Disaster Risk Reduction Management of Bulacnin Integrated National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Disaster preparedness and risk reduction management is a timely issue that requires immediate action, attention and consideration it is therefore important for people, communities, and institutions to enhance their capacity to respond and manage disaster scenarios and improve resilience to probable risks. Developing projects and activities for the institutions will help them improve their adaptive capacity to minimizerisks and damages.

METHODS

The descriptive research design was used. Forty-five members of SDRRMG were used as respondents. Researcher made questionnaire was used as an instrument for data gathering. Weighted mean, composite mean and Pearson Chi-square test was the statistical tool used in the study.

RESULTS

The researcher found out that the respondents are frequently participating in DRRM-related activities in school as indicated on the obtained composite mean of 2.56. However, lack of early warning systems and limited space for emergency evacuation are the most common DRRM related problems encountered in Bulacnin Integrated National High School. Activities and practices related to financial and material management capabilities, preparedness capacities and response mechanisms were sometimes implemented with the generated composite means of 2.35, 2.27 and 1.65 respectively. It also revealed that there is no significant relationship between the status of DRRM and the problems encountered in implementing it in school. It also indicates that if the school will employ effective team organization and leadership, wise financial and material resource management and cautious preparedness practices there is a great chance for the school to minimize the problems encountered in implementing disaster-risk reduction management.

DISCUSSIONS

Natural and human-induced disasters can cause inevitable damage to properties, loss of lives and may affect livelihood activities if proper measures and right precautions will not be put into paramount consideration. Evidently, the root of these adverse effects is the unpreparedness of the affected individuals and communities in responding to it. Lack of knowledge on how to deal with and respond to it is one of the reasons why people from the affected areas experience such devastation. Schools show its substantial role to its clienteles, by teaching and developing the basic skills. It is rightful and just for the schools to be advocates in implementing a well-orchestrated, effective and efficient DRRM.