DISASTER PREPAREDNESS OF THE COLLEGE STUDENTS

IN THE UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN PHILIPPINES,

CATARMAN NORTHERN SAMAR
SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

PART I. PROFILE
Direction: Please answer
honestly as possible.

the

questions

directly

Name( Optional) :

and

as

_____

Course:
1. Do you have a disaster preparedness subject/concept in
your course?
( )yes
( )no
If yes, please specify:
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
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2. Have you attended trainings, seminars, drills or
demonstrations in relation to disaster preparedness?
(

) yes

) no

If yes, can you please fill up the table below :

TITLE/DESCRIPTION

SPONSORING
AGENCY

DATE

VENUE

PART II. AWARENESSON DISASTER RELATED ISSUES

Direction: On the space provided below, please check () on the
appropriate box on what is your stand regarding the information
provided according to degree.
5-Highly agree
4-Moderately agree
3-Agree
2-Disagree
1-Highly disagree

DISASTER RELATED ISSUES

A. PRE-EXISTING WARNING SIGNS
1. Typhoon
1.1 There are classifications of
typhoon according to strength
such as: tropical depression,
tropical
storm,
typhoon
and
super typhoon.
1.2 I have knowledge regarding the
meaning
of
public
warning
signals given by PAG-ASA such
as: public storm warning signal
#1, 2, 3, & 4.
1.3 I believe that when animals
became
highly
disturbed
and
restless, typhoon will follow.
1.4 Sudden change of temperature of
the environment is a sign that
a typhoon will occur.
2. Earthquake
2.1 I have knowledge regarding the
meaning of earthquake intensity
scale given by PHIVOLCS from
intensity 1-10.
2.2Sudden rise or fall of water level
in
the
well
means
that
earthquake will possibly occur.
2.3 When well water turns muddy, it
means
that
earthquake
is
approaching.
2.4 Sudden and rapid increase or
decrease water flow in the
river indicates that earthquake
will occur.

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4
3

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3. Tsunami
3.1 A very strong earthquake along
the
coast
is
a
sign
that
tsunami will occur.
SCALES
DISASTER RELATED ISSUES
A. PRE-EXISTING WARNING SIGNS
3.Tsunami
3.3 Sudden retreat or rise of sea
water indicates that tsunami
will occur.
4.Landslides
4.1 Continuous rain will result to
possible landslide.
4.2 Deforestations
of
mountains
will result to landslide.
4.3 Construction
of
heavy
structures over unstable land
slope will cause landslide.
5. Flood
5.1 Heavy rainfall for a short
period
of
time
will
cause
flooding.
5.2 High tides with corresponding
heavy rainfall will result to
flooding.
B. POTENTIAL HAZARDS
1. Typhoon
1.1 Occurrence
of
lightning
is
possible which can cause death,
injuries and can spark fires
1.2

Typhoon can cause destruction

to livelihood and properties.
2. Earthquake
2.1 Earthquake
can
cause
destruction
of
bridges,
elevated
concrete
structures
and can cause loss of lives.
2.2 Changes
in
river
path
are
possible result of earthquake.
2.3 Series of earthquakes can cause
cracks on highways, lands and
houses.
3. Tsunami
3.1 Tsunami can cause loss of lives
and destruction of properties.
3.2 People
living
near
the

HA
5

MA
4

A
3

DA
2

HDA
1

coastline
areas
are
greatly
affected.
3.3 It can cause sudden flooding.
4. Landslides
4.1 Landslides can take lives of
people
living
near
unstable
land slopes.
SCALES
DISASTER RELATED ISSUES
B. POTENTIAL HAZARDS
4. Landslides
4.2 It can cause destruction of
infrastructures and livelihood.
4.3 It
can
alter
geographical
location.
5. Flood
5.1 Dangerous animals like snakes
and spiders may be found inside
the house.
5.2 It can bring diseases such as
leptospirosis,
schistosomiasis
and diarrheal diseases.
5.3 Flood
can
cause
broken
electricity,
water,
gas
and
telephone lines.
C. DISASTER RELATED SERVICES BY CONCERNED
AGENCIES
1. Communication
Warning,
Public
Information Service
(PDRRMO,PIO,PIA,DILG,LGU, PAGASA)
1.1

Provide, operate, and maintain

continuous
reliable
communication
and
adequate
warning system throughout the
period
of
impending
and/or
existing disaster calamities.

1.2 Provide accurate information and

instructions to the civilian
populace
in
the
forthcoming
calamities arising from natural
or normal causes through mass
media.

HA
5

MA
4

A
3

DA
2

HDA
1

1.3

Release
public
announcements
regarding weather conditions.
2. Rescue
and
Engineering
Service(DPWH,AFP,PNP,PNRC PEO)
2.1 Preparation
of
rescue
equipments such as ambulance,
speed boats and facilities for
evacuation.
2.2 Actual rescue and engineering
operations
during
and
after
disasters.
SCALES
DISASTER RELATED ISSUES
C. DISASTER RELATED SERVICES BY CONCERNED
AGENCIES
3. Relief and Rehabilitation Service
(DSWD,DOH,DA,AFP,PNP,PNRC,LGU)
3.1 Distribute donations received
by the department in accordance
with the relief requirements.
3.2 Provide appropriate assistance
for rehabilitation of victims.
4. Health
and
Medical
Service
(DOH,PNRC,PHO,RED CROSS)
4.1 Responsible
for
hospital
treatment team for emergency
disaster cases.
4.2 Facilitate
the
supplies,
medicines and transport during
emergency situations.
5. Emergency
Transportation
Service
(LTO,DPWH,PEO,AFP,PNP)
5.1 Assist in providing emergency
relief assistance to victims of
disaster.
5.2 Transport victims of disaster
to a rehabilitation facility.
6. Police Auxiliary (AFP,PNP,DILG)
6.1 Assist in transporting victims
whenever disaster arrives.
6.2 Facilitate the area for the
safety of the entire populace.
7. Auxiliary Fire Services(BFP,DILG,)
7.1 Develop
province
wide
consciousness in the prevention
and suppression of fire through
conducting drills and seminar.

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3

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2

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7.2 Rescue victims of disaster.

8. Evacuation
Service
(PDDRMO,DepED,LGU,DILG)
8.1 Evacuate
the
populace
in
properties
systematically
in
case of emergency or calamities
arise.
8.2 Aid in assisting the victims in
having
an
area
ready
for
evacuation.

PART III.LEVEL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Direction: On the space provided below, please answer each
statement accurately and objectively by checking the categories
based on the following:
5-Always
4-More often
3-Often
2-Sometimes
1-Never

STATEMENTS
A. Typhoon
1. I listen to television and radio
reports.
2. I prepare disaster supply kit
such as
foods, potable water,
kerosene,
batteries,
flashlights,
handy
radios,
cellphones, important documents
and first aid supplies.
3. I stay in our house and keep
calm.
4. I
know
where
to
find
the
evacuation area.
5. I
stay
in
low-lying
areas,
riverbanks, creeks and coastal
areas.
6. I
operate
any
electrical
equipment during heavy rains.

A
5

MO
4

SCALES
O
3

S
2

N
1

7. I stay outside when there is

strong winds and heavy rains.
8. I keep appliances, valuables,
garbage and chemicals beyond the
reach of floodwaters.
B. Earthquake
1. I prepare plan ahead with my
family
in
case
of
an
earthquake.
2. I
participate
in
regular
earthquake drills.
3. I
place
large
or
heavy
objects on higher shelves.
STATEMENTS
B. Earthquake
4. I
stay
in
low-lying
buildings.
C. Tsunami
1. I evacuate to higher grounds
whenever
tsunami
alert
is
raised.
2. I stay alert to PAGASA & PDRRMC
updates.
3. I stay in low-lying coastal
area after a strong earthquake.
D. Landslide
1. I know the different kinds of
land
which
are
prone
to
landslide.
2. I secure a list of emergency
hotline numbers prior to any
disaster.
3. I prepare disaster supply kit
such as
foods, potable
water, kerosene, batteries,
flashlights,
handy
radios,
cellphones,
important
documents
and
first
aid
supplies.
4. I stay along unstable land
slope.
E. Flood

A
5

MO
4

SCALES
O
3

S
2

N
1

1. I know the flood warning

system of our community.
2. I know the evacuation plan in
our community.
3. I am informed of the daily
weather
condition
and
forecast from PAGASA, PDRRMC
and
local
media
communications.
4. I keep a battery-operated
radio
and
flashlight,
cellphones, emergency cooking
equipment, candles, matches,
and a first aid kit handy in
case of emergency.

Thank You!