February 25, 2019

Dear Ma’am/Sir,

Good day!

We, the students of Consolacion National High School-SHS-DC, would like to ask for permission to allow
us in conducting our survey among the people in Barangay Lamac. This is viewed as a partial fulfillment
of our case study in the subject Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction. In addition, this can assist and
examine the disaster preparedness and awareness of every citizen in the said barangay.

Participation in the survey is entirely voluntarily and there is no known or anticipated risk of
participating in the survey. Moreover, all information will be kept in utmost confidentiality and would
only be used in academic purposes.

After the data has been analyzed and interpreted, you will receive a copy of the executive summary. If
you are interested in greater and specific details, a hardbound copy of the entire study will be made
available for you.

If you agree, will all due respect, kindly sign below acknowledging your consent and permission to
conduct the survey of this study.

Your approval is highly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your assistance with this case study.

Sincerely yours,

Jims Arsolon

Joseph Clyde Mar

Jemimah Keziah Codino

Anne Valerey Golvin

Angeli Mhiriel Severo

Noted by:

JERAH MAE BORDARIO

Subject Teacher

Approved by:

_________________________________________

Signature
INTRODUCTION
“No one is immune to the effects of a disaster
and it is important we take steps to prepare”.
-The Annie E.
Casey Foundation (2009, p. 11)
Disaster often strikes without warning and
despite living in one of the age of technological
modernization; the intensity, frequency, and
impact of disasters can still affect the immense
material and economical loss of an area and can
even take thousands of lives when exposed to.
From the destruction of buildings to the spread
of disease, natural disasters can devastate
entire countries and communities overnight.
Hence, one should examine the vulnerability of
the society and the capacity to handle the
effects of disasters as well as the aftermath.
mountain part of it had already eroded but not to
the extent of covering the houses beneath it.
The barangay government already warned them
a lot of times to transfer residency because they
might get into danger in case the soil might
totally collapse but the residents are not eager to
move away because they don't believe that they
are in danger. Meanwhile in Sitio Sampaguita I
and III, the people there are prone in flooding
because of the low lying area and the water
coming from the mountain part of the barangay.
The people there already experienced the worst
of it and most of them evacuated during the
flood and afterwards move into areas that are
not dangerous in having floods. Last year, the
Sitio Sto. Nino I experienced fire because of the
"haling" or the pieces of weeds, leaves or
trashes that had been burnt. There are damage
to the houses but zero casualties were reported.
THE STUDY

According to the November 2015 report from the AIM

United Nations, the Philippines are among the
This study aims to explore, assist, evaluate and
five countries hit by the highest number of
examine the disaster management of Barangay
disasters. Therefore, the best way to prepare for
Lamac and the capacity of the local community
disaster is to create a specific plan of action that
to manage and respond to disasters such as
can be put in place at a moment's notice. Taking
fire, flood and landslide which is prone to the
measures and securing the capability to resist
area.
the impact of natural disasters from every local
community through disaster preparedness
should be evaluated too.
DESIGN

The information will be collected through a

BACKGROUND common questionnaire that was prepared in line
with the protocol for disaster preparedness and
The Barangay Lamac is located within the
followed up with instructed interview among
municipality of Consolacion, Cebu. The local
officials in relation to disaster related
community has a total of 9,962 people who
activities. A questionnaire survey and the
resides on it. This barangay is prone to hazards
interview will be carried out after the letter of
and disasters because of its steep vicinity.
permission will be approved and signed.
According to the Barangay Secretary Mrs. Ofelia
Moreno, some portion of Barangay Lamac
cannot avoid the hazards. In Sitio Sto. Niño II,
the people there are in danger because a
landslide might occur anytime specially during
the rainy season. A portion of land on the
PARTICIPANTS

A convenience sample of 50 residents of

Barangay Lamac will be randomly selected and
considered as the participants of the study and
will be provided questionnaires.

QUESTIONNAIRE

All questionnaires was developed based on the

extensive review of the past studies and
literature of disaster preparedness and
awareness. After numerous rounds of
observations, some changes were made. A
sample a questionnaire is shown below.

Name: __________________________________ Gender:_________________ Age:_________

Full Address:_________________________________________________________________

Item YES NO
1.) Have you experienced flooding in your vicinity?
2.) Have you experienced a fire disaster in your household?
3.) How about landslide?
4.) Are you aware of the hazard maps in your local area?
5.) Do you have a family disaster plan to deal with disasters and
emergencies?
6.) Do you and your family communicate beforehand if disaster
happens?
7.) Do you have an emergency contact at a distant location in
case of evacuation due to emergency?
8.) Are you aware about your community emergency plan for
disaster?
9.) Are you participating in any emergency drills in your local
community?
10.) Do you have a first-aid kit stored at home?
11.) Did you prepare an emergency kit?
12.) Do you have a survival kit at your household?
13.) Is there a fire extinguisher at your house in case of a fire
outbreak?
14.) Do you listen/watch to any news in televisions or radios
regarding disasters?
15.) Are you alert if a sudden disaster will occur in your area?
16.) Do you have any emergency exit at home?
17.) Are you fully aware of any prone disaster that may happen in
you vicinity?
18.) Have you safeguarded the most important family records?
19.) Do you have any flashlight and extra batteries stored in your
house?
20.) Do you think you can handle any emergency condition if
disaster occurs?