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An Evaluation of Emergency Preparedness of Local Government Unit on National Calamities

Rome B. Moralista | Gabriel C. Delariarte | Joemar Lamila

Discipline: Social Science

 

Abstract:

This descriptive survey method was used to evaluate the Emergency Preparedness practices of Local Government Unit Municipality of Calinog on the National Calamities specifically the Typhoon Haiyan hit the town last November 8, 2013. The findings revealed that in preparing for the storm, the respondents preferred to contact a local geologist or country planning department; in making sure the family knows the name, address, and phone number of the contact person, they prefer to post emergency phone numbers at every phone; during flood watch and warning, the respondents preferred to gather the emergency supplies you previously stocked in your home and stay tuned to local radio or television station for updates; when it comes to an emergency supplies at home, the respondents have several cleaned containers of water, large enough for a 3-5 day supply of water; in preparing to evacuate, they prefer to fill their vehicle’s gas tank and make sure the emergency kit for their car is ready. Finally, when ordered to evacuate, the respondents preferred to take only essential items.