A Proposed Model on Disaster Risk Reduction Management for Basic Education Schools

Abstract

This study determined and described the status of the emergency preparedness and response system of basic education schools in Romblon, Philippines. Using descriptive evaluative and development research design, validated questionnaires were used as a data gathering technique supplemented with interviews from public elementary and high school principals and teachers, and barangay officials from areas prone to disasters in the islands of Sibuyan, Romblon, Tablas and Carabao in the province of Romblon. Frequency, percentage, mean, and one-way ANOVA were used for data analysis. Results showed that schools moderately practiced the identified five emergency preparedness and response system components, which calls for improving and strengthening the disaster risk reduction management programs and activities. Findings were used as a basis for the development of a Proposed Model of Disaster Risk Reduction Management for Basic Education schools.