REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

NATIONAL BARANGAY OPERATIONS OFFICE
3/F, A. Francisco Gold Condominium II, EDSA cor. Mapagmahal Street, Diliman, Quezon City
Tel.: (02) 920-5476; 925-1137 to 1139; 925-0371; Fax: (02) 925-0328

DISASTER-PREPAREDNESS AUDIT TOOL

FOR BARANGAYS

BARANGAY: ________________________

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

Region : _______ Province/HUC/ICC _____________________

City/Municipality ______________________________

Ne Name of Punong Barangay ____________________ Contact No. ________________

Barangay Category: IRA Share ________________
 Urban  Upland  Lowland  Coastal
 Rural  Agricultural  Fishing
Total Population (Latest Pop. & Source) ___________________________
Total No. of HHs _____________________ Total No. of Families ______________

EXPOSURE TO HAZARD
Please check all that apply:
 Typhoon  Tsunami  Others. Please specify.
 Flood  Volcanic Eruption __________________
 Landslide  Lahar
 Earthquake

NUMBER OF POPULATION AT RISK:

NO. OF
HAZARDS POP. AT PREGNANT INFANT/ NO. OF NO. OF
RISK M F /ELDERLY CHILDR HHs FAMILIES
EN
Typhoon
Flood
Landslide
Earthquake
Tsunami
Volcanic Eruption
Lahar
Others _____
 B. DISASTER-PREPAREDNESS INDICATORS

INDICATORS Yes No REMARKS

I. ORGANIZATIONAL REQUISITES
1. Organization of Barangay DRRM Committee (BDRRMC)
1.1 Is there an organized Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Committee (BDRRMC)? (Section 12, RA 10121)

IF the answer is NO, please state the reason why.

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1.2 Is the organization of BDRRMC supported with a Sangguniang
Barangay Ordinance? (Sec. 6, Rule 6, IRR of RA 10121)
1.3. Does the composition of BDRRMC include at least two (2) CSO
representatives from existing and active community-based
peoples organizations representing the most vulnerable and
marginalized groups in the barangay?(Section 12(d), RA 10121)
1.4 Does the BDRRMC conduct meeting to assess its preparedness
efforts?

2. Barangay DRRM Plan

2.1. Is there an existing BDRRM Plan (BDRRMP)?
2.2. Has the BDRRM Plan and budget been submitted to the local
sanggunian through the BDC? (Section 12c(7) of RA 10121)
2.3. Is the BDRRMP incorporated into the Barangay Development
Plan?
2.4. Is the BDRRMP included in the Annual Investment Program?
2.5. Is the BDRRMP conspicuously displayed?

3. Funding
3.1 Does the barangay allocate at least 5% of the estimated revenue
from regular sources as its Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Fund (BDRRMF)?

If yes, how much? ___________________

3. 2. Does the barangay allocate 30% of the BDRRM Fund as the

Quick Response Fund (QRF) or stand-by fund for relief and
recovery program?

IF yes, how much? __________________

3.3 Are there other sources of funds that could be tapped in times of
disaster?
 3.4 Is the BDRRMF utilized for disaster risk management activities
based on the BDRRM Plan?
3.5. Is the report on the utilization of the BDRRM Fund submitted to
COA , copy furnished the regional director of the OCD and the
Local Government Operations Officer of the DILG? (Section 12c
(24) of RA 10121)
II. RISK ASSESSMENT AND EARLY WARNING
1. Contingency Planning
1.1. Is there a local risk map in the barangay?
1.2 Is there an existing contingency plan to guide in preparedness
efforts?
Please specify.
Typ Typhoon  Tsunami 
Flood  Landslide 
Earthquake  Volcanic Eruption 
1.3. Is the community involved in the formulation of the Contingency
Plan for:
Typhoon  Tsunami 
Flood  Landslide 
Earthquake  Volcanic Eruption 
1.4. Is the Contingency Plan discussed during barangay assemblies?
1.5 Were there drills conducted to test the Contingency Plan?
If yes, what drill has been conducted? Please specify:
Typhoon  Tsunami 
Flood  Landslide 
Earthquake  Volcanic Eruption 
1.6 Are disaster-related signages, markers and directional signs
displayed in strategic locations?
2. Early Warning System (EWS)
2.1 Is there an established community-based early warning system
for the identified hazard?
If yes, please specify.
 Typhoon  Tsunami
 Tsunami  Volcanic Eruption
 Earthquake  Others. Please specify
_____________________

IF NO, please state the reason why.

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2.2 Is the EWS linked to the higher LGUs/DRRMCs?
2.3. Is the community aware of the system and how it operates?

III. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES

1. Are there related disaster information in the barangay in the form of
posters, flyers, newsletters, pamphlets, geo-hazard maps and the
like for the following?
 Typhoon  Tsunami :
 Flood  Volcanic Eruption
  Landslide  Lahar
 Earthquake  Others. Please specify.____________
2. Are basic information about floods, landslides, earthquakes,
tsunamis and other types of natural calamity disseminated to
enhance people’s awareness on disaster preparedness?
3. Has the local CSOs conducted fora or orientations on disaster
preparedness?
4. Has the barangay conducted fora or orientations with barangay
residents on matters to include the role of barangay in the PDRRM
Act?
IV. PREPAREDNESS FOR EFFECTIVE RESPONSE AND EARLY
RECOVERY
1. Barangay Operations Center
1.1 Is there a Barangay Operation Center?
1.2. Is this activated and manned in times of disaster?
1.3. Is there a Hotline available to receive emergency calls?
1.4 Is a database maintained for the following?
 Human resources
 Equipment
 Directories
 Location of critical infrastructure and their capacities
2. Evacuation Center
2. 1. Is there a designated evacuation center?
2.2. Please specify.
 Barangay Hall  Schools
 Multi-purpose Halls  Church/chapel
 Gymnasium  Others
_______________
2.3. Can those evacuation centers accommodate the evacuees?
2.4. Is the barangay capable of making the following basic necessities
and facilities available at the evacuation center ?
2.4.1 Potable drinking water
2.4.2 Food supply
2.4.3 Medicine Kits
2.4.4 Sleeping mats
2.4.5 Blankets
2.4.6 Pillows
2.4.7 Power Supply
2.4.8 Sanitary Toilets
2.4.9 Waste disposal facility
2.4.10 Mobile communication system
2.4.11 Recreation stuff for kids
2.4.12 Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS)
2.4.13 Kitchen/Cooking Area
2.4.14 Breastfeeding Area
2.5 Does the barangay have a bodega to accommodate the basic
materials, supplies and equipment needed for disaster?
 2.6 Are there volunteers that could be tapped to assist in the
evacuation center?
2.7 Is a system in place for the security of evacuees?
3. Mobilization of Barangay Emergency Response Teams (BERTs)
3.1 Is there an organized BERT?
3.2 Have the BERTs undergone trainings for disaster preparedness
and management?
3.3 Please specify the trainings attended by the BERTS.
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3.4 Are there accredited community disaster volunteers (ACDVs)?
3.5 Are there other institutions ( higher LDRRMOs, NGOs, CSOs, POs
and private sectors) helping the barangay in times of calamity?
Please specify, if any, and the type of assistance provided.
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3.5 Are there any collaborative undertakings with nearby barangay?

3.6. Is there a transportation facility available for use by the search and
rescue teams or ACDVs?
3.7. Are there emergency equipment available at the barangay?
Please identify.
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Prepared by:
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Barangay Secretary

Noted by:

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Punong Barangay

Date Accomplished: ________________________________________