CONTINGENCY

PLANNING
GUIDEBOOK
As of January 2020
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................................................1

DEFINITION OF TERMS ............................................................................................................................................................3

ACRONYMS ............................................................................................................................................................................8

OVERVIEW OF CONTINGENCY PLANNING.....................................................................................................................10

Definition of Contingency Planning ...........................................................................................................................10
References of Contingency Planning........................................................................................................................10
Importance of Contingency Planning.......................................................................................................................12
Stakeholders involved in Contingency Planning.....................................................................................................13
Common Myths and Facts on Contingency Planning ..........................................................................................15

FORMULATING THE CONTINGENCY PLAN

......................................................................................................................16
Chapter I. Background .................................................................................................................................................17
Chapter II. Goal and Objectives.................................................................................................................................18
Chapter III. Response Arrangements .........................................................................................................................19
Chapter IV. Activation...................................................................................................................................................23
Annexes ............................................................................................................................................................................26

CONTINGENCY PLANNING
FORMS..................................................................................................................................28
CP Form 1: Hazard Analysis ..........................................................................................................................................28
CP Form 2: Anatomy of the Hazard ...........................................................................................................................31
CP Form 3A: Scenario Generation for Natural Hazard
..........................................................................................33
CP Form 3B: Scenario Generation for Human-Induced Hazard ..........................................................................34
CP Form 4A: Affected Population ..............................................................................................................................38
CP Form 4B: Breakdown of Affected Population ....................................................................................................40
CP Form 5: Cluster Identification .................................................................................................................................42
CP Form 6: Response Activities ....................................................................................................................................44
CP Form 7: Resource Inventory....................................................................................................................................46
CP Form 8: Resource Projection ..................................................................................................................................48
CP Form 9: Resource Gap Summary..........................................................................................................................50
CP Form 10: Emergency Operations Center ............................................................................................................52
CP Form 11: Incident Command System ..................................................................................................................55

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .......................................................................................................................................58

REFERENCES ..........................................................................................................................................................................62
INTRODUCTION
The Philippines, situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Typhoon Belt, is prone to
natural hazards such as typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis.
Furthermore, human-induced hazards such as crimes, terrorism and bombing also
threaten the lives of the communities.

Given our disaster risk profile, Republic Act (RA) 10121, otherwise known as the
“Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010,” was enacted on 27
May 2010. Prior to the enactment of RA 10121, government actions relative to disaster
management had been largely concentrated on the response phase where most of the
resources are devoted to the needs of the affected population in the aftermath of a
disaster. Now, the new law paved the way for the institutionalization of the proactive
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management or “DRRM” approach, which is the
“systematic process of using administrative directives, organizations, and
operational skills and capacities to implement strategies, policies and improved
coping capacities in order to lessen the adverse impacts of hazards and the possibility
of disaster.”

As provided for in RA 10121, one of the known DRRM mechanisms that we can use is
Contingency Planning (CP). It is used to establish preparedness measures and arrange
response priorities ahead of time prior to a certain disaster. CP works well together
with other DRRM tools to help ensure the achievement of safer, adaptive and disaster-
resilient communities towards sustainable development.

With the growing significance of contingency planning, it has become applicable not
only in DRRM but also in Crisis Management (CM), which “involves plans and
institutional arrangement to engage and guide the efforts of government, non-
government, voluntary and private agencies in comprehensive and coordinated ways
to respond to the entire spectrum of crisis needs”. As such, CP has been considered
as one of the operationalizing tools of the National Crisis Management Core Manual
(NCMCM) of 2012, as provided for by the Executive Order (EO) No. 82 series of 2012.

In this context, an effort has been made to integrate the contingency planning process
for managing natural and human-induced hazards.

Development of Contingency Planning in the Philippines

CP was introduced in the Philippines in early 2002 with the support of United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Then Vice President and Department of
Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary, Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo, met with
former UNHCR High Commissioner Sadako Ogata to discuss the plight of internally-
displaced persons (IDPs) in Mindanao. UNHCR sent a mission to assess possible technical
assistance to the Government of the Philippines for the management of IDPs.

Among the recommendations of the UNHCR was the organization of an Emergency

Management Training Program for the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC).
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One of the significant activities under this program was the publication of “Contingency
Planning for Emergencies: A Manual for Local Government Units,” which was the
product of the CP workshop held in Mindanao. Through the following years,
contingency planning gained attention not only in managing displaced population
but also in handling emergencies. Hence, CP was rolled out to other parts of the
country and has gained an important role, not only as a preparedness plan for human-
induced hazards, but also as a disaster reduction strategy.

However, the circumstances regarding emergencies became even more complex with
the phenomenon of the “new normal”, characterized by the increasing frequency,
magnitude and scope of disasters, as well as the blurring of division between the
disasters caused by natural and human-induced hazards. Hence, the United Nations
Economic and Social Commission for the Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) sent a
technical expert in the Philippines to help the government revisit the CP process.
Through the assistance of the technical expert, the National Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management Council (NDRRMC) through the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), the
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and the Department of
Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in collaboration with the National Security
Council (NSC), worked to enhance the contingency planning manual of the NDCC,
with the objective of integrating the response arrangements for natural and human-
induced hazards into one reference. This collaboration resulted to the development of
the CP Guidebook to be used by all DRRM and CM practitioners.

The Contingency Planning Guidebook

The CP Guidebook serves as a handy reference for planners in preparing the

contingency plan as a basis for actions before and during an emergency. It provides
guidance on how stakeholders can develop coping strategies to minimize the adverse
consequences of a certain hazard.

The contents of the CP Guidebook are consistent with the existing policies and
guidelines of the NDRRMC, NSC, and other relevant institutions. It has been formally
adopted through the NDRRMC-NSC Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1 s 2016. As such,
the CP Guidebook contributes to better understanding of the roles of responsibilities of
individuals, offices or agencies involved in DRRM and CM to improve their
capacities to anticipate and respond.

To assess the effectiveness of CP, the OCD partnered with the Polytechnic University of
the Philippines in 2018 to conduct the study entitled “Effectiveness of Contingency
Planning during Typhoon Lawin (Haima) in selected LGUs in Region I and CAR.” Based
on the study’s findings, there is a need to develop a less technical CP template with
direction- setting and action-oriented elements.

Recognizing the importance of the study’s findings, the OCD, as the agency mandated
to standardize the CP process, updated the CP Guidebook and simplified the associated
forms and tools. The updated CP Guidebook will be implemented in 2020 and beyond.

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DEFINITION OF TERMS
Affected Population: a group of people who (1) lives in a disaster-affected area and has
sustained direct disaster impacts (e.g. casualties and lost sources of livelihoods); (2)
lives within the disaster-affected area and sustained indirect disaster impacts (e.g.
disruption of basic services); or (3) lives outside the disaster-affected area and sustained
secondary disaster impacts (e.g. increase in market costs).

Capacity: a combination of all strengths and resources available within a community,

society or organization that can reduce the level of risk, or effects of a disaster.
Capacity may include infrastructure and physical means, institutions, societal coping
abilities, as well as human knowledge, skills and collective attributes such as social
relationships, leadership and management. Capacity may also be described as
capability.

Casualty: a person who is injured, killed, or gone missing as a result of an accident,

mishap, or disaster.

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs): organized group of individuals, to include non-

government organizations, trade unions, faith-based organizations, indigenous people’s
movements and foundations, working together for a common goal.

Coordination: system for gathering information, making decision, and recording action
that must be clear and known to all.

Command and Control: exercise of authority and direction by the Incident Commander
over resources checked-in to accomplish the objectives.

Cluster: a group of agencies that gather to work together towards common objectives
within a particular sector or area of concern in emergency response.The NDRP
enumerates the clusters at the national level, the lead and member agencies, as well
as their duties and responsibilities during emergencies.

Cluster Approach:a coordination system of the NDRRMC that aims to ensure a more
coherent and effective response by mobilizing groups of agencies, organizations and
non-government organizations to respond in a strategic manner across all key sectors
or areas of activity, each sector having a clearly designated lead, in support of
existing government coordination structure and emergency response mechanisms.

Contingency Plan (CP): a scenario-based plan for a specific and projected natural
and/or human-induced hazard. It aims to address the impacts of the hazard to people,
properties, and environment; and/or to prevent the occurrence of the emerging
threats through the arrangement of timely, effective, appropriate, and well-
coordinated responses as well as the efficient management of resources.

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Contingency Planning: a management process that analyzes specific potential events
or emerging situations that might threaten society or the environment and
establishes arrangements in advance to enable timely, effective and appropriate
responses to such events and situations.

Crisis: also known as emergency; a threatening condition that requires urgent action
or response

Crisis Management (CM): involves plans and institutional arrangement to engage and
guide the efforts of government, non-government, voluntary and private agencies in
comprehensive and coordinated ways to respond to the entire spectrum of crisis needs.

Crisis Management Committee (CMC): a governing body that undertakes CM activities

and takes decisive actions to resolve crisis or emergency. Its powers and functions are
defined in the NCMCM 2012.

Disaster: a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving

widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts, which
exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own
resources. Disasters are often described as a result of the combination of: the exposure
to a hazard; the conditions of vulnerability that are present; and insufficient capacity or
measures to reduce or cope with the potential negative consequences, Disaster
impacts may include loss of life, injury, disease and other negative effects on human,
physical, mental and social well-being, together with damage to property, destruction of
assets, loss of services, Social and economic disruption and environmental degradation.

Disaster Impacts: immediate consequences of a disaster requiring extraordinary

response

Disaster Risk: the potential disaster losses in lives, health status, livelihood, assets and
services, which could occur to a particular community or a Society over some specified
future time period.

Disaster Risk Reduction: the concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through
systematic efforts to analyze and manage the causal factors of disasters, including
through reduced exposures to hazards, lessened vulnerability of people and property,
wise management of land and the environment, and improved preparedness for
adverse events.

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM): the systematic process of using
administrative directives, organizations, and operational skills and capacities to
implement strategies, policies and improved coping capacities in order to lessen the
adverse impacts of hazards and the possibility of disaster. Prospective disaster risk
reduction and management refers to risk reduction and management activities that
address and seek to avoid the development of new or increased disaster risks,
especially if risk reduction policies are not put in place.

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Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC): organized and authorized
body of government agencies, to include the civil society organizations and private
sector, mandated to undertake DRRM activities from the national to local levels. The
composition, powers and functions of the DRRMC are defined in RA 10121.

Early Warning Signs: observable or science-based information that will indicate the
unfolding of an event or incident.

Emergency Indicators: quantifiable thresholds that signal whether a situation is under

control and whether there is a need for urgent remedial action.

Emergency Operations Center (EOC): a designated facility that is staffed and equipped
with resources to undertake multi-stakeholder coordination, manage information, and
facilitate resource mobilization in anticipation of and/or to support incident operations.

Exposure: the degree to which the elements at risk are likely to experience hazard
events of different magnitudes.

Goal: an observable and measurable end result having one or more objectives to be
achieved within a more or less fixed timeframe.

Hazard: a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may

cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihood and
services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage

Human-Induced Hazard: a significant incident due to human interventions resulting in

acts of terrorism, destabilization, criminal activities, industrial accidents, disruption of
normal day-to-day activities, and other related emergencies that require prompt
intervention to contain the incident, mitigate the effects, and normalize the situation.

Incident Command System (ICS): a standard, on-scene, all-hazard incident management

concept that can be used by all DRRMCs member agencies and response groups. It
allows its users to adopt an integrated organizational structure to match the
complexities and demands of single or multiple incidents without being hindered
by agency or jurisdictional boundaries.

Incident Management Team (IMT): a team composed of Command Staff and General
Staff who will take the lead in ICS implementation.

Mitigation: the lessening or limitation of the adverse impacts of hazards and related
disasters.

Natural Hazard: natural process or phenomenon that may cause loss of life, injury or
other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and
economic disruption, or environmental damage.

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Need: a motivating force that compels action for its satisfaction, range from basic
survival needs satisfied by necessities, to cultural, intellectual, and social needs.

New Normal: characterized by the increasing frequency, magnitude and scope of

disasters, as well as the blurring of division between the disasters caused by natural and
human-induced hazards.

Objective: implementation step to attain identified goals. It is specific, measurable, has

a defined completion date, and outlines the “who, what, when, where, and how”
of reaching the goals.

Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA): a process to evaluate a hazard’s level of risk

given the degree of exposure and vulnerability in a specific area. PDRA presents the
possible impacts to the populace and form as a basis to determine the appropriate
level of response actions from the national level government agencies down to
the local government units (LGUs). It is hazard-specific, area-focused, and time-bound
method of assessment.

Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA): a multi-sectoral and multidisciplinary

structured approach for assessing disaster impacts and prioritizing recovery and
reconstruction needs. It is undertaken by the government agencies also in
collaboration with international development partners and the private sector.

Probability: frequency of occurrence or the return period of losses associated with

hazardous events.

Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA): a disaster response tool that
is used immediately in the early emergency phase to determine the extent of impacts
and assess the priority needs of the communities.

Resources: machineries, manpower, methodology, materials, and monetary assets that

can be drawn on by an organization in order to function effectively.

Risk: the combination of the probability of an event and its negative consequences.

Risk Assessment: a methodology to determine the nature and extent of risk by

analyzing potential hazards and evaluating existing conditions of vulnerability that
together could potentially harm exposed people, property, services, livelihood and the
environment on which they depend

Root Causes: the underlying natural or human-induced sources or origins of the hazard

Sector: distinct and large subdivision defined on the basis of some common factor

State of Calamity: a condition involving mass casualty and/or major damages to

property, disruption of means of livelihoods, roads and normal way of life of people in
the affected areas as a result of the occurrence of natural or human-induced hazard.

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Threat: an indication of something undesirable coming; a person or thing as a likely
cause of harm; refers to people, phenomena, situations and trends in the environment
that can adversely affect the welfare and well-being of the people.

Triggering Factors: factors that could cause the unfolding of an event.

Vulnerability: the characteristics and circumstances of a community, system or asset that

make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard. Vulnerability may arise from
various physical, social, economic, and environmental factors such as poor design and
construction of buildings, inadequate protection of assets, lack of public information and
awareness, limited official recognition of risks and preparedness measures, and
disregard for wise environmental management.

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ACRONYMS
CBMS: Community Based Management Information System
CLUP: Comprehensive Land Use Plan
CM: Crisis Management
CMC: Crisis Management Committee
CP: Contingency Planning
CSO: Civil Society
Organization DRR: Disaster Risk
Reduction
DRRM: Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management
DRRMC: Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management
Council
DRRMF: Disaster Risk Reduction
Management Fund
EO: Executive Order
EOC: Emergency Operations
Center
GAA: General Appropriations
Act
HADR: Humanitarian
Assistance and Disaster
Response
IMT: Incident Management
Team
IC: Incident Commander
ICS: Incident Command
System
IHA: International
Humanitarian Assistance
INGO: International Non-
Government Organization
IRR: Implementing Rules and
Regulations
JMC: Joint Memorandum
Circular 8
LDRRMF: Local Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management
Fund
PDRA: Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment
PDRRMS: Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System
PSF: Presidential Social Fund
PWD: Persons with
Disabilities QRF: Quick
Response Fund RA: Republic
Act
RDANA: Rapid Damage
Assessment and Needs
Analysis
RO: Responsible Official
SFDRR: Sendai Framework
for Disaster Risk Reduction
SOP: Standard Operating
Procedure
SUC: Schools, Universities,
and Colleges
UNESCAP: United Nations
Economic and Social
Commission for Asia and the
Pacific
UNHCR: United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees
UNISDR: United Nations
International Strategy for
Disaster Reduction

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OVERVIEW OF CONTINGENCY PLANNING
Definition of Contingency Planning

CP is a scenario-based plan for a specific and projected natural and/or human-induced

hazard. It aims to address the impacts of the hazard to people, properties, and
environment; and/or to prevent the occurrence of the emerging threats through the
arrangement of timely, effective, appropriate, and well-coordinated responses as well as
the efficient management of resources.

The UNHCR Handbook of Emergencies defines contingency planning as “A forward

planning process, in a state of uncertainty, in which scenarios and objectives are
agreed, managerial and technical actions defined, and potential response systems put
in place in order to prevent or better respond to, an emergency or critical situation.”

The United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction defines CP as a

management process that analyses disaster risks and establishes arrangements in
advance to enable timely, effective and appropriate responses.

RA 10121 describes contingency planning as “a management process that analyzes

specific potential events or emerging situations that might threaten society or the
environment and establishes arrangements in advance to enable timely, effective and
appropriate responses to such events and situations.”

References of Contingency Planning

At the international level, the conduct of CP is our commitment to the Sendai

Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) 2015-2030. Specifically, in Paragraph 33,
Priority 4 of the Framework, it states that “…national and local governments shall
prepare or review and periodically update disaster preparedness and
contingency policies, plans and programs…”

The conduct of CP in the Philippines is also required by RA 10121. Specifically, in Rule 6,

Section 4 (3) of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the law, it states that
“The Provincial, City and Municipal DRRMOs or BDRRMCs, in coordination with
concerned national agencies and instrumentalities, shall facilitate and support risk
assessments and contingency planning activities at the local level.”

Recognizing the need to develop contingency plans for both natural and human-
induced hazards, it is indicated in item 6.1.1 of the NDRRMC-NSC JMC No. 1, 2016 that
“All DRRMCs at all levels, CMCs at the local level, and individual government
departments, bureaus, agencies, offices, units, and instrumentalities shall formulate
contingency plans for natural and/or human-induced hazards appropriate to their areas
in accordance with the prescribed Contingency Planning Guidebook.” Moreover, in
item 6.1.2, “Other governance stakeholders, including civil society organizations and
the private sector, are

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enjoined to adopt the Contingency Planning Guidebook for formulation of their
respective contingency plans.”

Further, under the NDRRM Plan 2011 – 2028, Thematic Area 2: Disaster Preparedness,
Outcome 10, it is also indicated that there shall be “Developed and implemented
comprehensive national and local preparedness and response policies, plans, and
systems.”

The formulation of CP is also embodied in various national issuances, policies, programs

and guidelines:

 Executive Order No. 82, s 2012: Operationalizing the Practical Guide for National
Crisis Managers and the National Crisis Management Core Manual; Establishing
National and Local Crisis Management Core Manual; Establishing national and
Local Crisis Management Organizations; and Providing Funds Therefor

 NDRRMC Memorandum No. 04, s 2012: Implementing Guidelines on the Use of

Incident Command System as an On-Scene Disaster Response and Management
Mechanism under the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System

 NDRRMC Memorandum No. 23, s 2014: National Disaster Response Plan for
Hydro- meteorological hazards

 NDRRMC Memorandum No. 43, s 2016: Guidelines on the Interoperability of the

Incident Management Teams and Response Clusters

 NDRRMC Memorandum No. 44, s 2016: Guidelines on the Mobilization of Incident

Management Teams

 NDRRMC Memorandum No. 22, s 2017: NDRRMC National Disaster Response Plan
for Hydro-Meteorological, Earthquake, Tsunami, and Consequence Management
for Terrorism Related Incidents

 NDRRMC Memorandum No. 50, s 2017: Checklist of Actions and Milestones for
Earthquake Preparedness

 Department of Budget and Management (DBM)-NDRRMC-DILG JMC

2013-1:
Allocation, Utilization of the Local Disaster Risk reduction and Management Fund

 NDRRMC-DILG-DBM-Civil Service Commission (CSC) JMC 2014-1:

Implementing Guidelines for the Establishment of Local DRRM Officers (LDRRMOs) or
Barangay DRRM Committees (BDRRMCs) in LGUs

 RA 11292: The Seal of Good Local Governance Act of 2019

 DILG Operation Listo

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Importance of Contingency Planning

It is a common fact that disasters exist in the Philippines primarily because of its
geographic location within the Pacific Ring of Fire and Pacific Typhoon Belt. The
Philippines is currently the 9th country at risk to disasters worldwide, based on the World
Risk Index Report 2019.

For a disaster prone country like the Philippines, CP yields a number of benefits:

 It helps to ensure the availability of resources and establishes a mechanism for

rapid decision-making based on authority, responsibility and accountability.

 It contributes to enhancing coordination and networking among individuals,

agencies and organizations.

 It helps to protect lives by arranging potential response structures, mechanisms and

resources prior to the occurrence of any emergency.

CP is applicable to all forms of hazards. It is also applied as part of preparations for

planned events. Below are some examples of where CP can be applied:

 Natural hazards such as tropical cyclones, volcanic eruptions, floods, El Niño and La
Niña, earthquakes, tsunamis, storm surge, landslides and lahar/mud flows

 Human-induced hazards such as conflagration, aircraft crash, vehicular accident, oil

spills, hazardous material/chemical incidents, industrial incidents, garbage avalanche,
crimes, bombing, terrorist acts and armed conflict situations

 Planned events and high density population gatherings such as fiestas, concerts,
anniversaries, conferences, etc.

 Shortages of resources, food or other commodities

 Epidemic or outbreak of serious health problems

The existence of natural and human-induced hazards, even the preparations for planned
events, prompts the need for CP. Some early warning signs usually precede an event that
requires emergency response. Often, it is simply a matter of good knowledge mixed
with experience that encourages one to recognize the need to do planning. However,
even if one is not sure that such event may indeed occur, it is still best to formulate a
CP. In other words, the moment we have projected a disaster or an incident, we
should start formulating the CP now. As rule of thumb, “It is better to plan when it is
not needed, than not to have planned when it was necessary.”

Further, there should only be one CP for every hazard. If various kinds of hazards exist,
CPs must be formulated for each. If there are secondary hazards resulting from one
specific hazard, these must be specified in one CP as part of the scenario generation.

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Stakeholders involved in Contingency Planning

The process of contingency planning becomes most effective when it is participatory

and collaborative, i.e., it involves the individuals, offices or agencies concerned who will
work together in the event of an emergency.

Practically speaking, all government and private entities are the stakeholders involved
in conduct of contingency planning and have the responsibility to formulate their
CPs. Specifically, here are the stakeholders involved in contingency planning across all
levels of governance:
Member agencies of the National/ Regional Disaster
Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC)

Member agencies of the National/ Regional Crisis Management

Committee (CMC)

Technical experts (to help in risk assessment and provide other

technical information) such as:

 Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical

Services Administration (PAGASA) for hydro-
meteorological hazards

 Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

(PHIVOLCS) for geological hazards
Stakeholders
at the  Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) for rain-induced
National/ landslides
Regional  Department of Health (DOH) for health-related hazards
Level
 Climate Change Commission (CCC) for climate-related
hazards

 Philippine National Police (PNP) for security-related

hazards

 Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for armed conflict

situations

 National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) and

Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) for terrorist-related hazards

CSOs, private sector groups and individuals offering

augmentation

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Local DRRM Officers (focal persons in DRRM)

Sanggunian members

Representatives of local committees

Member offices of the Local DRRMC

Member offices of the local CMC

Technical experts (to help in risk assessment and provide other

Stakeholders
technical information) such as: at the
 PAGASA for hydro-meteorological hazards
 PHIVOLCS for geological hazards
Local Level
 MGB for rain-induced landslides (Provincial/ City/
 DOH for health-related hazards Municipal/
 C C C for climate-related hazards Barangay)
 PNP for security-related hazards
 AFP for armed conflict situations
 NICA and ATC for terrorist-related hazards

National government agencies operating at the local level

CSOs, private sector groups and individuals offering augmentation

Division/unit heads

Planning officers and other action officers/ technical staff (finance,

logistics, operations, human resource, etc.)

Disaster Control Group members

Technical experts (to help in risk assessment and provide other

Stakeholders technical information) such as:
at the  PAGASA for hydro-meteorological hazards
 PHIVOLCS for geological hazards
Agency/  MGB for rain-induced landslides
Office /  DOH for health-related hazards
Organization  C C C for climate-related hazards
 PNP for security-related hazards
Level  AFP for armed conflict situations
 NICA and ATC for terrorist-related hazards

Local authorities (coordination for augmentation)

CSOs, private sector groups and individuals offering augmentation

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Common Myths and Facts on Contingency Planning

Misconceptions about CP exist. Hence, it is important to demystify such misconceptions

by understanding the common myths and facts about CP:

Myths
CP is expensive
CP is too technical. External expertise is
needed.
Once the contingency plan has been
formulated, only little effort is needed.
CP is not an integral part of our work.
CP is sensitive, confidential and
threatening. It should be done in secret.
CP encourages displacement.
CP is product oriented.
CP process is too tedious. Just give us a
template for us to fill-in on our own.
Facts
CP requires only an appropriate funding
source.
There are trained local CP experts and
facilitators.
Contingency plan needs to be reviewed
and updated regularly.
CP should form part of the regular
planning activities.
CP should be prepared, developed, and
disseminated to concerned agencies.
CP helps to prevent displacement.
CP is not a product for sale.
CP is not like any other plan. Multi-
stakeholder involvement and technical
expertise are needed.

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FORMULATING THE CONTINGENCY PLAN
Although a mechanism for disaster response, CP formulation remains as a disaster
preparedness activity. It works best if sensitization activities are successfully done
during peace time such as environmental scanning, awareness raising, risk
assessment and administrative preparations.

Before proceeding with the planning process, it is important to “sell the idea” of CP to
officials and the relevant authorities. It must be made clear to them that formulating CP
is part of the DRRM mandate as provided for in RA 10121 and other issuances.
However, it is also important to emphasize the protection of human lives from worst-
case disaster situations as among the top convincing reasons why there is a need for
CP. The buy-in and approval of the authorities will provide support and justification to
do the next steps required for the formulation of CP.

Further, it is important to generate situation awareness. As described by the NCMCM,

situation awareness is the ability to extract and integrate information in a continuously
changing environment and to use such information to direct future actions. It entails
understanding of the operational environment that will provide the basis for the conduct
of contingency planning.

To generate situation awareness, planners need to do the following:

 Do risk assessment
 Detect early warning signs for hazards
MATERIALS TO
 Analyze historical data on previous disasters or
crises PREPARE
 Determine the level of participation in the
planning process Maps
 Invite technical experts Disaggregated population data
 Prepare and review relevant materials Inventory of resources
Relevant plans and policies
Proper situational awareness will enable the planners to planners can proceed with the
writing of the CP, which is broken into the following parts:

Chapter I. Background

Chapter II. Goal and Objectives

Chapter III. Response

Arrangements

Chapter IV. Activation, Deactivation and Non-Activation

Annexes

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Chapter I. Background

A. Introduction

Write a narrative to describe the overall profile of the LGU/ agency/ office/
organization. Refer to existing relevant sources in coming up with the narrative.

COMMON SOURCES FOR CP NARRATIVES

Documentation of history of the LGU/ agency/ office/
organization Ecological profile
Maps (hazard, risk, base, administrative, political, etc.)
Disaggregated data on population and resources
Situation reports and statistics
Disaster and crisis advisories
Historical data/ records on past disasters or
crises DRRM and CM updates and trends
Community Based Management Information
System (CBMS) for LGUs
Other existing plans related to DRRM and CM such as comprehensive land use plan
(CLUP), DRRM plan, etc.

B. Hazard Analysis

1. Accomplish CP Form 1: Hazard Analysis. This will allow identification and analysis
of
hazards based on their “Probability” and “Impact.”

2. Write a narrative to further describe the results of the accomplished form. Refer
to existing relevant sources in coming up with the narrative.

C. Hazard to Plan for

3. State the specific hazard to plan for. This is the hazard that ranked as number
one in the accomplished CP Form 1.
2. Accomplish CP Form 2: Anatomy of the
Hazard for the selected hazard to be IMPORTANT
included as part of Chapter I.
There are instances in which the
3. Write a narrative to further describe the hazard to plan for is already pre-
results of the accomplished form. Refer to determined based on
existing relevant sources in coming up with management or organizational
the narrative. priorities. In such case there is no
need to do CP Form 1.

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D.
Scenario
1. Develop the scenario for the identified
hazard, which will be the focus of the CP. IMPORTANT
a. If planning for a natural hazard, CP is focused on planning for
accomplish CP Form 3A: Scenario the worst-case scenario.
Generation for Natural Hazard However, other scenarios are
still useful as they provide
b. If planning for a human-induced layers of benchmarking
hazard, accomplish CP Form 3B: for preparedness and
Scenario Generation for Human- response operations.
Induced Hazard
2. Determine the projected number of individuals
who will be affected by the hazard based on worst-case scenario. For this
purpose, accomplish CP Form 4A: Affected Population. If there is a
need to do disaggregation, accomplish CP Form 4B: Breakdown of Affected
Population, as appropriate.

3. Write a narrative to further describe the results of all the accomplished forms.
Refer to existing relevant sources in coming up with the narrative.

Chapter II. Goal and Objectives

A. Goal

State the overall goal or the end state that the CP aims to achieve.

B. Objectives

Enumerate the objectives of the CP to achieve the desired goal. The objectives must
be stated SMARTER.

SMARTER OBJECTIVES
S – pecific : clearly and exactly presented or stated;
M – easurable precise or exact
A– : an adequate or due portion is quantifiable
ttainable R : capable of being achieved
– ealistic : resembles real life; very much like in the
T – ime actual setting
bound E – : a period of time is planned for a particular
xtending action
R – ewarding : can be continued and replicated in other
situations
: recompenses effort; generates feeling of
fulfillment
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Chapter III. Response Arrangements

It is important for the LGU/ agency/ office/ organization to have an organized

response system in order to accomplish the goal and objectives of the CP. Such requires
technical information about the different response arrangements used in DRRM
and CM, particularly the Response Clusters, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and
Incident Command System (ICS).

A. Response Clusters
IMPORTANT
1. Organize the Response
that will Clusters The National Disaster Response Plan
providers serve (NDRP) pre-identifies the Response
situation. as the Clusters, with corresponding heads and
accomplishresource
CP Formduring5: Cluster members:
Identification. This willthe
enable the  Food and Non-food  Education
Items  Search, Rescue and
worst-case
determination of For Response  Health Retrieval
this
Clusters, with their corresponding  Protection  Management of
 Camp Coordination the
Dead and the Missing
heads and members. and Management  Law and Order
purpose,  Logistics  Phil. International
 Emergency Humanitarian
2. For each Response Cluster, Telecommunications Assistance
formulate a separate and detailed However, the local authorities have the
Implementation Plan. The liberty to organize their own Response
contents of the Implementation Clusters based on needs.
Plan are as follows:

a. Lead and Members: Enumerate the lead and members of the Response
Cluster based on CP Form 5.

b. Scenario: Describe the specific scenario that will be faced by the Response
Cluster. The said scenario must be consistent with the worst-case.

c. Objectives: Enumerate the specific objectives for the Response Cluster. These
should be in accordance with the CP goal and general objectives.

d. Roles and Responsibilities: Enumerate the roles and responsibilities of the head
and members of the Response Cluster. Protocols may be added as well.

e. Response Activities: Accomplish CP Form 6: Response Activities. The will

indicate the detailed activities to be undertaken with corresponding
timeframes.

f. Resource Inventory: Accomplish CP Form 7: Resource Inventory. This will

account all existing resources of the Response Cluster.

g. Resource Projection: Accomplish CP Form 8: Resource Projection. The will

indicate the gaps in resources and the possible resources to fill-in the said
gaps.
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 3. Once all clusters have formulated their respective implementation plans,
consolidate and make a summary of the resource gaps and costs using CP Form
9: Resource Gap Summary. This will provide a quick look on the investments that
must be made for all Response Clusters in terms of resources.

B. Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

IMPORTANT
The EOC serves as the central facility for
coordination should the worst-case disaster or The EOC should be in a location
crisis the LGU/ agency/ office/ organization. It
affect that is FREE from exposure to the
will serve as the contact point for all Response hazard’s projected impacts. Do not
Clusters and external stakeholders that will situate the EOC in a location that
provide assistance and augmentation of is hazard-prone.
resources during the emergency.

1. Accomplish CP Form 10: Emergency Operations Center to indicate the location of

the EOC, its contact information and the personnel who operate and manage the
facility.

2. Develop and illustrate the organization structure showing the persons in charge of
manning the EOC. Here is an example of a typical organization structure for the
EOC. The structure may vary depending on the organization:

For reference, here are the roles and responsibilities for each position within the
EOC:

POSITION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EOC Manager Takes guidance from Responsible Official
Provides overall leadership in the EOC
Assigns responsibility to the EOC staff
Operations Coordinator Coordinates requirements for emergency response
Planning Coordinator Collects, analyzes and displays information
Develops, maintains and disseminates situation reports
Prepares action plan
Tracks resources
Logistics Coordinator Maintains EOC facilities and equipment
Provides transportation, food, and medical services for all duty
personnel
Finance and Administration Manages all financial and administrative concerns of the EOC
Coordinator

3. Write a narrative to further describe the results of the accomplished form and the
organization structure of the EOC.

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C. Incident Command System (ICS)

ICS is an on-scene response mechanism that is being implemented for tactical

response. Once all teams have been mobilized on the ground during the worst-case
scenario, they will all operate under this system. The team of experts to lead the
implementation of ICS is referred to as Incident Management Team (IMT).

1. Accomplish CP Form 11: Incident Command System to

IMPORTANT
indicate the location of the ICS facilities and assign the
personnel who will serve as the Incident Management
The ICS facilities should
Team (IMT).
be in a location that are
FREE from exposure to
2. Develop and illustrate the organization structure
the hazard’s projected
showing the persons assigned in the IMT. Here is an
worst- case scenario
example of a typical organization structure for the
impacts.
IMT:

For reference, here are the general roles and responsibilities of the
IMT:
POSITION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Incident Commander Overall manages the incident
Command Staff
 Public Information Officer Interacts with the media and public
 Safety Officer Assesses all operational safety concerns
 Liaison Officer Point of contact for other agencies
General Staff
 Operations Section Chief Implements tactical activities
 Planning Section Chief Collects information and prepares reports
 Logistics Section Chief Provides facilities and services support
 Finance and Administration Section Chief Monitors and approves expenditures

3. Write a narrative to further describe the results of the accomplished form and the
organization structure of the IMT.

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D. Interoperability

1. Illustrate using a diagram the interoperability of the EOC, ICS and clusters. Here
is an example:

2. Write a narrative to describe the interoperability as shown in the

diagram.
IMPORTANT
If planning for the WORST-CASE disaster or crisis, the response arrangements
cannot be undertaken by a single LGU, agency, office or organization.
Collaboration with external stakeholders to provide augmentation is essential
because one’s personnel and resources will largely become affected. This is
where the technical knowledge on the Response Clusters, EOC, and ICS
and their interoperability become crucial in the CP process.

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Chapter IV. Activation

Illustrate using a flow chart to indicate how the CP will be activated for
implementation. The flow chart must clearly depict the activation triggers. Here are
some examples of triggers that are commonly used for DRRMCs or CMCs:

 Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA): In the presence of early warning signs

related to an impending hazard, PDRA shall be conducted. PDRA presents the
possible impacts of the hazard to the populace to determine the appropriate
level of response actions. The assessment provides basis for the activation of the
CP.
 Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs
Analysis (RDANA): A CP may be activated as IMPORTANT
recommended by RDANA teams working on
the ground. This is applicable especially in the In situations with predicted or
absence of early warning signs as well as expected dates when the
communication from the ground. The actual hazard may take place
findings of the RDANA teams can be used as (festivals, conferences, and
justification for activating the contingency other planned events), a CP
plan. must be activated days or even
weeks before the actual start of
 Intelligence Reports: Based on the intelligence the event.
reports gathered, a CP may be activated to
help suppress the threat of a predicted Subsequently, the deactivation
human-induced crisis and prepare to assist the procedures must take place
after the expected dates of the
communities that might possibly be affected
event.
Likewise, the flow chart should also indicate how the response operations based on the
CP will be deactivated. Deactivation triggers must clearly be depicted. As a general
rule, the recommendation to terminate the operation should emanate from the
Incident Commander (IC) operating on the ground. This also signifies the trigger
for the deactivation of the response based on CP.

Non-Activation of the CP

There may be no need to activate the CP if the predicted hazard or event did not
take place or the situation is no longer threatening.

Depending on the nature of the hazard, the CP may be maintained as a “continuing

plan” or a plan that can still be utilized for future use in case the same hazard will
occur. Otherwise, it will be incorporated to the overall plan of the LGU/ agency/
office/ organization to improve their preparedness and response capacities.

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 Sample CP Activation Flow Chart for
Typhoon

START

PAGASA
forecasts
Typhoon

DRRMC
conducts
PDRA

Typhoon makes
landfall. DRRMC
conducts RDANA
1
2

Yes Activate No
EOC on red EOC on blue
contingency
alert status alert status
plan?

RO convenes Responders
the clusters at conduct normal
the EOC 3
operations using
ICS

RO mobilizes and
deploys IMT Clusters provide
continuous support
to responders
Clusters and IMT
operate based on
contingency plan
No
Situation
3
normalize
No
Situation
improved? 1 Yes

IC recommends
Yes demobilization

IMT recommends
deactivation of RO approves recommendation
contingency plan for demobilization

RO directs deactivation Responders and clusters demobilize.

of contingency plan Clusters for early recovery operate.

2 EOC returns to white

status

END

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Sample CP Activation Flor Chart for Planned
Event

START
DRRMC activates
contingency plan

EOC on red alert

status

RO convenes the
clusters at EOC

RO mobilizes and
deploys IMT

Clusters and IMT

operate based on
contingency plan

No
Planned
event

Yes

IMT recommends
deactivation of
contingency plan

RO directs deactivation
of contingency plan

IMT, responders and

clusters demobilize

OpCen on white
alert status

END

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Annexes

Working Group

An important part of the CP is the identification of the Working Group who will be the
overall responsible for the completion of the plan. This group will initiate the conduct of
follow-through activities such as testing, evaluation, packaging, updating and
improvement.

1. State the purpose of the working group. For example:

The Working Group will be responsible for the refinement, finalization, testing, evaluation,
packaging, updating and improvement of the CP.

2. Enumerate the duties and responsibilities of the working group. For example:

1. Facilitate the refinement and finalization of the CP to include testing, evaluation,

packaging, updating and improvement;
2. Develop work plan for the completion and updating of the CP;
3. Organize consultation meetings with the planners and relevant technical experts
regarding the development of the CP; and
4. Facilitate the presentation and endorsement of the CP to the authorities for
comments
and approval.

3. Specify the members of the working group and the contact details. The working
group is typically composed of the following:
Head Overall in charge; monitors the CP progress; initiates the conduct of
meetings to review, evaluate and update the CP; disseminates updates
on the CP to concerned stakeholders; leads the conduct of exercises to
test the CP.
Facilitator Facilitates meetings, workshops and exercises; drives the contingency
planning participants to achieve the target outputs.
Secretariat Documents and assimilate comments and recommendations during
meetings, workshops and exercises into the CP; provides other secretariat
Services.
Cluster Facilitates the completion of detailed implementation plans for the
Representatives Respective Clusters, including the accomplishment of the CP forms;
ensures the availability of data for the specific Response Cluster;
coordinates with other clusters to ensure consistency of implementation
plans.

IMPORTANT
Members and functions of the working group may be added, as
appropriate to the agency or organization.

A directive or issuance to formally constitute the working group is highly

recommended.

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Other Annexes

Aside from the Working Group, there are many important annexes that form part of
the contingency plan. Here are some examples:

o Maps (hazard, risk, administrative, etc.)

o Relevant disaster reports
o Agreed standards in humanitarian assistance and disaster response to be
observed for operations
o Directory of agencies and participants during the contingency plan formulation
o List of relevant policies and guidelines

Approval of the Contingency Plan

Once all the contents of the CP have been completed, the Working Group will endorse
and submit the plan to the relevant authorities for approval, i.e. Chairperson of DRRMC,
Crisis Manager of CMC, or head of office/agency. During the endorsement, the working
group should provide enough justification to the authorities that in case such
emergency takes place, the amount of resources specified in the plan will be required.

Also, it is highly recommended to have a formal issuance that officially approves the
plan. In the said issuance, it should be stated that the CP is approved as a “living”
document.

Once completed and approved, the CP does not end within the four corners of the
planning room or kept in drawers and bookshelves. It does not also mean that the plan
is ready for immediate execution. Subject the plan for continuous testing,
evaluation, assessment, updating and improvement. There should be continuous risk
assessment to measure its applicability in a real worst-case situation. The scenarios
and response arrangements indicated in the CP must be updated as necessary.

Upon detection of early warning signs for the occurrence of a disaster or crisis, a CP
can swiftly be transformed into a response plan since it already identifies all the
response arrangements including standby resources. The response actors shall perform
their roles and responsibilities as specified in the CP.

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CONTINGENCY PLANNING
FORMS
CP Form 1: Hazard
Analysis
HAZARD PROBABILITY IMPACT AVERAGE RANK
PROBABILITY +
RATE REMARKS RATE REMARKS
IMPACT 2

2
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Instructions:
IMPORTANT
1. List all the possible hazards that may affect the
LGU/ community/ agency/ office/ organization The rating scales below
under the column “Hazard.” are just examples. In
actual planning, refer to
2. Under “Probability”, provide corresponding rating on significant historical
the frequency of occurrence of the hazard based trends and data on past
on the agreed rating scale. Indicate other disasters or crises to
relevant details under “Remarks”, as necessary. develop the probability
and impact rating scales.
3. Under “Impact”, provide corresponding rating on
the severity of the effects of the hazard based on Planners can also refer
the agreed rating scale. Indicate other relevant to scientific data such
details under “Remarks”, as necessary. as hazard maps and
Rapid Earthquake
4. Under “Average”, calculate the average rating by Damage Assessment
adding the probability and impact ratings, then System outputs for
divide by 2. earthquakes.

5. Under “Rank”, rank the hazards with the highest Overall, coming up with
average as 1, the next highest average as 2, and the ratings should be
so on. The hazard with the highest average will be based on the consensus
the priority for Contingency Planning. of the planners and
experts.
Sample Rating Scale for
1 2 Probability 3 4 5
Most Unlikely Unlikely Likely Very Likely Almost Certain

The event may The event could The event might The event will The event is expected
occur only occur at some occur at some probably occur in to occur in many or
in exceptional time, time, most or many cases most cases
cases but and probably will
probably will not

Sample Rating Scale for

1 2 Impact 3 4 5
Negligible Minor Moderate Severe Devastating

No casualty  Injured: 1-5  Injured: 1-20  Injured: 1-50  Injured: 50 & above
(dead, injured,  Dead: 0  Dead: 1-2  Dead: 1-20  Dead: 21 & above
missing)  Missing: 0  Missing: 1-2  Missing: 1-20  Missing: 21 & above

No damage to Minor loss and/or Significant loss Major loss and Catastrophic loss and
property damage to and/or damage damage to damage to property
property (up to to property (Php property (Php 3- (Php 10M above)
Php 500,000) 500,001-3M) 10M)

No delay in Up to one day Up to 1 Between 1 month More than 1

normal delay in week delay delay in operations month delay in
functioning operations in operations operations

2
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 Example:
Cp Form 1: Hazard
Analysis
HAZARD PROBABILITY IMPACT AVERAGE RANK
PROBABILITY +
RATE REMARKS RATE REMARKS
IMPACT 2

Tropical Cyclone 5 Tropical cyclone and 4 Previous tropical cyclone 4.5 1

other brought heavy rainfall with
weather disturbances windspeed ranging from
frequently pass through 185 kph to 215 kph. The
the area tropical cyclone caused
major floods in the area.

Earthquake 4 Area is proximal to a fault 5 Last major 4 2

line. earthquake resulted to 30
deaths and
500 injuries. The area has
been isolated for 24 hours.
Fire 3 Some houses in the area 2 There are available fire 3 4
are made of light engines with firefighters
materials prone to fire who can readily suppress
outbreaks. fire outbreaks.

Landslide 3 Some areas are declared 2 Structural interventions to 2.5 5

as landslide prone. prevent landslides are in
place.

Armed Conflict Situation 4 Based on intelligence 3 Security measures are in 3.5 3

reports, there is the place. The Crisis
presence of armed rebel Management Committee is
groups in the area. organized.

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 CP Form 2: Anatomy of the
Hazard

HAZARD TO PLAN FOR

EXISTING
ROOT CAUSES EARLY WARNING SIGNS TRIGGERING FACTORS
MITIGATING MEASURES

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Detailed Instructions:

1. Indicate the specific hazard to plan for (the hazard IMPORTANT

with the highest rank from CP Form 1).
Filling-up this form
2. Under “Root Causes”, describe the factors or requires review of
reasons documents such as
that explain the existence of the hazard in the area. hazard maps, risk maps
3. Under “Early Warning Signs”, describe the indicators and results of outputs
that provide warning on the impending threat posed of risk assessment. It
by the hazard. also requires
consultation with experts
4. Under “Triggering Factors”, describe the factors or from science agencies
situations that turn the hazard into an actual disaster and intelligence units.
or crisis.

5. Under “Existing Mitigating Measures”, describe the existing measures of the LGU/
community/ agency/ office/ organization to prevent or mitigate the impacts of
the disaster.

Example:

CP Form 2: Anatomy of the Hazard

HAZARD TO PLAN FOR Tropical Cyclone

EXISTING
ROOT CAUSES EARLY WARNING SIGNS TRIGGERING FACTORS
MITIGATING MEASURES
Poorly built houses and
Installation of early
infrastructures
warning system

Area is situated beside Forest denudation

Construction of dikes as flood
the shoreline where control structures
All forms of weather Poor drainage system
tropical storms and
disturbances
weather disturbances Regular de-clogging
Construction of houses
normally emanate. of waterways and canals
and buildings along
riverbanks
Presence of mangroves
and forest trees
Deforestation

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 CP Form 3A: Scenario Generation for Natural
Hazard

PARTICULARS BAD WORSE WORST

(CAN BE CUSTOMIZED)

General Description of Event

No. of Affected Individuals

No. of Dead
No. of Injured
No. of Missing
EFFECTS
Communication
Power/ Electricity
Transportation
Environment
Response Capabilities
Government Trust
Others
Others
Others

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 CP Form 3B: Scenario Generation for Human-Induced
Hazard

PARTICULARS MOST LIKELY BEST

WORST
(CAN BE CUSTOMIZED) (NORMAL ACTIVITIES) (WITH COUNTER-MEASURES)

General Description of Event

No. of Affected Individuals

No. of Dead
No. of Injured
No. of Missing
EFFECTS
Communication
Power/ Electricity
Transportation
Environment
Response Capabilities
Government Trust
Others
Others
Others

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Instrutions:
IMPORTANT
1. Use CP Form 3A for natural hazard and CP Form 3B
for human-induced hazard. No need to fill-up all
fields. Only accomplish
2. Under “Particulars” are the conditions to describe those that are
how the situation will unfold in case the hazard relevant.
affects the LGU/ community/ agency/ office/
organization. The fields can be
Describe each condition as “Bad”, “Worse” or customized depending
“Worst” for CP Form 3A and “Most Likely”, “Best”, or on the situation, as
“Worst” for CP Form 3B. long as it is agreed
upon by the planners.

CP Form 3A CP Form 3B
(For Natura-Hazardl) (For Human-Induced Hazard)
Bad a severe situation that can Most Likely the normal situation that can
possibly occur basedon possibly occur based on typical
scientific security interventions
information, historical experience,
and consensus of the planners.
Worse a situation more severe than the Best the most desirable situation that
bad scenario that can possibly be can possibly occur given the
occur based on heightened security interventions
scientific information, historical and counter-measures to
experience, address
and consensus of the planners. the threat. However, the crisis
may still occur because the
effects of security interventions
and counter-measures are still
uncertain.
Worst the most severe situation that can Worst the more severe situation that
possibly to occur based on can possibly to occur when all
scientific information, historical security interventions and
experience, and consensus of the counter-measures
planners. are compromised.
.

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Example:
CP Form 3A: Scenario Generation for Natural
Hazard
PARTICULARS
BAD WORSE WORST
(CAN BE
CUSTOMIZED)
Tropical cyclone made landfall with
Tropical cyclone made landfall with
Tropical cyclone made landfall with maximum sustained wind of more
maximum sustained wind of 118 to
maximum sustained winds of 62 to 117 220 kph, categorized as super
General Description of Event 220 kph, categorized as typhoon.
kph, categorized as tropical storm. Around typhoon. There is possible
Around 50% of the area in the
20% of the area in the locality is submerged occurrence of storm surge. Around
locality is submerged in flood.
in flood. 80% of the area in the locality is
submerged in flood.

No. of Affected Individuals 1,000 individuals 2,000 individuals 4,000 individuals

No. of Dead 5 individuals 25 individuals 50 individuals

No. of Injured 10 individuals 40 individuals 100 individuals

No. of Missing 5 individuals 10 individuals 30 individuals

EFFECTS

Communication lines are disrupted

Communication Communication lines are still operational
in some areas.
Communication lines are totally cut.

Power/ Electricity No power interruption Power is interrupted in some areas. Total power shutdown

Several roads are no

Transportation Few roads are submerged in flood waters. All roads are no longer passable.
longer passable.

Around 10,000 houses are Around 80,000 houses are

Around 500 houses are
Housing totally damaged and 5,000 are totally damaged and 10,000 are
partially damaged.
partially damaged. partially damaged.

Even the local responders are unable

All local responders are able to address the While the responders are mobilized,
Response Capabilities to address the situation; they are
situation. there is a need for augmentation.
part of the victims as well.

While government trust is People lose confidence on the

Government trust is observed. People are
Government Trust observed, people are demanding government. They resort to own self-
cooperative to the government.
for more assistance. help and survival.

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 CP Form 3B: Scenario Generation for Human-induced
Hazard
PARTICULARS MOST LIKELY
(CAN BE CUSTOMIZED) (NORMAL ACTIVITIES)
A bombing incident using IEDs
takes place to disrupt the
ongoing
General Description of Event international conference,
discredit the government,
and gain attention by creating
fear and chaos.
BEST
(WITH COUNTER-MEASURES)
Perpetrators are unable to plant
or detonate IEDs due to target
hardening measures on the part
of the security and police forces.
WORST
IEDs are detonated one after the
other on specific targets such
malls, bars, restaurants, and other
business establishments. There are
also attacks on critical
infrastructures such as ports.

No. of Affected Individuals 100 individuals 0 300 individuals

No. of Dead 5 individuals 0 30 individuals

No. of Injured 10 individuals 0 50 individuals

No. of Missing 0 0 0

EFFECTS
Roads near the impact areas are
Transportation No effects No effects impassable due to chaos and
debris pile up.

There are minimal damages to Several properties and

Properties properties within the impact No effects establishments within the locality
area. are damaged.

There is maximum security Security forces are unable to

Response Capabilities
There is adequate number of
presence for deterrence. Target contain the situation and require
security forces to address the
hardening measures are augmentation. Several medical
situation.
optimized. and rescue teams are deployed.

Government trust is observed. Government trust is observed. People lose confidence on the
Government Trust People are cooperative to the People are cooperative to the government. Higher government
government. government. authorities require intervention.

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 CP Form 4A: Affected
Population

DISPLACED POPULATION
NO. OF INDIVIDUALS (FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS ONLY)
AREA/ LOCATION
AFFECTED NO. OF INDIVIDUALS INSIDE NO. OF INDIVIDUALS OUTSIDE REASONS FOR
EVACUATION CENTERS EVACUATION CENTERS DISPLACEMENT

TOTAL

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Instructions:
1. Under “Affected Area/Location”, specify
the area/location (such as barangay,
street, floors, building location, room
number) that will be affected by the
hazard.
IMPORTANT
Displaced population only applies for
LGU-based CPs since they manage
evacuation centers for the displaced
population.

2. Under “No. of Affected Individuals”, For individual offices or

estimate the number of individuals who organizations, no need to fill-up
will be affected. the portion on displaced
population.
3. For the “Displaced Population”, this will be accomplished primarily for LGU-based
CPs only and for hazards that will expectedly result to displacement.

Under “No. of Individuals Inside Evacuation Centers” are those who are displaced
and temporarily moved to evacuation centers established by the LGUs.

On the other hand, under “No. of Individuals Outside Evacuation Centers” are those
who were displaced but did not stay in evacuation areas like taking shelter in
their relatives’ houses, etc.

Under “Reasons for Displacement”, indicate the factors that will lead to the
displacement of the population affected.

Example:

CP Form 4A: Affected Population

DISPLACED POPULATION
NO. OF (FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS ONLY)
AREA/
INDIVIDUALS NO. OF INDIVIDUALS NO. OF INDIVIDUALS
LOCATION REASONS FOR
AFFECTED INSIDE EVACUATION OUTSIDE EVACUATION
DISPLACEMENT
CENTERS CENTERS

Barangay X 875 300 200 Living near costal

areas
Barangay Y 1,440 250 500 Living near costal
areas
Barangay Z 1,632 400 300 Houses are mostly
made of light
materials
TOTAL 3,947 950 1,000

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 CP Form 4B: Breakdown of Affected
Population
BREAKDOWN
NO. OF (FILL-UP ONLY WHEN APPROPRIATE)
AREA/ INDIVIDUALS CHILDREN ELDERLY PERSONS WITH PREGNANT OTHERS
INFANT ADULT
LOCATION AFFECTED (0-11 MONTHS)
(17 YO &
(18-59
(60 YO WITH SICKNESS WOMAN
BELOW) & DISABILITY
YO)
ABOVE) (PWD)

M F M F M F M F M F M F M F

TOTAL

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 Instructions:
IMPORTANT
1. Use CP Form 4B to specify the breakdown of the composition of the affected
population. CP Form 4B is optional.
Some CPs may not
2. For every number of individuals affected, provide data disaggregation. In the necessarily need detailed
absence of actual data, use estimates or percentages instead. breakdown of affected
population.
Example:
CP Form 4B: Breakdown of Affected
Population
BREAKDOWN
NO. OF (FILL-UP ONLY WHEN APPROPRIATE)
AREA/ INDIVIDUALS CHILDREN ELDERLY PERSONS WITH PREGNANT OTHERS
INFANT ADULT
LOCATION AFFECTED (0-11 MONTHS)
(17 YO &
(18-59
(60 YO WITH SICKNESS WOMAN
BELOW) & DISABILITY
YO)
ABOVE) (PWD)

M F M F M F M F M F M F M F

Barangay X 675 200 140 42 210 63 210 63 70 21 18 5 18 5 10

Barangay Y 371 1069 75 225 113 IMPORTANT:
338 113 338 38 113 9 28 9 28 15
Barangay Z 1339 293 281 62 421 93 421 93 140 31 35 8 35 8 5
TOTAL 2,385 1,562 The
496fields in CP
329 Form494
744 4B are derived
744 494 from
248 the
165DILG
62Operation
41 62 41 30
LISTO template for disaggregation of community members at
the barangay level.

For the purpose of CP, the said fields may be customized

depending on the planning needs of the end-user and the
nature of the agency/office/organization.

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 CP Form 5: Cluster
Identification
AGENCIES/OFFICES INVOLVED
(NUMBER OF FIELDS CAN BE INCREASED OR REDUCED)
RESPONSE CLUSTER LEAD AGENCY/OFFICE

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Instructions:
IMPORTANT:
1. Under “Response Cluster”, list the
organized Response Clusters that will be This process requires coordination
required to address the needs that will primarily with the local authorities
be required by the worst-case within
the area of responsibility to determine
scenario. It is important to note that the Response Clusters.
Response Clusters to be listed are
based on what the worst-case scenario For reference, below is the list of
demands. Response Clusters pursuant to the
NDRP. While the Response Clusters
2. Under “Agencies/Offices Involved”, are pre- identified at the national level,
indicate the name of agencies/offices
involved in the CP process. Put a the local authorities are provided the
“check” mark under the name of autonomy to organize their own
agency/office that will have a role to Response Clusters:
 Food and Non-food  Education
play for the corresponding Response Items  Search, Rescue an
Cluster. 

Health
Protection
Retrieval
 Management of t
 Camp Coordination Dead and the Mis
and Management  Law and Order
3. Under “Lead Agency/Office”, choose  Logistics  Phil. International
among the agencies/offices the one  Emergency Humanitarian
that will act as the lead to supervise Telecommunications Assistance

the cluster.

4. After completing CP Form 5, summarize the presentation of the clusters using

this matrix below:

RESPONSE CLUSTER LEAD AGENCY/ OFFICE MEMBER AGENCIES/OFFICES

Example:

CP Form 5: Cluster
Identification
AGENCIES/OFFICES INVOLVED
LEAD
RESPONSE CLUSTER (NUMBER OF FIELDS CAN BE INCREASED OR REDUCED)
AGENCY/OFFICE
CDRRMO CHO CSWDO CEO AFP PNP BFP

Food and Non- / / / CSWDO

Food Items
Health / / / / CHO
Law and Order / / PNP

Search, Rescue / / / / AFP

and Retrieval
Logistics / / / / CDRRMO

4
3
 CP Form 6: Response
Activities
RESPONSE CLUSTER

TIMEFRAME RESPONSE ACTIVITIES RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES/OFFICES

4
4
Instructions:

1. Indicate the name of the Response Cluster

on the above portion of the form. IMPORTANT

2. Under “Timeframe”, specify the expected All Response Clusters specified

time for the Response Cluster to initiate in CP Form 5 will have the
action. Here is the prescribed format: corresponding CP Form 6.

o “D” corresponds to the actual date of the occurrence of the hazard or

start of the planned event.

o In the blank next to “D”, indicate D minus (-) a given number N or D plus
(+) a given number N:

D minus (-) N The numerical value in “D - N” to corresponds to the expected

time of initiating the action before the occurrence of the hazard
or event. “N” can be expressed in months, days and even
minutes, as appropriate.
D plus (+) N The numerical value in “D + N” to corresponds to the expected
time of initiating the action after the occurrence of the hazard
or event. “N” can be expressed in months, days and even
minutes, as appropriate.

3. Under “Response Activities”, specify the activities of the Response Cluster that
must be accomplished for the identified timeframe. The activities should be
sequential and should be stated as generic as possible.

4. Under “Agencies/Offices”, determine the agencies/offices as members of the

Response Cluster that will be responsible for the needs and/or activities. The
members should have the adequate capacities and resources.

Example:

CP Form 6: Needs and Activities Inventory

RESPONSE CLUSTER Search, Rescue and Retrieval

RESPONSIBLE
TIMEFRAME NEEDS / ACTIVITIES
AGENCIES/OFFICES
D – 2 days Conduct accounting of AFP, BFP, CDRRMO, CHO
teams available for mobilization
D – 1 day Pre-position teams to staging areas AFP, BFP, CHO
D Commence search, rescue AFP, BFP, CHO
and retrieval operations
D + 1 day Undertake continuous monitoring, AFP, BFP, CDRRMO, CHO
coordination for the response, and
augmentation

4
5
 CP Form 7: Resource
Inventory
RESPONSE CLUSTER
AGENCY/OFFICE RESOURCE QUANTITY REMARKS

4
6
Instructions:
IMPORTANT
1. Indicate the name of the Response Cluster on the
above portion of the form. All Response Clusters
specified in CP Form 5
2. Under “Agency/Office”, specify the agency/office as will have the
member of the Response Cluster. corresponding CP Form
7.
3. Under “Resource”, indicate the existing personnel, teams, vehicles or major
equipment that can be committed by the member of the Response Cluster.

4. Under “Quantity”, indicate the actual/existing number of the specific resource.

5. Under “Remarks”, provide other important information about the resource such as
location where it can be accessed, sub-classification of the resource, etc.

Example:

CP Form 7: Resource Inventory

RESPONSE CLUSTER Search, Rescue and Retrieval

AGENCY/OFFICE RESOURCE QUANTITY REMARKS
AFP Search, Rescue and 5
Retrieval Team
BFP Search, Rescue and 3
Retrieval Team
BFP Fire Engine 2
CHO Emergency Medical 3
Team
CHO Ambulance 2
CDRRMO Service Vehicle 1
CDRRMO Rescue Boats 2

IMPORTANT
Adhering to the principles of Incident Command
System, indicate only the personnel, major equipment
and vehicles as resources. Do not indicate small
tools as resources such as tables, chairs, office
supplies, etc.

4
7
 CP Form 8: Resource
Projection
RESPONSE
CLUSTER
ACTIVITIES/ SOURCES COST ESTIMATES SOURCE OF FUNDS
GAPS
RESOURCE NEED HAVE (FILL-UP ONLY (FILL-UP ONLY WHEN
(NEED – HAVE) TO FILL THE GAPS WHEN APPROPRIATE)
APPROPRIATE)

TOTAL

4
8
Instructions:
IMPORTANT
1. Indicate the name of the Response Cluster on the
above portion of the form. All Response Clusters
specified in CP Form 5
2. Under “Resource”, indicate the existing personnel, will have the
teams, vehicles or major equipment that will be corresponding CP Form
required for the operations. 8.

3. Under “Need”, determine the number of required resources in terms of quantity.

Project the number based on the expected duration for the Response Cluster to
operate, as indicated in CP Form 6.

4. Under “Have”, indicate how many resources are currently available. Refer to CP
Form 7.

5. Under “Gaps”, obtain the number of additional resources needed by the

Response Cluster to undertake the operation. To do this, get the difference
between the “Need” and the “Have.”

IMPORTANT 6. Under “Activities/Sources to Fill

Remember that you are planning for the
WORST-CASE. Your actual existing resources
may be affected as well and may no
longer be able to operate. Consider this
in your resource projection.
the Gaps”, specify where the
additional resources will be obtained.
7. Under “Cost”, indicate the
estimated amount needed to obtain
the additional resources. Fill-up this
field only when applicable.

Example:

CP Form 8: Resource
Projection
RESPONSE Search, Rescue and Retrieval
CLUSTER
ACTIVITIES/ SOURCE OF
GAPS COST ESTIMATES
RESOURCE NEED HAVE SOURCES TO (FILL-UP ONLY FUNDS
(NEED – (FILL-UP ONLY
FILL THE GAPS WHEN
HAVE) APPROPRIATE) WHEN
APPROPRIATE)
Search, Rescue 10 8 2 Augmentation
and Retrieval from RDRRMC
Team and nearby
Fire Engine 2 2 0 LGUs
Emergency 4 2 2
Medical Team
Service Vehicle 4 1 0
Rescue Boats 10 8 2 Procurement 2,000,000.00 LDRRMF

4
9
 CP Form 9: Resource Gap
Summary
RESPONSE CLUSTER TOTAL RESOURCE GAPS TOTAL COST ESTIMATES

TOTAL

5
0
Instructions:
IMPORTANT
1. On the first column, list all the Response
Clusters. If there are no costs
2. Refer to the accomplished CP Form 8 for each required to obtain the
Response Cluster and determine the following: resources for the
Response Cluster, no
o Total Resource Gaps need to fill-up the “Total
Cost Estimates.”
o Total Cost Estimates

Example:

CP Form 9: Resource
Summary
RESPONSE CLUSTER TOTAL RESOURCE GAPS TOTAL COST ESTIMATES

Search, Rescue and 2 Search, Rescue and PHP2,000,000

Retrieval Retrieval Team
2 Emergency Medical team
2 Rescue Boats

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 CP Form 10: Emergency Operations
Center
LOCATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
Primary Alternate
Landline: Satellite Phone:

Mobile: Radio Frequency:

Email Address: Others:

Social Media:

Others:
EOC MANAGEMENT TEAM
POSITION NAMES AND AGENCY/ CONTACT INFORMATION
(CUSTOMIZE AS APPROPRIATE) OFFICE/ ORGANIZATION (PRIMARY AND ALTERNATE)
(PRIMARY AND ALTERNATE)
EOC Manager

Operations Coordinator

Planning Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator

Finance/ Admin
Coordinator

Others
Others
Others

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Instructions:
IMPORTANT
1. Under “Physical Location”, indicate the specific
location where the EOC will be established at the The EOC should be in a
time of the disaster or crisis. Note that. location that is FREE from
exposure to the hazard’s
2. Under “Primary Contact Information”, provide projected impacts. Do not
contact details of the EOC through primary means situate the EOC in a location
such as landline, mobile phones, and email that is hazard-prone.
address.
3. Under “Alternate Contact Information”, provide contact details of the EOC through
alternate means such as satellite phones and radios.

4. Under “EOC Management Team”, specify the persons in charge of managing the
EOC at the time of the disaster or crisis. Indicate their names,
agency/office/organization as well as individual contact information.

POSITION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EOC Manager Takes guidance from Responsible Official
Provides overall leadership in the EOC
Assigns responsibility to the EOC staff
Operations Coordinator Coordinates requirements for emergency response
Planning Coordinator Collects, analyzes and displays information
Develops, maintains and disseminates situation reports
Prepares action plan
Tracks resources
Logistics Coordinator Maintains EOC facilities and equipment
Provides transportation, food, and medical services for all duty
personnel
Finance and Administration Manages all financial and administrative concerns of the EOC
Coordinator

IMPORTANT
Remember that this is the WORST-CASE scenario. Consider assigning
primary and several alternate names of personnel for each EOC position.
In case the names of personnel cannot be identified yet, the planners
can resort to determine the names of agencies/offices/organizations/
that will provide augmentation.

Additional positions may be indicated in the form, as needed.

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Example:

CP Form 10: Emergency Operations

Center
LOCATION Barangay A, City B (open space beside City Mall)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Primary Alternate
Landline: 8888-8888 Satellite Phone: 001 987 654 3210

Mobile: 09188888888 Radio Frequency: 145.500MHz

Email Address: sample@email.com

Social Media: Facebook:

sample@email.com

EOC MANAGEMENT TEAM

POSITION NAMES AND AGENCY/ CONTACT INFORMATION
(CUSTOMIZE AS APPROPRIATE) (PRIMARY AND ALTERNATE)
OFFICE/ ORGANIZATION
(PRIMARY AND ALTERNATE)
EOC Manager Kiana Albert, LDRRMO Mobile: 60544
Hussain Bennett, OCD Mobile: 41045
Roshan Gay, DILG Mobile: 36708
Operations Coordinator Earl Dougherty, LDRRMO Mobile: 72344
Kellan Farrell, OCD Mobile: 74276
Lynden Leblanc, DSWD Mobile: 82503
Eliott Smyth, PNP Mobile: 70407
Jai Roberson, BFP Mobile: 92274
Planning Coordinator Ronaldo Avila, LDRRMO Mobile: 27311
Safiyah Kline, DOH Mobile: 78394
Amir Hirst, AFP Mobile: 71329
Logistics Coordinator Lori Frederick, LDRRMO Mobile: 97331
Willow Needham, OCD Mobile: 96864
Hettie Wharton, AFP Mobile: 58189
Finance/ Admin Arley Mcmillan, LDRRMO Mobile: 42741
Coordinator Matas Farrington, OCD Mobile: 13502
Aaminah Rennie, AFP Mobile: 55582

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 CP Form 11: Incident Command
System
ICS FACILITIES
FACILITIES LOCATIONS
(CUSTOMIZE AS APPROPRIATE)
Incident Command Post
Staging Area
Base
Camp
Helispot
Helibase
Others
Others
Others
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM
POSITION NAMES AND AGENCY/ CONTACT INFORMATION
(CUSTOMIZE AS APPROPRIATE) OFFICE/ ORGANIZATION (PRIMARY AND ALTERNATE)
(PRIMARY AND ALTERNATE)
Incident Commander

Public Information Officer

Liaison Officer

Safety Officer

Operations Section Chief

Planning Section Chief

Logistics Section Chief

Finance/Admin Section
Chief

Others
Others
Others

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Instructions:

1. Under “ICS Facilities”, indicate the facilities

intended to be established and their IMPORTANT
corresponding location at the time of the
disaster or crisis. The ICS facilities should be in
locations that are FREE from
2. Under “Incident Management Team”, exposure to the hazard’s
designate the members of the IMT who will projected impacts. Do not
managing the tactical response. Indicate their situate the facilities in
names and contact information. locations that are hazard-
prone.
POSITION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Incident Commander Overall manages the incident
Command Staff
 Public Information Officer Interacts with the media and public
 Safety Officer Assesses all operational safety concerns
 Liaison Officer Point of contact for other agencies
General Staff
 Operations Section Chief Implements tactical activities
 Planning Section Chief Collects information and prepares reports
 Logistics Section Chief Provides facilities and services support
 Finance and Administration Section Chief Monitors and approves expenditures

IMPORTANT
Remember that this is the WORST-CASE scenario. Consider assigning primary and
several alternate names of personnel for each IMT position. In case the names of
personnel cannot be identified yet, the planners can resort to determine the
names of agencies/offices/organizations that will fill-up the position.

Additional positions may be indicated in the form, as needed.

Note that ICS is a highly technical concept. Select the IMT members with proper
qualifications and training. Also, for WORST-CASE scenario, single command IMT
may not be suited. Consider the most appropriate Incident Management Option.

INCIDENT MANAGEMENT OPTIONS

Single Unified Incident Single Incident Area Command
Command Command Complex Divided
No overlapping Multi-jurisdictional, Multiple Multiple An area
jurisdictional multi- agency incidents/events incidents/events command team
boundaries. A incidents/events managed by a managed by oversees multiple
single Incident Requires multiple single IMT separate IMTs IMTs.
Commander (IC) ICs
is
designated

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Example:

CP Form 11: Incident Command

System
ICS FACILITIES
FACILITIES LOCATIONS
(CUSTOMIZE AS APPROPRIATE)
Incident Command Post Barangay B, City B (In front of City High School)
Staging Area Barangay B, City B (Near Incident Command Post)
Staging Area Barangay C, City B (In front of City Elementary School)
Base Barangay B, City B (Near Incident Command Post)
Camp Barangay B, City B (Near Incident Command Post)
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM
POSITION NAMES AND AGENCY/ CONTACT INFORMATION
(CUSTOMIZE AS APPROPRIATE) OFFICE/ ORGANIZATION (PRIMARY AND ALTERNATE)
(PRIMARY AND ALTERNATE)
Incident Commander Rodrigo Aldred, LDRRMO Mobile: 59411
Jayden-James Haynes, Mobile: 79784
LDRRMO
Elle-May Schwartz, DSWD Mobile: 44608
Public Information Officer Helen Guy, LDRRMO Mobile: 28309
Penny Quintana, PAO Mobile: 77298
Annalise Harrington, OCD Mobile: 72656
Liaison Officer Lilliana Lutz, LDRRMO Mobile: 31453
Mylo Mason, LDRRMO Mobile: 78564
Ioan Seymour, DSWD Mobile: 78685
Safety Officer Keiran Harris, LDRRMO Mobile: 81535
Bert Garner, BFP Mobile: 34972
Tate Boyd, AFP Mobile: 17273
Operations Section Chief Lucille Munoz, LDRRMO Mobile: 45360
Samiya Plummer, LHO Mobile: 10329
Maxwell Mcnally, DOH Mobile: 81363
Planning Section Chief Brooke Olsen, LDRRMO Mobile: 89513
Zaydan Forster, OCD Mobile: 62282
Cayden Gaines, DILG Mobile: 35657
Logistics Section Chief Ottilie Espinoza, LDRRMO Mobile: 11503
Romana Yates, LENRO Mobile: 44735
Marley Cleveland, DILG Mobile: 60544
Finance/Admin Section Calvin Irving, LDRRMO Mobile: 41045
Chief Frederick Bond, Budget Mobile: 36708
Office
Tyreese Short, DILG Mobile: 72344

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the main differences between this new CP process and the old one?

The new CP process is a calibration of the SFDRR. It is also aligned to the provisions of
RA 10121 as it links to the recent DRRM mechanisms such as ICS, cluster approach, PDRA
and RDANA. It is also useful for human-induced hazards by conforming with the
NCMCM.

Although the nomenclatures for the old CP process were revised, the approach
remains the same. Further, the CP forms are now enhanced and simplified.

We have already our emergency plans in place. Why do we still need to create CP?

Emergency plan is a generic response plan for any emergency. A CP is intended to

arrange in advance the specific response mechanisms for a worst-case situation.

What is the difference between a Public Service Continuity Plan (PSCP) and CP?

PSCP is intended to avoid disruptions in the delivery of government services. CP is

intended to address the worst-case situation that the government may encounter.

Is it possible to create CPs for more than one disaster or crises?

No, there should be one CP for every hazard. One hazard yields different impacts and
requires different set of resources, agencies involved, and response arrangements.

What is the difference between “sectors” and “clusters”?

The term “sectors” was used in the previous CP manuals. With the approval of the
NDRP and the adherence of the NDRRMC to United Nations, the use of “clusters”
is now introduced.

The application of “clusters” actually reinforces the concept of “sectors.” While

“sectors” refer to a specific functional area of responsibility at the local level,
“clusters” put emphasis on group of units performing a specific task, which is more
applicable for use at the regional and national level.

Is it possible for an agency or organization to lead other clusters even if it is not

within its mandate?

Yes, especially if the scenario calls for it. For worst-case situations, mandated agencies
may probably be overwhelmed or even be part of the casualties. In this situation,
other agencies with the enough capabilities and technical expertise may take the lead.

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Are we required to adopt the Response Clusters specified in the National
Disaster Response Plan (NDRP)?

Adopt the Response Clusters only if appropriate. The clusters specified in the NDRP are
just examples of the many possible clusters that we can organize depending on the
needs of the situation. Remember that CP is a need-driven activity. The existing
clusters may be modified depending on the situation or new clusters may arise as
necessary as agreed upon by the planners.

Are the clusters in the NDRP fixed and final?

No, the NDRRMC is continuously developing the clusters based on the emerging needs.

Do we need training on ICS and EOC to participate in the CP formulation

workshops?

No, but it will be an advantage if a CP participant fully understands ICS and EOC.
Other trained facilitators co-participants can provide actual mentoring to their
colleagues during the planning process.

The Cluster approach has already been used prior to the adoption of ICS. Now, ICS
may only lead to confusion when used with the Response Clusters. Why still use ICS?

The use of ICS is provided for in in RA 10121, Executive Order No. 82, s. 2012, and
many other issuances of the NDRRMC. Cluster approach will be used for resource
provision whereas ICS will be used for on-scene operations by the resources
provided by the clusters.

For detailed information on how to use both the Cluster approach and ICS in CP, the
NDRRMC Memorandum No. 43, 2016 provides the guidelines on the interoperability of
the IMTs and Response Clusters.

Are we required to establish EOCs?

Yes, all DRRMCs from the national down to local levels are mandated to establish EOCs
as provided for in RA 10121. Specifically, in Section 12, c 23, LDRRMCs shall “establish
a Provincial/City/Municipal/Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Operations Center”. This is further supported in various NDRRMC
issuances.

How is risk assessment formula reflected in CP Form 1?

The intersection of vulnerability and exposure to hazard is reflected in the way we give
scores to probability and impact in CP Form 1.

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<Name of Office/Agency> is not present in the workshop but their participation is
crucial. How can we proceed with the CP process?

Proceed with the planning even if key representatives are not present. In the ways
forward, organize the Working Group who will coordinate with the relevant agencies to
fill-in the remaining portions of the plan.

Where do we get funds for CP related activities?

According to NDRRMC-NSC JMC No. 1, s. 2016, specifically in the following items:

1. At the national/regional levels, funding for formulation, dissemination, pilot-

testing, evaluation and updating of contingency plans shall be
sourced against the NDRRMF allocated to the concerned national
/regional government agencies.

2. At the local government level, funding for formulation, dissemination, pilot-

testing, evaluation and updating of contingency plans shall be
sourced against the LDRRMF.

3. All individual government department, bureau, agency, office, unit and

instrumentality shall use a portion of their appropriations for
formulation, dissemination, pilot-testing, evaluation and
updating of their respective contingency plans as necessary.

The SPHERE Project prescribes minimum standards provided for disaster response. Do
we have to use the SPHERE Project as our reference for the CP?

Yes, the SPHERE standards can be used as reference. It is a helpful guide to identify
and measure necessary resources that will be needed for the CP. However, the use of
SPHERE standards is not mandatory.

Our office/agency cannot comply with the SPHERE standards. What should we do?

The planners can localize and develop the standards. What is important is that the
standards have been agreed upon by the planning body.

Does the youth sector have a role in the formulation of CP?

Yes, the youth sector has a role not just in CP formulation but in all DRRM and CM
activities. RA 9163, RA 10121 and RA 7077 underscore the vital role of the youth in
nation building during peace and war particularly during national crisis,
emergency and disasters/calamities.

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What are the other possible sources of funds that can be tapped to meet the
identified resource gaps?

Other sources of funds are as follows:

 Presidential Social Fund (PSF)
 GAA
 Local Social Fund
 LGU Trust Fund
 Savings
 General Fund
 Development Fund
 Grants and Donations from Religious Organizations, I/NGOs, CSOs, GOCCs, NGAs,
IHA, Private and Business groups

Can the unexpended balance of the LDRRM Fund be allocated and used to fund
the programs, projects and activities needed for CP?

Yes. The references for this can be found at the COA Circular Number 2012-002 s.
September 12, 2012 and the DBM-NDRRMC-DILG JMC 2013-1 re Allocation, Utilization
of the LDRRMF. However, it is important to note that according to Section 3, Rule 18,
IRR of RA 10121: “…Any such amount still not fully utilized after five (5) years shall revert
back to the general fund and made available for the social services to be identified
by the local sanggunian.”

Can a CP be used as a substitute to the DRRM Plan?

No. CP is intended for ensuring timely and effective response for the worst-case
disaster or crisis. DRRM Plan, on the other hand, entails identification of programs,
projects and activities for the four DRRM thematic areas.

Is there a liability on the part of the LGUs should they fail to formulate their CPs?

Yes. Failure to formulate CP is tantamount to dereliction of duty defined and covered

under Section 19 of RA 10121. This is so because absence of CP will render the LGU
virtually incapable to respond timely and effectively when disaster strikes the territorial
jurisdiction of the LGU, in which case many lives may be lost and immeasurable
damage to properties may occur. Besides, it is the primary duty of LGUs to protect
the lives of its constituents so clearly provided under Section 16, General Welfare
provision of RA 7160 or Local Government Code of 1991.

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