DISASTER MANAGEMENT RESPONSE AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS OF BARANGAY SAN CRISTOBAL, SAN PABLO CITY, LAGUNA BASED ON THE LOCALIZED APPROACHES AND STRATEGIES TOWARD THE EXIGENCY PLAN: BASIS FOR TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT

This study provides procedures and guidelines for the enhancement of the knowledge, skills, and training of the Barangay Officials and residents of Barangay San Cristobal, San Pablo City, Laguna on disaster management and emergency response based on the localized approaches and strategies toward the exigency plan. The study dealt with the assessment on the training education on disaster management response and emergency preparedness of Barangay San Cristobal, San Pablo City, Laguna based on the localized approaches and strategies toward exigency plan in terms of a) disaster prevention and mitigation, b) disaster preparedness, c) disaster response, and d) disaster rehabilitation and recovery the significant difference on assessment on the training education on disaster management response and emergency preparedness of San Cristobal, San Pablo City, Laguna based on the localized approaches and strategies toward exigency plan in terms of a) disaster prevention and mitigation, b) disaster preparedness, c) disaster response, and d) disaster rehabilitation and recovery. Additionally, other trainings needed by the residents that must be considered are enclosed in the assessment. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA was used to determine the significant differences to test the null hypothesis. The Barangay San Cristobal, San Pablo City, Laguna has disaster prevention and mitigation that are encompassed in their strategic plan and these are being instigated and practiced. On the other hand, Barangay San Cristobal is well prepared in ensuring the safety and security of the well-being including the properties. Under the implementation of disaster response, the Barangay San Cristobal is well stimulated to respond in case the emergency strikes. Lastly, the Barangay San Cristobal has their premeditated plan for their rehabilitation and recovery of the effect caused by the contingencies. There are minor damages they encountered but these are addressed immediately.