Disaster Preparedness Among Residents of Ilocos Sur

Abstract

This study determined the Disaster Preparedness of residents of Ilocos Sur, particularly in disaster-prone areas like the municipality of Bantay, Cabugao, Candon, Caoayan, Santa, and Sta. Cruz. The study made use of the descriptive-correlational method of research. Using the G power, a sample of 193 was chosen through purposive sampling. Results show that a great percentage of respondents are young, non-skilled workers, college graduates, have a meager income, live in a nuclear family, and are members of CARD Inc./PAGASA. The majority live in flood-prone areas, are female, married, and have no training or seminar. A great majority owned a permanent house. Different agencies support them with programs related to disaster preparedness. The respondents are knowledgeable and practice disaster preparedness and environment and personal practices. There is a significant relationship between the socio-demographic profile and the extent of practices on disaster preparedness along with environmental and personal practices but with an inverse relationship between sex and civil status. Knowledge of disaster is significantly related to the extent of disaster preparedness. It is recommended that the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council, Local Government Units, and Non-Government Organizations should conduct regular training seminars and updates related to disaster preparedness for the Community, especially housewives for they usually left at home to man the house. The Academe should integrate disaster preparedness into the curriculum.