Jerwen C. Rubrico (Author)
Abstract
This study aimed to assess some schools’ disaster risk reduction management practices in Sultan Kudarat Province. School administrators are expected to create innovative plans by seeking assistance from the local government, parents, NGOs, and other stakeholders in preparing the schools to withstand disasters and ensure the structural stability of school buildings, and the safety of teachers and learners. The purpose of innovations is to improve the field of information management, decision support or other disaster management processes. The identified landslide-prone areas and schools in Bagumbayan based on the Landslide Geo-Hazard Map by the DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau Landslide Tracker Application (2017) are the Barangay Chua and Barangay Titulok where the Chua Integrated School and Datu SangkiAkoy Elementary School are located, respectively. Results showed that the level of implementation in the disaster risk reduction management area is “moderate” which suggests that the level of school preparedness, mitigation, and resilience is moderately available for all but is often practiced. Moreover, actions, programs, and strategies that have been done for risk reduction management program management are often implemented. The BLGUs and the schools together with the school communities and the stakeholders are collaborating with regards to the implementation and sustainability of the program.
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Keywords: Disaster risk reduction management, Landslide-risk, Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) strategies, Disaster preparedness and response, Recovery, Mitigation, Rehabilitation