International Journal of Research Studies in Educational Technology
Divine Word College of San Jose Special Issue
Volume 8, Issue Number 2
Available Online: 15 July 2024
Author/s:
Paz, Sarah Vanessa L.*
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (pazsarahvanessa@gmail.com)
Limos-Galay, Jenny A.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (jennygalay05@gmail.com)
Lazaro, Neofe J.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (mharifel.javier.lazaro@gmail.com)
Abstract:
Emergencies and disasters are essentially mirrors of everyday life. There are effects of the economic and social structures that individuals adopt and practice. This is how disaster mitigation strategies were planned for and developed. Reducing people’s susceptibility and enabling them to save many lives, hasten recovery, and save costs. Thus, the proponent devised this study. An exploratory sequential mixed method was taken. For the qualitative phase, employees were interviewed to determine what disaster mitigation strategies they practiced. The thematized responses were the basis for the independent variable of the quantitative phase. A descriptive-correlational survey was used for the quantitative phase, with a questionnaire and an interview. Total enumeration was done. The experts validated the questionnaire, and reliability ranged from high to very high using the test-retest method. According to the study results, tripled strategies that contributed highly to the composite mean index were disaster mitigation measures on awareness, hazard mapping, and adoption. Consequently, in terms of DRRM drill, emergency evacuation, and emergency response, respondents’ disaster preparedness level gained composite means of 3.77, 3.80, and 3.80, respectively, with very well prepared in the description scale yielding an overall mean of 3.79 and described as very well prepared. Meanwhile, a significant relationship between preparedness level and disaster mitigation strategies was found. Further, the result of this study was expected to support various initiatives aimed at promoting building a culture of safety for safeguarding lives and enhancing the recovery of people living in the Municipality of Bulalacao.
Keywords: disaster mitigation, readiness, awareness, resiliency, emergency rescue operations
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrset.2024.8016
Cite this article:
Paz, S. V. L., Limos-Galay, J. A., & Lazaro, N. J. (2024). Disaster mitigation strategies and preparedness of personnel of the municipality of Bulalacao: Basis for disaster management safety plan. International Journal of Research Studies in Educational Technology, 8(2), 117-130. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrset.2024.8016
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