Crisis Management Strategies and Their Impact on School Disaster Preparedness

This study employed a descriptive-correlational and comparative research design to evaluate crisis management strategies and their impact on school disaster preparedness in the District of San Jose de Buan, Schools Division of Samar, for School Year 2025–2026. Findings revealed significant differences between school administrators and teachers in their assessments of crisis management implementation and disaster preparedness across all dimensions, indicating variations in perceptions based on roles and experiences. Results also showed that only administrators’ attitude toward crisis management was significantly related to both implementation and preparedness, while a strong positive relationship was found between crisis management implementation and disaster preparedness, highlighting their interdependence. Moreover, administrators reported that crisis management implementation and disaster preparedness were highly evident, although they consistently encountered challenges such as limited funding and insufficient emergency supplies. Overall, the study emphasizes the importance of enhancing collaboration, strengthening resources, and improving attitudes and capacities to ensure effective crisis management and improved school disaster preparedness.

Crisis Management Strategies, School Disaster Preparedness, Comparative Research, School Administrators and Teachers, Descriptive-Correlational Study

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