Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction: Quarter 2 - Module 18: Survival Kits and Materials
Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction: Quarter 2 - Module 18: Survival Kits and Materials
Risk Reduction
Quarter 2 – Module 18:
Survival Kits and Materials
Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 – Module 18: Survival Kits and Materials
First Edition, 2020
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Welcome to the Grade 11/12 Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction (DRRR)
Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Survival Kits and Materials!
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator, in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:
As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
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For the learner:
Welcome to the Grade 11/12 Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction (DRRR)
Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Survival Kits and Materials!
The hand is one of the most symbolized parts of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner
is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and
skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.
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Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your
level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and in checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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What I Need to Know
Learning Competency
Prepare survival kits and materials for one’s family and for public
information and advocacy (DRR11/12-IIg-h-46)
Objectives:
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What I Know
Before you proceed to study this module let’s find out first how much you
already know about the topic.
Direction: Answer the questions below by shading the letter of the best
answer on the separate answer sheet provided.
A B C D
1. Which of the following items should NOT be included in the
“Go Bag”?
A. Food and water
B. Chips and fruit juice
C. flashlight and whistle
D. important documents and money
2. How long should supplies in disaster kit last?
A. 12hours C. 72 hours
B. 20hours D. 100hours
3. The following items are essentail in disaster kit except ____
A. First aid kit C. Gadgets
B. Food D. Hygiene kits
4. How much water does each person need per day?
A. 2 water bottles C. 1 gallon
B. ½ liters D. 2 gallons
5. What other individual needs should you consider when
packing your emergency kits?
A. Pet supplies
B. Baby supplies
C. Medical supplies
D. All of the above
6. It is a bag that contains supplies that one would require to
survive when evacuating from disaster.
A. Make up Bag
B. Sanitary Bag
C. Medical Bag
D. Survival Kit Bag
7. The following items are used for light and signaling
instruments except ____
A. Flashlight
B. Matches
C. Mirror
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D. Whistle
10. When should we check the survival kits to make sure the
items are functional and in good condition?
A. Every month
B. Every quarter
C. Every three months
D. Every six months
Check your answer on page 16. What score did you get? What did you feel
while taking the test? If you got a score of 7 and above you did an awesome
job. This indicates that you have a great background about Survival Kits and
its Materials. It is well appreciated that you will still study this module to
review what you already know. If your score is 6 and below, this module is
crafted for you. It will help you to understand and apply these concepts in
your real life.
You may now go to the next page to begin the next lesson.
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What’s In
In the previous chapters, you learned various aspects about hazards that
include prevention, mitigation, and preparedness. At the same time you
learned about different agencies involved in Disaster Risk Reduction of the
country. These agencies have specific responsibilities and contributions in
securing the safety and welfare of the Filipino people in time of calamity or
disaster. As the main reason for studying this module is to minimize the
causalities and the effects of disaster, now it is time to put this understanding
into actions. One basic responsibility of each Filipino family is to prepare
survival kits. In this module you will be able to realize the importance of
preparing survival kits and each material included in it.
Name of the
Acronym Role/s Goal/s
Agency
DOST
DSWD
NEDA
DILG
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What’s New
It was an ordinary night for you and your family. You just had you
sumptuous dinner and were watching your favorite teleserye. All of a
sudden a commotion happened outside your house and they were people
shouting “SUNOG”; there was already a big fire on the other side of your
barangay.
1. What would you feel when you hear people shouting “SUNOG”?
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2. If you had to leave the house in a hurry because of the fire, what were
important items you should take with you?
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4. If you are going to create a survival kit for your family, what are things
that you need to consider?
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What is It
1. Shelter
Tents
Sleeping bag
Tarp
2. Water
According Philippine Red Cross, a person can survive without
food intake for 5 days as long as there is water intake. Prepare
clean water in clean airtight containers for washing, drinking
and cooking: 1 gallon or equivalent of 4 liters per person per
day (1 liter for drinking and 3 liters for sanitation)
Stored water must be changed to maintain its freshness,
effectiveness and avoid contamination.
3. Food
Store only non-perishable food like canned foods.
According to Philippine Red Cross, food should be sufficient for
three days consumption of every family member.
Include also eating and drinking utensils.
4. Tools
Maps with indication of evacuation sites and routes
Emergency Number to call
Whistle
Flashlight with extra batteries (or self-powered flashlight)
List of Emergency numbers to call
Multi-purpose knife
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Matches or lighter and candles
AM radio transistor with extra batteries or self-powered
Blankets
Sleeping bag
5. Fire starting
Matches
Lighter
Candle
6. Light and signaling Instruments
Flashlight
Mirror
Whistle
7. First aid kits
Disposable Gloves
Adhesive Strips
Sterile medical tap
Thermometer
Adhesive Bandage
First aid manual
Pain reliever and antibiotics
Anti-diarrhea medication
Prescription medication (if needed)
8. Personal effects and hygiene kit
Extra Clothing (Short and long sleeved shirts, pants, jackets,
socks, etc.)
Undergarments
Antibacterial soap
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Comb/ hair brush
Tissue paper
9. Others
Important documents Birth certificates, passport, marriage
contract, diploma, insurance certificates, land titles, etc.
Keep these in a plastic envelope or any waterproof container
Money should be in the form of cash and loose change (ATM
machines may not be working)
Prepaid cards
Batteries
Emergency charger
Clothes
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What’s More
Identify which of the following items are essential items needed for survival
kit. Put check (/) if it is essential but (×) if it is not.
1. _______________ 2. _______________
3. _______________ 4. _______________
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5. _______________ 6. _______________
7. _______________ 8. _______________
Guide Questions:
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1. Which of the items above you considered necessary items for emergency
survival kit?
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2. Why did you choose those items?
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3. How was the activity? What things did you learn from the activity?
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If you’re going to create survival kit for your family for three days, what are
15 things that you’re going to include? Make a list of items including the
quantity depending on the number of family member and give its importance.
Consider also if there are elders, infant or in needs.
Guide Questions:
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1. What did you consider in choosing items for creating a list for
a survival kit?
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2. If you going to pack the items you listed above, in which part of the
house are you going to put them?
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3. What suggestion can you give for those who want to create their own
survival kits?
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4. What is the advantage of having a survival kit at home?
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Given the two items, choose one that is more important or necessary than
the other depending on your judgement. Give your explanation.
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1. Did you find choosing an item over the other difficult? How did you
address that difficulty?
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2. What did you consider in choosing your preferred item/s?
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3. How was the activity? What did you learn?
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II. Complete the following phrases with ideas you have gained from
this lesson.
1. I learned that ________________________________________.
2. I realized that ________________________________________.
3. I hope to learn more on ________________________________________.
4. I am having difficulty on ________________________________________.
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What I Can Do
SLOGAN:
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Rubrics
Criteria 5 4 3 2
Relevance The words The words The words
The words or
or phrases or phrases or phrases
phrases has
was highly was quite has no
little relevant
relevant to relevant to relevant to
to the topic
the topic the topic the topic
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Activity 8: Survey Says
Assessment
Direction: Answer the questions below by shading the letter of the best
answers on answer sheet provided.
A B C D
1. Which of the following items should NOT be included in the
survival kit?
A. Food and water
B. Chips and fruit juice
C. Flashlight and whistle
D. Important documents and money
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2. How long should supplies in survival kit last?
A. 12 hours C. 72 hours
B. 20 hours D. 100 hours
3. In using matches or lighter which must be given
consideration?
A. Gas Leaks
B. Sun light
C. Type of Lighter/matches
D. Number of household members
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10. The following items are used for light and signaling
instruments except _________.
A. Flashlight
B. Matches
C. Mirror
D. Whistle
11. Robert was tasked to prepare their “go bag” in case of
emergency. Which of the following is not a proper way to
prepare a “go bag”?
A. Store perishable food.
B. Foods should be sufficient for three days.
C. Count the number of person in your family.
D. Keep the important documents inside a plastic bag.
12. How long can a person survive without food intake as long
as there is water?
A. 1 day
B. 3 days
C. 5 days
D. 10 days
13. When should you should check the survival kits to make
sure that the items are functional and in good condition?
A. Every month
B. Every quarter
C. Every three months
D. Every six months
Compare your answers with the Answer Key found on page 19. If your score
is 12 or above, well done! You have learned about the survival kits and
materials. You may already proceed to the next activity. If your score is 11 or
below, you need to review this lesson before proceeding to the next activity.
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Additional Activities
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What’s In
Activity No 2: Roles and Goals
1. DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Goal: Avoid hazards and mitigate their potential impacts by reducing vulnerabilities and
exposure and enhancing capacities of communities
Role : Reduce vulnerabilities and exposure of communities to health hazards
2. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
Goal Provide life preservation and meet the basic subsistence needs of affected population
based in acceptable standards during or immediately after a disaster
Role: Decrease the number of preventable deaths and injuries
3. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Goal: Establish and strengthen capacities of communities to anticipate, cope and recover from
the negative impacts of emergency occurrences and disasters
Role: Increase level of awareness of the community to threats and impacts of all hazards
4. NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Goal: Restore and improve facilities, livelihood and living conditions and organization
capacities of affected communities, and reduce disaster risks”
Role: Restore people’s means of livelihood and continuity of economic activities
What’s In What I Know
Activity No1: Thematic Areas 1. A
1. Disaster Prevention and Mitigation - the outright 2. C
avoidance of adverse impacts of hazards and related 3. C
disasters .It is the lessening or limitation of the adverse 4. C
impacts of hazards and related disasters. 5. D
2. Disaster preparedness effectively anticipate respond 6. D
to,and recover from, the impacts of likely, imminent or 7. B
current hazard events or conditions. 8. A
3. Disaster response - The provision of emergency services 9. C
and public assistance during or immediately after a 10. D
disaster in order to save lives, reduce health impacts,
ensure public safety and meet the basic needs of the
people affected.
4. Disaster rehabilitation and recovery - The restoration,
and improvement where appropriate, of facilities,
livelihoods and living conditions of disaster-affected
communities.
Answer Key
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What I Can Do What’s More What’s New
ACT 7 , ACT 8 ACT 5, ACT 6 ACT 3
-Answers may vary -Answers may vary -Answers may vary
Assessment What’s More
1. C 11. A Activity No 4: Disaster Kit
Scavenger Hunt
2. A 12. C
3. C 13. D 1. /
4. C 14. D 2. X
5. C 15. D 3. /
6. C 4. /
7. D 5. X
8. C 6. /
9. D 7. /
10. B 8. /
9. X
10. /
References:
Emergency kit clipart [online image] (n.d). Retrieved June 10, 2020 from
https://kissclipart.com/emergency-kit-clipart-survival-kit-first-aid-
suppl-z2qgkwl/
Philippine Red Cross. (n.d.). Red Cross Lifeline Kit: Be ready all the time!
Retrieved June 10, 2020 from
http://www.redcross.org.ph/getinvolved/volunteer/item/837-red-
cross-lifeline-kit-beready-all-the-time
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