Comprehensive Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM): Ay sistematikong pagpaplano at pagkilos upang mabawasan ang panganib, maihanda ang mga komunidad, makatugon sa panahon ng kalamidad, makatulong sa pagbangon at rehabilitasyon pagkatapos nito.

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE): Pangangailangan ng manggagawa at employment/livelihood concerns sa recovery.

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (Prebensiyon at Mitigasyon ng Sakuna)

• Primary Objectives and Goals:

  • The aim of this disaster management theme is to prepare budgets, proposed laws, and comprehensive plans to avoid the risks associated with disasters.

  • It seeks to provide the public with knowledge regarding looming dangers.

  • It identifies specific weaknesses and deficiencies in the community's capacity to face calamities.

  • Data collected through these processes are utilized to create structured community plans.

• Agency Responsibilities:

  • Department of Science and Technology (DOST): Holds the general responsibility for supervising the overall management of disaster prevention and mitigation.

  • Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA): Tasked with observing weather patterns and releasing official forecasts and warnings.

  • Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS): Responsible for analyzing geographical areas and mapping out looming hazards and risks.

  • Department of Finance (DOF): Ensures the provision of sufficient funds dedicated to disaster preparedness and facilitates quick access to financial aid for affected areas.

  • Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH): Analyzes areas that require additional or improved infrastructure to withstand disasters.

  • Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR): Informs citizens about methods for maintaining safety and protecting the environment.

Disaster Preparedness (Paghahanda sa Sakuna)

• Primary Objectives and Goals:

  • The goal of this theme is to strengthen the capacity of communities to execute the correct actions and responses when facing threatening or ongoing hazards.

• Agency Responsibilities:

  • Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG): Holds the general responsibility for supervising the overall management of disaster preparedness.

  • Office of Civil Defense (OCD): Tasked with developing and implementing national policies, plans, and systems for disaster preparation.

  • Local Government Units (LGUs): Responsible for developing and implementing local policies, plans, and systems for disaster preparation within their specific jurisdictions.

  • Philippine Information Agency (PIA): Provides critical information to citizens through announcements and infomercials across radio, television, and the internet.

  • Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED): Conduct annual disaster preparedness activities in schools, such as fire and earthquake drills.

Disaster Response (Pagtugon sa Sakuna)

• Primary Objectives and Goals:

  • This theme aims to preserve life and meet the basic needs of those affected by calamities or disasters.

  • Actions are based on established standards and are carried out both during and immediately after the disaster occurs.

• Agency Responsibilities:

  • Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD): Holds general supervision of this theme; responsibilities include assessing the needs of victims and providing temporary shelter.

  • Department of National Defense (DND) and Office of Civil Defense (OCD): Tasked with conducting rapid search and rescue operations for victims.

  • Department of Health (DOH): Responsible for delivering health services to affected residents.

  • Local Government Units (LGUs): Tasked with conducting rapid and safe evacuations of residents in affected areas.

  • Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP): Firefighting and emergency response, especially for fire and wildfire scenarios.

Recovery and Rehabilitation (Pag-ahon at Rehabilitasyon)

• Primary Objectives and Goals:

  • The theme focuses on restoring and improving facilities, livelihoods, and the overall status of affected communities.

• Agency Responsibilities:

  • Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev): Holds the general responsibility for supervising recovery and rehabilitation efforts.

  • Office of Civil Defense (OCD): Responsible for assessing the value of damages and losses, as well as identifying specific needs.

  • Department of Trade and Industry (DTI): Implements price controls on basic products to prevent illegal hoarding and exploitation by business owners.

  • National Housing Authority (NHA): Involved in repairing or constructing housing and designating safe areas for housing projects.

  • Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund), Social Security System (SSS), and Government Service Insurance System (GSIS): These agencies offer loans and financial assistance to disaster victims.

  • Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT): These agencies are responsible for repairing damaged infrastructure, including water lines, electricity lines, internet, and telecommunications.

Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Management (CBDRRM)

• Definition and Purpose:

  • CBDRRM refers to a process where communities facing disaster threats are actively involved in identifying, analyzing, monitoring, and responding to potential risks.

  • It is specifically designed to address calamities at the local level.

• Framework and Implementation:

  • The development framework of CBDRRM is based on the four priority aspects of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC):

    1. Prevention and Mitigation.

    2. Preparedness.

    3. Response.

    4. Recovery and Rehabilitation.

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Agencies

• Department of Science and Technology (DOST): General responsibility for supervising the overall management of disaster prevention and mitigation.

• Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA): Observes weather patterns and releases official forecasts and warnings.

• Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS): Analyzes geographical areas and maps out looming hazards and risks.

• Office of Civil Defense (OCD): Oversees the general management and coordinates disaster preparedness activities.

• Department of Finance (DOF): Ensures the provision of funds for disaster preparedness and facilitates access to financial aid.

• Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH): Analyzes and improves infrastructure to withstand disasters.

• Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR): Informs citizens about safety methods and environmental protection.

Disaster Preparedness Agencies

• Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG): Supervises disaster preparedness across the country.

• Office of Civil Defense (OCD): Develops and implements national policies and plans for disaster preparation.

• Local Government Units (LGUs): Implements local policies and plans for disaster preparedness in their jurisdictions.

• Philippine Information Agency (PIA): Provides crucial information to citizens through various media channels.

• Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED): Conducts annual disaster preparedness activities in educational institutions like fire and earthquake drills.

Disaster Response Agencies

• Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD): Supervises response activities; assesses victims' needs and provides temporary shelter.

• Department of National Defense (DND): Conducts rapid search and rescue operations during disasters.

• Office of Civil Defense (OCD): Coordinates response efforts and supports disaster operations.

• Department of Health (DOH): Delivers essential health services to affected populations.

• Local Government Units (LGUs): Conducts evacuations and local response initiatives in affected areas.

Recovery and Rehabilitation Agencies

• Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev): Supervises recovery and rehabilitation efforts.

• Office of Civil Defense (OCD): Assesses damages and identifies community needs during recovery.

• Department of Trade and Industry (DTI): Implements price controls to prevent hoarding and exploitation after disasters.

• National Housing Authority (NHA): Repairs or constructs housing and designates safe housing areas.

• Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund), Social Security System (SSS), and Government Service Insurance System (GSIS): Provide loans and financial assistance to disaster victims.

• Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH): Repairs damaged infrastructure, including water, electricity, and telecommunications.

• Department of Transportation (DOTr): Supports transport-related recovery efforts post-disaster.

• Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT): Aids in the restoration of communication infrastructure post-disaster.