Angelica Maranan | Donnalyn Remo | Welnie Lunar | Elda Filasol | Loreno Norcio |
September 19, 2022
Disaster Studies
Disaster is omnipresent and worsened by COVID-19. This study determined the households’ disaster preparedness amidst health crises. Respondents were taken through convenience sampling. Researcher-made questionnaire was used. Data were collected through Google form and underwent frequency, ranking and chi-square. The respondents’ disaster-related apparatuses were cellphones with connectivity, television, first aid kits with cotton, medicines, and elastic gauze, LIGTAS bags with flashlights, hygiene kit, and facemask and face shield. Their disaster-response tools were emergency light, whistle, and rope. Their adoption of disaster preparedness practices are almost always true on emergency and disaster awareness (??¯= 3.48); capacity building with drills (??¯= 3.36), and projects and programs (??¯= 3.69); identifying risks (??¯= 3.51); continuity of essential services (??¯= 3.60); partnerships with lgus and ngos (??¯= 3.52); and information, education, and communication (EIC) activities (??¯ = 3.52). Demographic profiles have significant relationships on these areas. This study is helpful in policymaking and proposing programs and projects related to households’ disaster preparedness. Keywords: Disaster Preparedness, Households, COVID-19, SDRRM
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