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Vulnerability and typhoon ondoy
- 1. Vulnerability and Typhoon Ondoy By: Sarita, Kotaro, and Hori
- 2. Demographic Factors: Size of Vulnerable Population - Population – 92 million Population under poverty line – 32.9% Vulnerable population (92 x (32.9/2)) = Approximately 15 million Population Density - 307 density km²
- 3. Socio-economic Factors: Level of Development: HDI (Human Development Index) – 0.638 - Life Expectancy at birth (years) – 72.3 - Adult literacy rate (aged 15 and above) – 93.7% - GDP per capita (2008 PPP US$) – 3,601
- 4. Community Preparedness: Recent hazard event - June 21, 2011 – Typhoon Falcon Early Warning System - The Philippines Business for Social Progress (PBSP) has launched an early-warning system for disaster-prone areas in the country. Laptops and Blackberry devices will be hooked to a text message system that will directly alert the public to incoming hazard events Building Code - The Philippines National Building Code, although mandatory, contains only voluntary standards on energy efficiency concerning building shells, lighting, HVAC, and water heating. The Philippines also relies on training and encouragement of energy efficiency to businesses and residents.
- 8. Also they prepare at least 3 days before hand for food and making their homes secure
- 10. Controls financial exposure through risk management