Task 2 Review Activity Subject EAPP
Title Fit the Feature Media Handwritten
Rationale / Objectives:
● Learners can identify the various features of academic language.
● Learners can apply and utilize various features of academic language.
● Learners can analyze an academic text and diagnose errors and/or typos that eliminates
characteristics of academic text in a writing output.
● Learners can proofread and edit academic text as prescribed by its characteristics using academic
language.
Instruction:
1. Read the article below. Analyze well the usage of academic text characteristics and academic
language on the composition.
2. Proofread and edit accordingly. Apply and appropriate the characteristics of academic text and
features of academic language to improve the essay.
3. In a separate sheet of paper. 1 whole yellow paper. Rewrite the essay, clearly and
comprehensibly, in its improved form.
AI and Disaster Risk Management
Artificial intelligence (AI) is truly revolutionizing disaster risk management by enhancing and
improving prediction, response, and recovery efforts. AI-powered tools can analyze vast
datasets, including satellite imagery and social media, to improve forecasting, early warning
systems, and resource allocation during pandemics. This leads to much more efficient and
effective disaster management, minimizing potential damage and saving lives as said by the
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction or UNDRR.
AI's impactful significance on disaster risk management is multi faceted. In disaster
prediction, AI algorithms analyze historical data, weather patterns, and other relevant factors
to forecast the likelihood and severity of potential events. It’s giving proactive measures like
early warnings and evacuations, minimizing the impact of disasters. For instance, according
to Isaac Tarello and Jean McAdams in their research conducted in 2023— AI may analyze
satellite imagery to map landslides triggered by earthquakes, helping emergency
responders quickly assess damage and target rescue efforts.
This brings me during the tragic and traumatizing years of Typhoon Yolanda or Haiyan in
the Philippine islands. The strong typhoon raged from November 3, 2013 until November 11,
2013, and was an extremely powerful and catastrophic tropical cyclone, among the most
powerful tropical cyclones ever recorded. Upon making landfall, Haiyan devastated portions
of Southeast Asia, since AI was not yet available during those times it was unfortunate that it
was not able to provide any help in understanding the cyclone's path and force.
During a disaster, Artificial intelligence-powered systems can optimize resource allocation,
such as: 1) coordinating emergency vehicles, 2) distributing aid supplies, 3) predicting
patterns. This systems I discovered can also analyze realtime data from socmeds and other
sources to give situational awareness and support decision-making for first respondents.
Artificial Intelligence can also accelerate damage assessment by a huge percentage of
accuracy and recovery efforts with analyzing post-disaster imagery and identifying areas
most effective by the event.
Farthermore, AI should contribute to long-term resilience by identification of vulnerable
areas and recommending sustainable solutions. Science Direct data believes that by
analyzing data on climate, AI can help predict the impact of sea-level rise or other climate-
related disasters, enabling communities to adapt and mitigate embryonic risks.
Yes, AI offers significant potential, but it is crucial to address potential challenges. Ensuring
data accuracy, addressing algorithmic bias, and fostering collaboration between AI
developers and disaster management professionals are essential for realizing the full
benefits of AI in this field.
In the end, AI is transforming disaster risk management by providing advanced tools for
prediction, response, and recovery. By leveraging the power of AI, societies can become
more resilient to natural and human-made disasters, ultimately saving lives and minimizing
damage.