Assuring Prompt and Appropriate Mitigating Measures for Disaster Risk Reduction Program in Basic Education

This study aims to assess the status of implementation of disaster risk reduction measures of school heads in the identified schools. The researchers used the descriptive research method to gather information about the respondents’ level of disaster measures and respondent groups satisfaction in terms of safety of school records, school properties and pupils and school personnel. The data obtained were analyzed using percentage weighted mean, standard deviation, and two independent sample t-test, utilizing 0.05 level of significance. finding shows that although the respondent groups have received appropriate training and seminars for possible disaster risk reduction measures, still the respondent groups perceived some risk in dealing with unexpected disaster due to lack of resources and coordination with an expert in times of disaster. Results also shows that there is a need to elevate the training and information dissemination in terms of DRR and strengthen the policy and programs in order to address the needs of the respondent especially the teachers. Overall, after careful analysis of the results of this study, all variables are pointing out to the importance of improving the DRR measure and prevention.