Chapter I

Introduction

In the world of ours, there are different mysteries or phenomena that is happening in our
everyday lives. We cannot assume that our life is safe even if we are inside home. There is still
the presence of danger and disturbance not only from those perpetrators but also from our
surroundings most likely from our nature.
There is what we call the revenge of nature. What we did to our environment will be
reflected back to us. From the beginning of time, different catastrophes had struck not only on
the face of the earth but also its darkest sides. Since people are living to the parts of the earth that
are livable, humankind take the chance of recording and studying these natural phenomena in
order to at least lessen the destruction that it may bring to humankind.
In the beginning of 1950s, these natural phenomena became more prompt because of the
climate change caused of greenhouse effect that is emitted through the depletion of ozone layer
in the southern hemisphere. Even those places that have been hit by typhoon then are now
getting worse because of these destructive disasters and changing calamities. Until now,
typhoons, earthquakes, flash floods and the other elements of disaster are very prone and these
are sending thousands or even millions of individuals to death and damages to properties, as
well.
Truly, we are now in the state of over reactive nature which needs severe calamities. In
the Philippines, we are struggling hard every year to fight such natural disasters like typhoons
and flash floods that often resulted to failure and bring a high average of death and destruction to
humankind.

Today, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) 2011 to
2028 plan now serves as the national guide on how sustainable development can be achieved
through inclusive growth while building the adaptive capacities of communities; increasing the
resilience of vulnerable sectors; and optimizing disaster mitigation opportunities with the end in
view of promoting peoples welfare and security towards gender-responsive and rights-based
sustainable development. It outlines the activities aimed at strengthening the capacity of the
national government and the local government units (LGUs) together with partner stakeholders,
to build the disaster resilience of communities and to institutionalize arrangements and measures
for reducing disaster risks, including projected climate risks and enhancing disaster preparedness
and response capabilities at all levels.

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Due to the importance of the cited information, hence, this research. It is hoped.

Significance of the Study

This study will be of great help to the citizens of Sagpon, Daraga, Albay, in order for
them to be more prepared when floods or high waters occur on their area on the attack of a
typhoon. Such preparedness will lead them to be more secured for themselves, families, love
ones and properties as well. In addition to this, the Local Government of Sagpon will be able to
know the necessary adjustments they must perform on their disaster preparedness measures and
techniques so that it will be more effective and responsive to the needs of their community.

As to the local government whose prime duty is to serve and protect its people, it is a
must that the way of the local government of Sagpon in dealing with natural disaster are truly
effective, for this natural calamity has a big effort into the lives and properties of the citizens.
When the assessment is proven that Sagpons capability to cope up with calamities is really
effective, It is recommendable that it can be simulated by other local government units. In such
way, they can enable the authorities in the city to lessen the casualty during a calamity and even
make it to zero. Additionally, damage to property will be lessen as well. In times natural
disasters, it is a mandate that everybody is prepared.
As a model city, Sagpons disaster preparedness measures and techniques must be
effective and responsive for it to be able to save the lives and properties of its citizens. Such
effectiveness and responsiveness will be determined through this study.

DEFINITION OF TERMS
The following terms are defined according to their conceptual and operational use in the
conduct of the study:
Calamities . This refers to natural disasters like typhoons, floods and earthquakes, tsunamis,
and other. In this study, it pertains to
Effectiveness. In this study it refers to the capability of the Barangay Sagpon to properly
implement their programs and projects regarding disaster preparedness.
Preparedness . This refers to preventive measures that should be undertaken before natural
calamities occur and the feasibility of such policies to the citizens. In this study, it
pertains

to preventive measures undertaken by the barangay officials of Sagpon, Daraga, Albay.

Disaster. This refers to the natural phenomena which destroys the community. In this study, it
tells
About typhoons, floods,

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The study aims to determine the Disaster Preparedness of Barangay Officials in Sagpon
Daraga, Albay. The findings will eventually help educate and prepare the residents living in the
area, especially those highly vulnerable ones, to be able and be motivated to develop their own
respective disaster preparedness plans.

Specifically, it will seek among the following questions:

1. Profile of respondents
2. What are the level of disaster preparedness of the barangay officials in terms of:
a. Before the disaster;
b. During the disaster; and
c. After the disaster?
3. What are common problems experienced by the barangay officials along the aforesaid
variables?
4. What training design can be recommended to the respondents in enhancing disaster
preparedness.
SCOPE AND DELIMITATION
The study will focus on Disaster preparedness of the Barangay officials in
Sapon Daraga, Albay. The number of barangay officials which are the respondents
for the selected barangay is estimated at, more or less,

47, namely: one (1)

barangay captain , seven (7) barangay councilors, one (1) barangay treasurer, one
(1) barangay secretary, 10 barangay health workers, 10 barangay tanod, 10
barangay disaster coordinating council members, and 10 listed volunteers. This is
the over-all estimated number of the purposive sample. This thesis is concerned
with the criteria of the disaster preparedness of the particular group, the barangay
officials of Sapon Daraga, Albay.
The researchers are well aware of the risks involved in the making of this
thesis. Nonetheless, the sense of having a higher purpose in their academic
endeavors became a common objective for each member of the research group.
The recent disastrous landfalls of the super typhoon Yolanda and the storm
surges which followed November of 2013 in the country more than multiplied the
need to finish this study through its natural course.