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## Thematic Areas of Disaster Risk Reduction & Management ### Disaster Preparedness - This aims to strengthen the capabilities of government, communities, Civil Society Organizations, and the private sector to anticipate, cope and recover from the adverse impacts of hazards and potential cascading d...

## Thematic Areas of Disaster Risk Reduction & Management ### Disaster Preparedness - This aims to strengthen the capabilities of government, communities, Civil Society Organizations, and the private sector to anticipate, cope and recover from the adverse impacts of hazards and potential cascading disasters. - The goal is to minimize life losses and disruption of daily life. - This involves: - Installing disaster warning systems - Purchasing radio communications equipment - Earthquake and evacuation drills - Establishing of disaster management plans, including: - Evacuation routes - Emergency energy and water sources - Stockpile needs - Go bags - Communication procedures - Disaster teams - Contingency planning ### C Areas #### Disaster Preparedness - **Lead Agency**: Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - **Other Key Agencies**: - Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) - Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS) - Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR) - Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) #### Disaster Recovery and Rehabilitation - **Lead Agency**: Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) - **Other Key Agencies**: - Office of Civil Defense (OCD) - Local Government Units (LGU) - Departmentt Of Education (DEPED) - Department of Health (DOH) - This refers to programs and projects that address disaster losses. - Rehabilitation and recovery programs must be aligned with sustainable development and the "build back better" principle. - This includes: - Debris cleanup - Financial assistance to individuals