Disaster Risk Preparedness Level of Junior High school (JHS) Students and the Response Practices in Disaster of Talipan National high School

Abstract

INTRODUCTIONThe study aimed to determine the disaster risk preparedness level of JHS students and the response practices in the disaster of Talipan national High School. Specifically, the study determined the preparedness level in disaster risks of TNHS-JHS students in terms of thier knowledge and attitude towards disaster risks. Moreover, the study determined the response practices in disaster in disaster of TNHS in terms of safe learning environment, school disaster management and disaster risk reduction in education.

METHODS

The study utilized both descriptive -survey and descriptive-evaluative method of research to determine the disaster risk preparedness level of JHS students and to evaluate the response practices of TNHS in disaster. Stratified random sampling technique was employed in the selection of the respondents. A self-devised survey-questionnaire consisting of two parts was used to gather responses in the study.

RESULTS

The findings revealed that TNHS Junior High School students are prepared or knowledgeable on disaster risk. Similarly,the results showed that TNHS Junior High School students are prepared on disaster risk in terms of their attitude towards it. Moreover. practices in disaster risk of TNHS are responsive in terms of safe learning environment. While, TNHS disaster risk reduction and management manual to help them increase their preparedness level in disaster risk and become more responsive in disaster.

DISCUSSIONS

The study provide necessary findings on the preparedness level of TNHS Junior High School students on disaster risk and the response practices in disaster risk of the school. Likewise, the reduction and management manual to help them increase their preparedness level in disaster risk and become more responsive in disaster.