Disaster

Preparedness in
the Community
SCI014 – MODULE 8

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and the Country

Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Discuss the key concepts, principles,
and elements of DRRM;
• Recognize the importance of DRRM on
one’s life;
• Discuss different community-based
practices for managing disaster risk to
specific hazards;
• Develop a community preparedness
plan; and
• Explain DRRM-related laws and
policies Disaster Readiness and
Risk Reduction
Community Disaster
Preparedness Planning is not
a one-size-fits-all approach.
Aspects of the plan and its implementation must
be specific to the community’s own disaster risk
(hazards, exposure, vulnerability).
Community Disaster
Preparedness, Response,
and Recovery Plan
This is created by local government units and
leaders of the private sector (schools, businesses,
and subdivisions).
Basic Principles of the Community Disaster
Preparedness Plan
1. Partner with local resources.
• (e.g. Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Red Cross, Philippine
National Police, local healthcare system, PHIVOLCS, PAGASA)
• consultation, planning, and implementation

2. Establish leadership roles and key persons.

3. Involve key organizations, agencies, and citizens in disaster planning.

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Basic Principles of the Community Disaster
Preparedness Plan
4. Identify hazards, the vulnerable sector, and exposed elements in the
community.

5. Raise citizen awareness about disasters and facilitate individual home

disaster preparedness.

6. Emergency Notification System

• How will the citizens be notified in case of an incoming disaster?

https://www.civicplus.com/blog/ps/local-government-community-emergency-preparedness
Basic Principles of the Community Disaster
Preparedness Plan
7. Community Evacuation Procedures
• Where will the citizens evacuate? Who and how will the evacuation
be facilitated?

8. Establish measurable goals for disaster preparedness and mitigation.

• What and when are mitigation measures must be done?

9. The community disaster preparedness plan must be regularly

modified.
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Are you aware of disaster
preparedness efforts in
your community?
Good Practices in Developing
National DRRM Strategies
Mozambique
A gender unit has been established in the
National Institute for Disaster Management in
Mozambique to reduce women’s vulnerability
during disasters.

https://www.undrr.org/publication/words-action-guidelines-developing-national-disaster-risk-reduction-strategies
Good Practices in Developing
National DRRM Strategies
Cabo Verde
A multi-stakeholder task force was formed to
integrate disaster risk reduction as a national
strategic priority.
Tonga and Namibia
Integrating climate change adaptation in
DRRM efforts.
https://www.undrr.org/publication/words-action-guidelines-developing-national-disaster-risk-reduction-strategies
 RA 10121
Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management Act of 2010
An act strengthening the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management System, providing for the National
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework and
institutionalizing the National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Plan, appropriating funds therefore and for
other purposes.
 Highlights of the Philippine Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Act of 2010
I. Serves as conceptual guide to all local and national efforts concerning
DRRM
II. Shifts the country’s paradigm and approach from reactive disaster
management to proactive disaster risk reduction.
III. Establishment of National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Council and local DRM offices
IV. Goal: Safer, adaptive, and disaster-resilient Filipino communities
towards sustainable development
 www.ndrrmc.gov.ph
Functions of National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
(NDDRMC)

1. Develop an NDRRM framework that will be used as principal guide and

must be reviewed at a five year interval or if deemed necessary
2. Advise the President regarding disaster status and DRRM policies
3. Monitor the development and enforcement of DRRM in the regional and
local levels
4. Assess of hazards and disaster risks in the country
 www.ndrrmc.gov.ph
Functions of National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
(NDDRMC)

4. Establish national early warning and emergency alert system

5. Manage and mobilize resources for DRRM, including DRRM national fund
6. Implement a framework for climate change adaptation
7. Local and global coordination regarding DRRM efforts
8. Conduct disaster reports and post-disaster needs assessments
Despite the multiple disasters and
suggestions, RA 10121 had not been
amended since its implementation.

In addition, the DRRM framework has

not been updated until 2021.
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk
Reduction 2015-2030
The Framework was adopted at the Third UN World
Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Sendai, Japan,
on March 18, 2015.

The framework had outlined the key targets and

priorities for action to prevent new and reduce existing
disaster risks. It aims to reduce the effects of disasters
in the world within the next 15 years.
Four Priorities of the Sendai
Framework
1. Understanding disaster risk
2. Strengthening disaster risk governance to
manage disaster risk
3. Investing in disaster reduction for resilience
4. Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective
response, and to "Build Back Better" in
recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.
 Four Priorities of the Sendai
Note: First three
priorities are all
focused on
Framework
disaster 1. Understanding disaster risk
preparedness 2. Strengthening disaster risk governance to
and mitigation.
manage disaster risk;
3. Investing in disaster reduction for resilience
4. Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective
response, and to "Build Back Better" in
recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
NDDRMC Resolution No. 01, s. 2021

NDDRMC had re-declared the

adaptation of the Sendai Framework
for Disaster Risk Reduction and the
approval of a National Disaster Risk
Reduction Plan of 2020-2030.
National Disaster Risk Reduction Plan
of 2020-2030
• Reiterated goals and functions established in
R.A. 10121
• Identified short-term, medium-term, and long-
term measurable goals towards disaster risk
reduction
• Prioritizing climate change adaptation
• Change of policies (e.g. from national to local
warning systems)
Ready to Rebuild: Disaster Rehabilitation and
Recovery Program
Joint program of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (NDRRMC), Office of Civil Defense (OCD), and
the World Bank (WB).

Ready to Rebuild aims to build the capacity of national and local

governments to recover better and faster from natural and human-
induced disasters even before it happens.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Discuss the key concepts, principles,
and elements of DRRM;
• Recognize the importance of DRRM on
one’s life;
• Discuss different community-based
practices for managing disaster risk to
specific hazards;
• Develop a community preparedness
plan; and
• Explain DRRM-related laws and
policies Disaster Readiness and
Risk Reduction