DISASTER PREPAREDNESS OF TYPHOON YOLANDA VICTIMS

Bartolo, Justine Paul De Juan, Karla Cecilia Libiternos, Dianne Navarrosa, Noelle Jamela Rhowjayne, Mhariya

BACKGROUND
The purpose of this survey is to know and measure the disaster preparedness of an individual. Knowing this information, individual will be able to more effectively plan, develop, and implement procedures in order to move forward in an efficient manner to preserve life and property in the event of a disaster. The study used a web based survey instrument (thesistools.com) . The survey aims to help victims and the general public to mitigate the impacts of another natural disaster.

Question 1: Have you ever been forced to evacuate your home because of a natural or man-made disaster before?
N= 36

YES

NO

Question 1: Have you ever been forced to evacuate your home because of a natural or man-made disaster before?
N= 36

YES 10
(27.78 %)

NO

Question 1: Have you ever been forced to evacuate your home because of a natural or man-made disaster before?
N= 36

YES 10
(27.78 %)

NO 26
(72.22 %)

Question 2: Do you own a preparedness/emergency kit (includes food, water, flashlights, extra mobile phones, etc.)?
N= 36

YES

NO

Question 2: Do you own a preparedness/emergency kit (includes food, water, flashlights, extra mobile phones, etc.)?
N= 36

YES 25
(69.44 %)

NO

Question 2: Do you own a preparedness/emergency kit (includes food, water, flashlights, extra mobile phones, etc.)?
N= 36

YES 25
(69.44 %)

NO 11
(30.56 %)

Question 3: Do you own a battery operated radio?

N= 36

YES

NO

Question 3: Do you own a battery operated radio?

N= 36

YES 17
(47.22 %)

NO

Question 3: Do you own a battery operated radio?

N= 36

YES 17
(47.22 %)

NO 19
(52.78 %)

Question 4: Which source do you rely on most for severe weather notifications?
N= 36

TV

24 (66.67 %)

RADIO

20 (55.56 %)
16 (44.44 %) 8 (22.22 %)

SOCIAL MEDIA

WORD OF MOUTH

Question 5: Do you have a home emergency evacuation plan?

N= 36

YES

NO

Question 5: Do you have a home emergency evacuation plan?

N= 36

YES 13
(36.11 %)

NO

Question 5: Do you have a home emergency evacuation plan?

N= 36

YES 13
(36.11 %)

NO 23
(63.89 %)

Question 6: Are you aware of the local emergency plans in your community?
N= 36

YES

NO

Question 6: Are you aware of the local emergency plans in your community?
N= 36

YES 12
(33.33 %)

NO

Question 6: Are you aware of the local emergency plans in your community?
N= 36

YES 12
(33.33 %)

NO 24
(66.67 %)

Question 7: Do you and your family members own mobile phones?

N= 36

YES

NO

Question 7: Do you and your family members own mobile phones?

N= 36

YES 36
(100 %)

NO

Question 7: Do you and your family members own mobile phones?

N= 36

YES 36
(100 %)

NO 0
(0 %)

Question 8: Do you believe that community preparedness can make a difference in the ability of emergency officials to respond after a disaster?
N= 35

YES

NO

Question 8: Do you believe that community preparedness can make a difference in the ability of emergency officials to respond after a disaster?
N= 35

YES 33
(94.29 %)

NO

Question 8: Do you believe that community preparedness can make a difference in the ability of emergency officials to respond after a disaster?
N= 36

YES 33
(94.29 %)

NO 2
(5.71 %)

Question 9: Do you and/or any of your family members know basic first-aid procedures?
N= 36

YES

NO

Question 9: Do you and/or any of your family members know basic first-aid procedures?
N= 36

YES 28
(77.77 %)

NO

Question 9: Do you and/or any of your family members know basic first-aid procedures?
N= 36

YES 28
(77.77 %)

NO 8
(22.23 %)

Question 10: Do you believe citizens are aware of all potential disasters that could occur in your community?
N= 36

YES

NO

Question 10: Do you believe citizens are aware of all potential disasters that could occur in your community?
N= 36

YES 25
(69.44 %)

NO

Question 10: Do you believe citizens are aware of all potential disasters that could occur in your community?
N= 36

YES 25
(69.44 %)

NO 11
(30.56 %)