Perception on Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) of Cortes, Surigao Del Sur

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Disasters brought by natural hazards are an issue of great concern in the whole world due to social, environmental and economic impacts. With global warming, environmental degradation, increasing population density and poverty conditions, the occurrences of disasters are expected to rise. This study determined the perception of disaster risk reduction management (DRRM) of Cortes, Surigao del Sur as evaluated by three (3) select secondary schools in Cortes II District, Cortes, Surigao del Sur during the Academic Year 2017 -2018.

METHODS

The study utilized the descriptive method of research employing a quantitative approach. Standardized survey instrument from the concept of Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) Manual of the Department of Education (Department of Education) was used in the study. Purposive sampling was used in choosing the school heads and teacher respondents of the study while the sample size for learners was guided by 50% of the total population. Descriptive statistics used were the weighted mean, while inferential statistics employed Pearson correlation r for a variance set at 0.05 level of significance.

RESULTS

The perception of disaster risk reduction management (DRRM) for prevention and mitigation, disaster preparedness and risk reduction, emergency response, rehabilitation, and recovery are effective awareness through education and information. Finally, the areas of concern on the results of the findings and conclusions revealed that perception on disaster risk reduction management (DDRM) is effective and it seemed to be achieved based on the response of the respondents. Moreover, an improvement in the organization of the disaster management group or committee and lack of disaster coordinating council at the school level needs to be addressed. Further, the study recommended conducting enhancement training, seminars, and drills about disaster risk reduction to better improve the current perception of disaster risk reduction management (DDRM).

DISCUSSIONS

The perception of disaster risk reduction management (DDRM) is effective. Moreover, an improvement in the organization of the disaster management group or committee and lack of disaster coordinating council at the school level needs to be addressed. Further, the study recommended conducting enhancement training, seminars, and drills about disaster risk reduction to better improve the current perception of disaster risk reduction management (DDRM).