • Store only non-perishable food such
TOOLS
intake for 5 days as long as there is asIMPORTANT
canned foods FAMILY
(easy-to-open),
•waterMapsintake.
with indication of water in
Prepare clean crackers, dried fruit, MONEY
DOCUMENTS AND dry cereal
evacuation
clean airtight sites and routes
containers for • •Juice
Keep(canned,
these in tetra-pack)
a plastic envelope or
•washing,
Whistle drinking and cooking: • any
Foodwaterproof
should becontainer
sufficient for three
•• Flashlight
4 liters perwith extra
person perbatteries (or
day (1 liter • Money
days should beofinevery
consumption the form of
family
self-powered flashlight)
for drinking and 3 liters for cash
member. and loose change (atm
•sanitation)
List of Emergency numbers to call • machines
Disposable may not and
plates be working)
utensils.
• Multi-purpose knife • Prepaid cards
• Matches or lighter and candles • List of important information
• AM radio transistor with extra (security insurance number,
batteries or self-powered driver's license, passport number,
• Blankets bank account details, insurance
• Sleeping bag policy, etc.)
• Important documents: Birth
certificates, passport, marriage
contract, diploma, insurance
certificates, land titles, etc.

FIRST AID KIT

• Disposable Gloves
• Adhesive Strips
• Sterile medical tap
• Thermometer
• Adhesive Bandage
• First aid manual
PERSONAL EFFECTS AND
• Pain reliever and antibiotics
HYGIENE KIT
• Anti-diarrhea medication
• Extra Clothing (Short and long-
• Prescription medication (if
sleeved shirts, pants, jackets,
needed)
socks, etc.)
• Undergarments
AVOID
• Antibacterial soap
•• Salty or sugary food as this will
Toothbrushes
make you
• Toothpastethirsty
•• Food
Comb/ cans
hairopened
brush for more
than 2 hours
• Tissue paper
• Milk and fruit juice as they Additional Emergency Supplies:
easily spoil

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 Since 2020, additional items needed in their kits to help prevent the
spread of coronavirus or other viruses and the flu.

 Masks (for everyone ages 2 and above), soap, hand sanitizer,

disinfecting wipes to disinfect surfaces
As we briefly touched on above, many survival kits include the same
types of supplies while they can be slightly altered depending on the scenario
a person is preparing for and the amount of time. Agencies like FEMA and
the Red Cross recommend that a person has at least 3 days worth of
supplies in their emergency kit, and consequently most pre-made survival
kits are designed to last at least 72 hours.

Lesson
The Philippine Disaster Risk
2 Reduction
and Management Law

What’s More

 RA 10121: An Act Strengthening the Philippine

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System, providing for the
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework and
institutionalizing the National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Plan, appropriating funds therefore and for other
purposes.
 Title: Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act
of 2010
 Road Map of RA 10121: 21 years in the making, 7 congress, 4
administrations
 Framework of National Disaster Risk Reduction Management
I. Serves as conceptual guide to all local and national efforts
concerning DRRM
II. Shifts country’s paradigm and approach from reactive disaster
management to proactive disaster risk reduction.
III. Goal: Safer, adaptive and disaster-resilient Filipino
communities towards sustainable development.

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 Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Organizational
Network

National Disaster Risk Reduction and

Management Council (NDRRMC)

Regional
Disaster Risk
Reduction and
Management
Councils
(RDRRMC)

Provincial
Disaster Risk Collectively,
Reduction and these councils
Management are known as
Councils the Local
(PDRRMC) Disaster Risk
City Disaster Municipal Reduction and
Risk Reduction Disaster Risk Management
and Reduction and Councils
Management Management (LDRRMCs)
Councils Councils
(CDRRMC) (MDRRMC)

Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction

and Management Committees
POLICIES OF THE LAW (SECTION 2)
(BDRRMC)
A. Uphold the people’s constitutional rights to life and property by
addressing the root causes of vulnerabilities to disasters,
strengthening the country’s institutional capacity for disaster risk
reduction and management and building the resilience of local
communities to disasters including climate change impacts.

B. Adhere to and adopt the universal norms, principles and

standards of humanitarian assistance and the global effort on risk
reduction as concrete expression of the country’s commitment to
overcome human sufferings due to recurring disasters

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C. Incorporate internationally accepted principles of disaster risk
management in the creation and implementation of national,
regional, and local sustainable development and poverty
reduction strategies, policies, plans and budgets

D. Adopt a disaster risk reduction and management approach that is

holistic, comprehensive, integrated, and proactive in lessening the
socioeconomic and environmental impacts of disasters including
climate change, and promote the involvement and participation of
all sectors and all stakeholders concerned, at all levels especially
the local community

E. Develop, promote, and implement a comprehensive National

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) that
aims to strengthen the capacity of the national government and
the local government units (LGUs), together with partner
stakeholders, to build the disaster resilience of communities, and’
to institutionalize arrangements and measures for reducing
disaster risks, including projected climate risks, and enhancing
disaster preparedness and response capabilities at all levels

F. Adopt and implement a coherent, comprehensive, integrated,

efficient and responsive disaster risk reduction program
incorporated in the development plan at various levels of
government adhering to the principles of good governance such
as transparency and accountability within the context of poverty
alleviation and environmental protection

G. Mainstream disaster risk reduction and climate change in

development processes such as policy formulation,
socioeconomic development planning, budgeting, and
governance, particularly in the areas of environment, agriculture,
water, energy, health, education, poverty reduction, land-use and
urban planning, and public infrastructure and housing, among
others

H. Institutionalize the policies, structures, coordination mechanisms

and programs with continuing budget appropriation on disaster
risk reduction from national down to local levels towards building
a disaster-resilient nation and communities.

I. Mainstream disaster risk reduction into the peace process and

conflict resolution approaches in order to minimize loss of lives
and damage to property, and ensure that communities in conflict

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zones can immediately go back to their normal lives during
periods of intermittent conflicts

J. Ensure that disaster risk reduction and climate change measures

are gender responsive, sensitive to indigenous know ledge
systems, and respectful of human rights

K. Recognize the local risk patterns across the country and strengthen the
capacity of LGUs for disaster risk reduction and management
through decentralized powers, responsibilities, and resources at the regional
and local levels

L. Recognize and strengthen the capacities of LGUs and communities in

mitigating and preparing for, responding to, and recovering from
the impact of disasters

M. Engage the participation of civil society organizations (CSOs), the private

sector and volunteers in the government’s disaster risk reduction
programs towards complementation of resources and effective delivery of
services to the Citizenry

N. Develop and strengthen the capacities of vulnerable and marginalized

groups to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the
effects of disasters

O. Enhance and implement a program where humanitarian aid workers,

communities, health professionals, government aid agencies, donors,
and the media are educated and trained on how they can actively support
breastfeeding before and during a disaster and/or an
emergency

P. Provide maximum care, assistance and services to individuals and families

affected by disaster, implement emergency rehabilitation projects to lessen
the impact of disaster, and facilitate resumption of normal social and
economic activities.

What I Have Learned

1. ________________ is bag that contains supplies that one would require

to survive when evacuating from disaster.

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 2. An individuals should be prepared to be self-reliant and be able to
survive for at least ___ days or ___ hours.
3. A person can survive without food intake for 5 days as long as there is
_________ intake.
4. Avoid _____ or ______ food as this will make you thirsty.
5. RA ______ is the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Act of 2010

What I Can Do

Think of other essential items for a disaster kit. Prepare a

disaster kit in your household and present them to your family members.

Assessment

1. It is a bag that contains supplies that one would

require to survive when evacuating from disaster.
A. Carpenter’s Kit C. Survival Kit
B. Convention Kit D. Travel Kit
2. The most basic essential, for when you need something to drink.
A. Juice C. Water
B. Milk D. Protein Drink
3. If you are going to eat, this is the best to put in your emergency kit.
A. Bread C. Crackers
B. Candy D. Energy Bars
4. When you have to go through dark places or travel at night, you need
this.
A. Candle C. Fire Torch
B. Flashlight D. Wand
5. If you need to listen to the Emergency Alert System, this is the
simplest portable device you can use.
A. Battery-powered Radio C. Mini TV
B. Cell Phone D. Tablet Device
6. If you have all the gadgets, then you also need these to make them
work.
A. Batteries C. Food
B. Blankets D. Water

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 7. If your emergency kit does not have this smaller kit, then getting hurt
may be a problem.
A. First Aid Kit C. Life raft
B. Knife D. Tent
8. When you need to signal people, or let them know you are there, this is
important.
A. Earplugs C. Mask
B. Goggles D. Whistle
9. If you do not want to inhale dust and smoke, you should have this in
your emergency kit.
A. Earplugs C. Goggles
B. Face mask D. Tent
10. Keeping clean is important if you are in an emergency; these are the
best emergency kit cleaning materials.
A. Rags C. Tent
B. Sleeping bag D. Wet towels
11. If you have this, all you need is the sun to keep your gadgets going.
A. Goggles C. Mirror
B. Magnifying glass D. Solar charger
12. Keep these in a waterproof bag, just in case you need to help
authorities verify who you are.
A. Credit card C. Money
B. I.D card D. Wallet
13. You need this if you have to rest outside at night, or if it gets cold.
A. Cap C. Extra pants
B. Earmuff D. Sleeping bag
14. You use this to wrap wounds or help close open wounds if you cannot
stitch them.
A. Bandage C. Paper
B. Blanket D. String
15. For smaller wounds that need to be sealed, you can use one of these.
A. Band-Aid C. Nicotine pat
B. Iodine D. Temporary tattoo
16. It is the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of
2010
A. RA 1020 C. RA 1021
B. RA 10112 D. RA 10121
17. It is the highest working group of the Government of the Republic of
the Philippines established by Republic Act 10121 of 2010.
A. CDRRMC C. PDRRMC
B. NDRRMC D. RDRRMC
18. It is the lowest working group of the government which facilitate and
support risk assessments and contingency planning activities at the
local level.
A. BDRRMC C. PDRRMC

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 B. CDRRMC D. RDRRMC
19. The Road Map of RA 10121 are the following Except:
A. 21 years in the making C. 4 administrations
B. 7 congress D. 2 senate
20. These councils are known as the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Councils (LDRRMCs) Except:
A. City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils
B. Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils
C. Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils
D. Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils

References
 Teaching Guide for Senior High School DISASTER READINESS AND RISK
REDUCTION
 livingrational.com
 feetdotravel.com
 www.ready.gov
Note :
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Answer Key

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What I Know What I Have Learned Assessment
1. C 1. Emergency/Disaster Kit 1. C 11. D
2. C 2. 3 or 72 2. C 12. B
3. D 3. Water 3. D 13. D
4. B 4. Salty or sugary 4. B 14. A
5. A 5. 10121 5. A 15. A
6. A 6. A 16. D
7. A 7. A 17. B
8. D 8. D 18. A
9. B 9. B 19. D
10. D 10. D 20. D

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