Open AccessHealth Risks in Natural Disasters: Four Case Studies in the Philippines
Author(s) -
Exaltacion E. Lamberte,
Feorillo Petronilo A. Demeterio,
Wilfred Luis Clamor
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
philippine social science journal (university of negros occidental-recoletos- online)/philippine social science journal (university of negros occidental-recoletos-print)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2704-288X
pISSN - 2672-3107
DOI - 10.52006/main.v4i2.335
Subject(s) - natural disaster , preparedness , flooding (psychology) , typhoon , government (linguistics) , emergency management , geography , environmental planning , environmental resource management , environmental health , political science , medicine , psychology , linguistics , philosophy , environmental science , meteorology , law , psychotherapist
The Philippines is prone to a variety of natural calamities. Consequently, the community's health is impacted by many extreme events. This study investigates stakeholders' knowledge and preparedness in the face of major natural events and disasters, health impacts of disasters in the community, and different sectors' response amid extreme events, explicitly flooding, earthquakes, super typhoons, and volcanic eruptions. Data was gathered from four locations through interviews and focus group discussions, and available literature and situation reports. According to the narratives, residents' and local government units' awareness of an impending catastrophic event and disaster preparations are critical. Moreover, community members experienced various immediate, short-term, and long-term health impacts due to various disasters. Therefore, the lessons in this study should be used to improve its preparations, strategies, and protocols.