Disaster Preparedness Of Families In Plan-Covered Communities In Eastern Samar, Philippines

Abstract

Today’s one of the most important issues in development in Asia and the Pacific is climate change. Any number of hazardous situations can impact rural communities (Plan International, 2015). The ability of communities to face disasters is important due to the escalation of frequent, intense and grave climate-change related events. It was the aim of the study to determine the preparedness of families in Plan-covered communities in Eastern Samar with the end in view of intensifying trainings in disaster preparedness.

Using descriptive statistics, the study found out the that the families are Often Prepared when it comes to facing disasters. The study concludes that the families need to be “assisted in participating actively in risk assessment, using fire extinguishers, knowing and identifying assembly points, conducting regular evacuation drills, discussing family preparedness plans, refraining from playing in floodwaters and determining the responsibilities of each family member when disaster strike.”