Comprehensive Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Framework Plan
Comprehensive Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Framework Plan
Comprehensive Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Framework Plan
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A. Rationale
The Government as embodied in the Philippine Constitution is mandated to protect and serve the
people; promote and maintain the protection of life, liberty, property, and general welfare (Art 2, Sec.
4&5). Further, the Right to Healthful Ecology and the Right to Health (Art 2, sec 16) should be protected.
It is in this premise that RA 10121 known as the “Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Act of 2010.” Section 2(d) states that it shall be the policy of the state to adopt a disaster
risk reduction management approach that is holistic, comprehensive, integrated, and proactive in
lessening the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of disasters including climate change, and
promote the involvement and participation of all sectors and all stakeholders concerned, at all levels,
especially the local community.
Aligned with this Republic Act 10210, and guided with this DRRM Framework, that provide
legal basis for the DRRM policies, plans and programs, FERNANDEZ-ZACAL LEARNING CENTER
INC. is committed to provide the School Administration, faculty and staff and most of all the learners, a
safe, and conducive learning environment.
B. Objectives
Following the end-goal of DRRM, “Safer, adaptive and disaster resilient Filipino communities
towards sustainable development” The School’s Comprehensive Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Framework Plan is designed to institutionalize the four (4) DRRM Phases namely,
Prevention and Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery and Rehabilitation through:
a. Developing, promoting, and implementing a comprehensive School Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management Plan aligned to National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan, in
building disaster resilience, reducing disaster risks, and enhancing disaster preparedness and
response capabilities.
b. Adopting, implementing a coherent, integrated, efficient, and responsive of DRRM programs
and incorporating accepted principles of disaster risk management in the School Improvement
Plan
c. Institutionalizing the policies, structures, coordination mechanisms and programs with
continuing budget appropriations on DRRM related activities.
d. Ensuring that disaster risk reduction measures are gender responsive, sensitive and respectful
to rights of the learners
e. Providing maximum care, assistance and services to affected individuals and families through
emergency rehabilitation projects to lessen the impact of disaster, and facilitate resumption of
normal social and economic activities.
DepEd has created the Comprehensive DRRM in Basic Education Framework, which
underscores the following three pillars or areas of focus, 1: Safe Learning Facilities; 2. School Disaster
Management; 3. DRR in Education. These pillars are aligned to National DRRM’s four thematic areas of
the Philippine RA 10121 namely Prevention and Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery and
Rehabilitation.
Specific interventions to address the effects of hazards and risks are determined at the school
level. The School Planning Team (SPT) and the School DRRM Team (SDRRM Team) shall work hand in
hand to implement DRRM. Within these two school groups assessment, planning, implementation,
monitoring, evaluation and reporting of DRRM interventions will be made.
Pillar 1. Safe Learning Facilities
This pillar refers to the physical and other related structures of the schools. It also includes the
establishment of temporary learning spaces that can be used during possible displacement brought by
disasters and/or emergencies. Here, education authorities, architects, engineers, builders and school
community members undertake safe site selection, design, construction, and maintenance of school
structures and ensure safe and continuous access to the facility (DepEd Order No. 37, s. 2015).
The School Administrators, teachers and students at their level will conduct/ identify hazards and
assess risks in school. This will facilitate the school planning process and enable them to apply quicker
and appropriate response. This will be conducted before the start of classes. In the same way, it shall
conduct a year-end hazard identification and risk assessment to identify what was done and needs to be
done.
Securing a safe environment is paramount for teachers and learners with or without emergencies.
The school provides:
Accessibility to all regardless of physical ability
Adequate space for classes and administration, recreation and sanitation facilities
Class space and seating arrangement are according to the prescribed ration of space per
learner.
Venue for communities to participate in the construction and maintenance of the school.
Basic health and hygiene are being promoted
Adequate water for safe drinking
Safe and secure access routes
Learning environment is free from dangers that may cause harm to the learners
Training programs are in place to promote safety, security and protection among teachers and
learners
Nutrition and short- term hunger needs are addressed
This pillar refers to the establishment of organizational support structures such as the DRRM
Service and DRRM Coordinators in all regional and division offices of DepEd. This shall also cover the
setting up of systems, processes and standards to operationalize the four (4) thematic areas in the context
of basic education (DO 37, s. 2015).
School safety is a responsibility of the entire community. However, school DRRM requires
coordination to be headed by the school administrator or school head. Involvement of teachers, non-
teaching staff, students, parents and community members is a must as well as its integration in
management strategies at each administrative level in the education sector. In this regard, a School
DRRM Team should be organized.
2. Information Management
4. Student-Led Activities
Student –led activities such as hazard mapping, capacity building of learners are set to make sure
that they are part of the DRRM activity and they value those activities. As their teachers, we must make
sure they understand that these are activities can save their own lives and even the lives of others.
Upon organizing the School DRRM Team, capacity building support are included in our SIP
(School Improvement Plan). In addition to risk assessment, training needs analysis will be conducted to
be able to design an appropriate design for DRRM programs and activities.
The school will look into for online data to enhance the DRRM programs and activities. Echoing,
coaching and mentoring shall be required for those who have attended trainings to train other DRRM
team members.
The school shall look into having an education continuity plan in case emergencies will be
overwhelming. The ECP will serve as your contingency plan in case hazards would incur significant
damages to school facilities.
This refers to the integration of DRRM in the formal and non-formal school curricula and in
extracurricular activities. It should also provide the necessary material support. This covers building the
capacity and skills of learners and personnel, particularly teachers (DepEd Order No. 37, s. 2015).
2. Co-curricular Activities
The DepEd School Calendar is our guide in incorporating DRR in your local activities. Events
which may be relevant are the World Environment Day and Safe Kids Week in June; the National
Disaster Consciousness. November, and the Fire Prevention Month in March. As part of the SDRRM
Team, adapt a DRRM School Calendar of Activities to your local environment. The school can take
into account the results of risk assessment conducted by your school and/or community. This could
also include the preparation of evacuation plans and conduct of multi-hazard drills.
Tarpaulins and other IEC (Information and Educational Campaign Materials) are posted
strategically in the school for learner’s environmental awareness.
References:
1. RA 10121
2. Department of Education Orders and Memoranda
3. DRRM Manual
4. DRRM School Manual Booklets 1& 2.