Involvement in Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and  Management Among Vulnerable Populations

Julius Kris S. Tropel; Alexander N. Morados

doi:10.11594/assrj.01.02.08

Authors

Julius Kris S. Tropel Municipal Government of Guinsiliban
Alexander N. Morados Camiguin Polytechnic State College, 9100, Mambajao, Camiguin, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11594/assrj.01.02.08

Keywords:

Community Involvement, Disaster Preparedness, Inclusive Governance, Guinsiliban, Vulnerable Population

Abstract

The extent of involvement among vulnerable populations in community-based disaster risk reduction and management (CBDRRM) across demographic and sectoral groups is examined in this research. A total number of 305 respondents participated, majority with females composed of 66.56% and senior citizens aged 60 years and above with 56.72%. Most respondents resided in upland areas with 66.56% of the total, in which 54.42% of the respondents had attained secondary-level education. There are four sectoral groups considered in the study, among was the highest representation of the senior citizens with 56.07%, followed by 27.54% of women, persons with disabilities with 13.11%, and youth with 3.28%. The study evolves with risk awareness, community participation, local disaster governance, and preparedness and recovery in which resulted to moderate levels of involvement of respondents. Showing their greater awareness towards natural hazards and disaster plans yet limited training participation and household level preparedness. A relatively higher confidence showed in the local government planning but stretches low participation of the vulnerable groups in decision-making under the governance indicator. Significant differences have been highlighted statistically in involvement by sex, age, educational attainment, and sectoral group, but not by ecozone. The outcome of Post hoc tests shows that respondents with younger age and those with higher educational attainment had greater involvement compared to senior citizens and those with elementary-level education. And with the sectoral group, youth and women showed higher engagement compared to senior citizens and Person-With-Disability. Overall, the study underscores the need to strengthen program to inclusive disaster risk governance, enhance training opportunities, and prioritize household preparedness, particularly among senior citizens and less-educated groups, to foster equitable resilience in vulnerable communities.

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