Philippine Disaster Management System Overview

Study Notes

Four main thematic areas: Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery and Rehabilitation, Disaster Response.

Focuses on risk management programs and policies to reduce current and future community risks.
Activities include hazard and vulnerability assessments, planning and zoning, and hazard mapping.
Implementation of land use policies and building codes is essential.
Public education initiatives aim to raise awareness about hazards and preparedness.
Lead Agency: Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
Key Agencies: PAGASA, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS).

Aims to enhance the capabilities of various stakeholders in anticipating and recovering from disasters.
Key activities involve establishing disaster management plans, conducting earthquake and evacuation drills, and creating communication procedures.
Installing disaster warning systems and acquiring necessary equipment are crucial steps.
Lead Agency: Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
Other Agencies: PAGASA, PHILVOCS, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Focuses on addressing disaster losses and aligning recovery programs with sustainable development.
Prioritizes the "build back better" principle in rehabilitation efforts.
Involves activities such as debris cleanup, financial assistance, housing assistance, and counselling services.
Lead Agency: Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Other Agencies: Office of Civil Defense (OCD), Local Government Units (LGU), Department of Education (DEPED), Department of Health (DOH).

Encompasses timely actions to meet immediate needs of affected communities and prevent further emergencies.
Key actions include activating emergency operations, conducting preemptive evacuations, and distributing relief.
Provision of emergency health services and setting up evacuation centers are critical components.
Lead Agency: National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).
Other Agencies: DPWH, Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

The response strategy is divided into three phases: Preparedness, Mitigation, and Response.

Action steps include developing disaster preparedness plans, conducting drills, and establishing early warning systems.
Response actions focus on public education regarding flood risks and ensuring availability of emergency supplies.

Actions involve constructing flood defenses and enforcing land-use planning to minimize construction in at-risk areas.
Strengthening infrastructure and promoting flood-resistant building materials are essential for resilience.

Emergency services activation, deployment of rescue teams, and initiating evacuations are critical.
Immediate medical care, temporary shelter setup, and distribution of food and water supplies are important for affected populations.