Disaster Risk Reduction Management in High Risk Barangays of Baguio City: Level of Implementation and Challenges (original) (raw)
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Natural disasters like typhoons and earthquakes are now frequently occurring in the country. The Philippine government had increased its efforts to implement the disaster risk reduction management (DRRM) program as its answer to the frequent occurrence. The program is supported by two laws Republic Act 10121 or the Philippine Risk Reduction Management Act and Presidential Decree No. 1566, Strengthening the Philippine Disaster Control Capability and Establishing the National Program of Disaster Preparedness. With these laws, it is believed that the impact of disaster is minimal and the Filipinos are more safe and resilient. The laws emphasize the role of the local government officials from governors, to mayors and barangay officials to be responsible and take the lead in their respective areas on matters related to Disaster Risk Reduction and Management. This study mainly aims to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices on disaster risk reduction and management of the barangay officials of the thirteen barangays of Baler, Aurora, Philippines considering that this province is prone to natural disasters because of its geographic location. A total of 118 respondents participated in this study. Descriptive-correlational research design was employed. Statistical tests employed were frequencies, percentages and Chi-square test. Results showed that barangay officials were knowledgeable about disaster risk reduction and management, they have a positive attitude to this and almost all activities of this program have been practiced by the barangay officials. It is being recommended that these strengths of the respondents be sustained by continuously conducting information, education, communication (IEC) campaign on DRRM, trainings and drills related to its programs and guidelines by collaborating with government and non-government agencies. On matters wherein they have less information and training like the psychological care of people who have been traumatized by the disaster?s impact it?s paramount that they coordinate with other agencies who have expertise on this aspect.
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