Level of Earthquake Preparedness of Selected Families in Don Juan Vercelos, San Francisco, Quezon

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study was conducted to determine the Level of Disaster Preparedness of Brgy. Don Juan Vercelos, San Francisco, Quezon in earthquake emergencies.

METHODS

This study used the quantitative approach of research employing the descriptive method. The respondents of the study were eighty-three families in the coastal barangay of Don Juan Vercelos, San Francisco, Quezon. The main instrument used in the study was designed by the Department of Education which can be found in Enclosure No. 1 of DepEd Order 27, s. 2015. The survey questions are stated in Tagalog to be easily understood by the respondents. To statistically treat data gathered, frequencies and percentage were used.

RESULTS

Data gathered revealed that the residents of Don Juan Vercelos were aware of the safety precautions they need to take to reduce risk factors in their household if ever an earthquake happened. Most households knew where to go and what to do as well as the initial response they could take when the earthquake occurred. When asked about what they would do during an earthquake, most of the respondents provided random answers such as Duck-Cover-Hold but there were few who gave no response. Moreover, respondents were aware of the possible dangers and aftershocks they might experience after an earthquake. In general, 60%-80% of the respondents assume that they were aware of what they would do before, during, and after an earthquake. Ten to 15% of them admitted that they were not sure of their responses.

DISCUSSIONS

The findings demonstrate that in spite of a large number of households who were aware and prepared for a disaster like an earthquake, the community still has to undergo a symposium and training to equip each family with the knowledge and skills about earthquake preparedness