Awareness Campaign Video Script
Intro:
Whether they be earthquakes, tsunamis, fires, pandemics, or anything else, natural
disasters, hazards, and phenomena can manifest themselves in a wide variety of ways.
Even if some types of natural hazards are more likely to occur than others, it is still
essential to be prepared and aware regarding it. As a result, you will be able to observe
the natural hazards that take place in Region XI, namely on the Zamboanga Peninsula,
by watching this video. You will also have an awareness regarding it after watching this
video, which will assist you play a part in mitigating the effects of a disaster and
recovering from it once it has occurred.
Before we get started, let's first discuss the definition of a natural hazard; in other words,
what exactly is a natural hazard? Natural hazards are described as environmental
occurrences that have the potential to have an effect on societies as well as the human
environment. It is important to differentiate between these and other sorts of dangers,
such as those caused by humans. Natural hazards are occurrences that are outside of
human control as it is naturally-happening to the environment. Even though they can be
found in every part of the world, certain areas are more susceptible to the effects of
particular dangers than others. When people's lives and ways of making a living are
taken away, natural risks are elevated to the status of disasters.
More deets:
In line with this, the Philippines is considered to be one of the countries that is most
susceptible to the effects of natural hazards; hence, it is imperative that we are
knowledgeable about this topic and that we take appropriate precautions. As a matter of
fact, because of its location along the typhoon belt in the Pacific, the Philippines is hit by
an average of twenty typhoons each year, five of which are considered to be damaging.
In addition, the fact that it is located inside the "Pacific Ring of Fire" makes it prone to
experiencing regular volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. As a result of this
circumstance, each and every Filipino must have a significant amount of understanding
and education regarding the subject of becoming prepared for natural hazards.
Furthermore, we will discuss the most recent natural hazard that Region XI has
encountered and how its administration has responded to the issues posed by Typhoon
Paeng. In the Zamboanga Peninsula, typhoon Paeng destroyed infrastructure worth
P121 million and displaced 10,054 households. It harmed infrastructural structures like
bridges, roads, buildings, and homes. Typhoon Paeng grew powerful because it grows
from initial cyclone eddies and matures by sucking vast volumes of water vapor that
condenses at higher altitudes from warm tropical waters. The simplest explanation for
why Typhoon Paeng got so destructive is that warmer waters have more energy, thus
when a typhoon forms over a large span of warm ocean, it receives a boost from this
additional energy.
LGU Actions:
In response to the challenges caused by Typhoon Paeng, the LGU has taken many
measures, and other organizations have also offered assistance. For example, the US
Embassy distributed tens of thousands of bottles of water, multivitamins, baby wipes,
and hygiene kits containing toiletries. Also, the Angat Buhay, the non-government
organization founded by Leni Robredo, and the Tzu Chi Foundation have distributed
family packs containing blankets, rice, canned goods, and bottled water to families
seeking refuge in Zamboanga Peninsula evacuation centers since Saturday evening. In
addition to these efforts, the LGU has been constant in performing rescue operations for
its citizens and more vigilant in assisting its subordinates.
Group’s Suggestion:
However, these efforts were only made after the natural hazard had harmed people and
their property but the pre-disaster preparedness and mitigation remain deficient. In light
of this, our group would like to suggest to the LGU of Region XI that more resources be
allocated to disaster preparedness, and that residents of coastal areas be relocated to
safer, typhoon-resistant housing. Additionally, Region XI must have a standard for
building infrastructures, which is that the constructions must be able to withstand heavy
typhoons. Ultimately, with effective mitigation and funding allocation, these natural
hazards can be prevented and overcome.
References
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Asian Disaster Reduction Center（ADRC）. (n.d.). Retrieved November 3, 2022, from
https://www.adrc.asia/nationinformation.php?NationCode=608
Carreon, F. (2022, October 31). ‘Paeng’ damages P121-M worth of infra in Zamboanga
City. MindaNews. https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2022/10/paeng-
damages-p121-m-worth-of-infra-in-zamboanga-city/
Natural Hazards | National Risk Index. (n.d.). Retrieved November 3, 2022, from
https://hazards.fema.gov/nri/natural-hazards
Natural hazards and disaster risk reduction. (2021, November 25). World Meteorological
Organization. https://public.wmo.int/en/our-mandate/focus-areas/natural-hazards-
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