Disaster Risk Reduction and Risk Management in Deped- Drrms Panabo City

This study aimed to determine the relationship between disaster risk reduction and risk management in DepEd DRRMS Panabo City. The study used a quantitative, descriptive-correlational research design in assessing the variables and utilized the mean and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient to measure the variables. Information was gathered from the chosen respondents through a survey questionnaire with a total of 54 School Disaster Coordinators under DepEd Panabo City. Results showed that the level of disaster risk reduction in DepEd DRRMS Panabo City is very high, with an overall mean of 4.30. This implied that the respondents strongly agree that all aspects of mitigation and prevention, as well as emergency preparedness activities, are prioritized and well implemented. The results of risk management in DepEd-DRRMS with an overall mean of 4.16, which indicates that disaster risk management is generally efficient and well implemented. Moreover, the study revealed a strong positive relationship between disaster risk reduction and risk management in DepEd DRRMS Panabo City, with a correlation coefficient of 0.861. The findings confirmed that improved disaster preparedness leads to better disaster risk management in schools. The researchers recommend building on these programs, training, and activities to make them more effective and able to assist with school safety and preparedness in an ongoing and comprehensive way.

Disaster Risk Reduction and Risk Management

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