DISASTER RISK REDUCTION MANAGEMENT IN DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS, MANILA: BASIS FOR AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM

The purpose of the study is to determine the disaster risk reduction management in Division of City Schools, Manila in terms of the extent of implementation of disaster risk reduction management as assessed by disaster risk reduction management committee, barangay council, and parent-teacher community association. The assessment was based on the objectives of the program, school emergency management plan, organization and management, communication network, emergency management protocols, school emergency action, manpower development and training, equipment and facilities, financial resources and capabilities, and development of training needs. The study showed that the respondents believe the lack of preparedness in terms of assessment and planning activities, physical and environmental risk reduction and response and capacity development activities which affect the school emergency plan and school preparedness. Likewise, there are evident manifestation between organization and management, communication network, emergency management protocols, school emergency action, manpower development and training, equipment and facilities, financial resources and capabilities and development of training needs with assessment and planning activities. While the hindering factors in the extent of implementation of disaster risk reduction management were “development of training needs” and “financial resources and capabilities.”A proposed school disaster risk reduction management intervention program was developed.