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DISASTER RISK REDUCTION PREPARATIONS UNDERTAKEN BY THE SCHOOL

Name of School: ________________________________________ Position: __________________________________

Instruction: Check if such preparation was observed or done. Put a check mark on the “Yes” column for prepared and on
the “No” column for unprepared. On the “Remarks” column, you may write any additional information/comment
regarding the said activity especially when the answer is NO. Please answer with utmost honesty.
A. On the Preparation of the Disaster Risk Reduction Plan
Activity Yes No Remarks
1. Considered the risk assessment information (baseline and background
data of the school and the community in relation to different hazards.
2. Assessed the conditions of the school buildings and other structures/
classrooms of the school.
3. Assessed the personnel and material resources of the school and
community to undertake disaster risk reduction measures.
4. Assessed the needs of the faculty and community in planning for the
training on disaster risk reduction.
5. Involved the teachers, community, and other stakeholders in the
preparation of the Disaster Risk Reduction Plan.
6. Coordinated with NGO’s, INGO’s, agencies and other stakeholders to
assist in developing the Disaster Risk Reduction Program.
7. Clearly identified in the school and community map safe places where
the school and the community can go in case of particular emergencies
such as: flood, earthquake, typhoons, fire, bombings, etc.
8. Clearly identified the persons and agencies to call for assistance in case
of emergencies and how to contact them and who to contact
9. Clearly defined the roles of the teachers and members of the organized
Disaster Risk Reduction Group in case of emergencies.
10. Included general guidelines of what to do before, during and after the
different kinds of hazard impacts experienced in the location.
11. Included in the Plan the schedule of activities, like training, drills,
reinforcing buildings, repairs, and etc. to prepare the school and the
school community for any eventuality.
12. Disseminated the Disaster Risk Reduction Plan to the school, community
and other stakeholders.

B. On Organization of the School Disaster Risk Reduction Group

Activity Yes No Remarks
1. Assessed the leadership qualities, training, and expertise of the teachers
designated to form teams on: Security, Supply, Transportation
Communication, Warning, Fire Brigade, Rescue, Medical, Evacuation,
Relief and Rehabilitation and Damage Control.
2. Organized and Incident Command System in the school that can be
activated in times of emergency with major organizational functions
such as: Incident Command; Operations; Planning; Logistics;
Finance/Administration; Strike Teams.
3. Formed the Disaster Assessment and the Needs Analysis Team; Search
and Rescue Team; Medical Team; Fire Suppression Team; Relief and
Evacuation Team and other Response Teams supported by the Auxiliary
and Volunteer Groups of the NGOs and INGOs.
4. Defined the roles and functions of each team and its members.
5. Conducted capability training to all the members of the DRRG.
6. Identified the persons responsible to coordinate with NGOs INGOs,
agencies and other stakeholders in time of emergency.

These indicators were patterned from Department of Education’s “Disaster Risk Reduction Resource Manual” 2008.
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C. On the Implementation of the Disaster Risk Reduction Measures

Activity Yes No Remarks
1. Followed the guidelines for mitigation and preparedness (before)
response (during) and relief and rehabilitation (after) measures as
listed in the Safer Schools Resource Manual (Chapters 2,3,4).
2. Adapted the assessment and reporting forms and surveys to the
problems and needs of the school and the locality relative to disasters
3. Sought the assistance of the local government, the parents, NGOs,
INGOs, and other stakeholders in preparing the school to withstand
disasters.
4. Established and maintained standing agreements with the NGOs,
INGOs, communication, transportation and agencies that can give
assistance before, during and after disasters.
5. Documented and filed all the chronological events during a calamity for
future reference
6. Equipped with the survival kits, equipment, materials and supplies
needed in times of calamities.
7. Operated on the “quick response” standards.
8. Identified exits and evacuation sites known to the school community.
9. Undertaken provisions to ensure continuity of instruction.
10. Exerted efforts to protect DepEd properties (buildings, fixtures and
equipment records).

These indicators were patterned from Department of Education’s “Disaster Risk Reduction Resource Manual” 2008.