Learning Task 1: Read the scenario below. Based on your understanding of risk
from the previous module, enumerate or list down the risks that are reflected from
the text. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Gina, an 18-year-old resident of Tacloban City, just got laid off from her job as a
sales clerk in a medium-sized hardware store. She and her siblings could barely
survive each day with their limited resources. Then Typhoon Yolanda struck,
killing her 2 younger sisters. Their home was destroyed by the storm surge. In
her barangay alone, 2000 residents were killed, including her childhood friends
and former playmates.
Identified Riske.
Answers & Comments
Answer:
1. The loss of lives
2. Destruction of property
3. Limited resources
4. Affects mental health such as depression or anxiety, a feeling being alone
5. Causes the loss of home
Explanation:
Risk is defined as the possible effect of a disastrous event.