L6: Disaster Risk and Reduction Management

• DRR

  ● Refer to strategies and actions to minimize vulnerabilities and disaster risks. To which includes:

  ○ Prevention

  ○ Mitigation

  ○ Preparedness

  ○ Response Strategies

  ● Main goal is to reduce damage caused by natural hazards like typhoons, earthquakes, floods, and landslides.

  ● Common Disasters in the Philippines:

  ○ Typhoons (20/year on average)

  ○ Earthquakes (Pacific Ring of FIre)

  ○ Volcanic eruptions

  ○ Floods and landslides

  ○ Droughts and El Niño
• Importance of DRR:

  ★ Saves Lives

  ■ Early warnings and preparedness prevent loss of life

  ★ Protects Property and Livelihoods

  ■ Reduces economic losses

  ★ Ensures Sustainable Development

  ■ Communities rebuild stronger

  ★ Reduces Emergency Response Costs

  ■ Less need for post-disaster relief
• Key Principles of DRR:

  ★ Risk Awareness and Education

  ■ Understand risks and responses

  ★ Preparedness and Early Warning Systems

  ■ Drills and monitoring

  ★ Community Participation

  ■ Involve locals in planning

  ★ Environmental Management

  ■ Protect natural barriers

  ★ Strengthening Infrastructure

  ■ Build resilient facilities
• Programs & Projects

  ★ Project NOAH

  ➢ Hazard mapping and early warning

  ★ Barangay DRRM Councils

  ➢ Localized preparedness

  ★ KALAHI-CIDSS

  ➢ Community-driven development to reduce risks
• ● RA 10121

  ○ Also known as the DRRM Law.

  ○ Enacted in 2010 to strengthen disaster risk reduction and management.

  ○ Establishes a comprehensive DRRM framework from national to local levels.

  ○ Promotes a proactive approach: prevention, preparedness, response,

  and recovery.

  ○ Created the National Disaster RIsk Reduction and Management Council

  (NDRRMC).
• ● Key Provisions

  ○ Institutionalizes DRRM in development planning.

  ○ Requires Local Government Units (LGUs) to establish Local DRRM Offices.

  ○ Mandates allocation of 5% of annual budget for disaster risk reduction and

  management.

  ○ Encourages community participation and risk-informed decision-making.
• ● Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)

  ○ Guides how RA 10121 is to be executed across all government levels.

  ○ Clarifies roles and responsibilities of agencies and LGUs.

  ○ Details the formation and operation of DRRM Councils and Offices.

  ○ Emphasizes coordination and accountability in disaster management.
• ● Programs & Projects

  ★ Project NOAH

  ➢ Nationwide hazard mapping and early warning.

  ★ READY Project

  ➢ Community-based mapping and risk assessments.

  ★ Operation LISTO

  ➢ LGU capacity building for disaster preparedness.

  ★ GeoRisk PH

  ➢ Platform for hazard and risk assessment data.
• ● Government Resources

  ○ NDRRMC official website for updates and policies.

  ○ Local DRRM Offices for community-specific plans.

  ○ DepEd’s DRRM resource for schools.

  ○ Partnerships with DOST, PAGASA, PHIVOLCS for scientific information.

  ● Conclusion

  ○ RA 10121 empowers both government and communities

  ○ Understanding DRRM policies and accessing resources enhances community resilience.

  ○ Informed citizens are better prepared and protected.
• Community-based DRRM

  1. Emergency Plan
  2. Monitoring and Evaluation
  3. Early Warning Systems
  4. Survival Kits and Materials
• Emergency Plan

  ○ Develop community-specific response strategies

  ○ Identify evacuation routes and safe zones

  ○ Assign roles and responsibilities to community members

  ○ Conduct regular training and drills
• Monitoring and Evaluation

  ○ Assess risks and identify vulnerable areas

  ○ Use data to improve emergency plans

  ○ Monitor hazard signs and community readiness

  ○ Evaluate past disaster responses for improvements
• Early Warning Systems

  ○ Establish localized alert mechanisms (sirens, text alerts, radios)

  ○ Disseminate warnings in a timely and understandable way

  ○ Coordinate with national and local disaster agencies

  ○ Ensure inclusive communication including for PWDs and the elderly
• Survival Kits and Materials

  ○ Each household should have an emergency go-bag

  ○ Include food, water, flashlight, radio, medicines, and important documents

  ○ Stock community shelters with first-aid kits and supplies

  ○ Regularly Check and update kits
• ● Conclusion

  ○ Community-based approaches empower locals to act during disasters

  ○ Preparedness saves lives and reduces damage

  ○ Everyone has a role to play in disaster risk reduction