2016 Sustainability Policies and Specific Guidelines
Policy and Guidelines on Disaster Risk Management
Policy on Disaster Risk Management
The University is committed to disaster risk management by putting in place systems for communication, evacuation, access to resources, first aid, and rescue. This also involves the participation of various stakeholders in ensuring the safety and security of members of the community.
Guidelines on Disaster Risk Management
The OVPA and the Campus Safety and Mobility Office (CSMO) under the former spearhead efforts in institutionalizing systems for communication, evacuation, and access to resources, first aid, and rescue during disasters, as well as psychosocial support after disaster-related events. The Ateneo de Manila University Emergency Management Plan contains the overall plan, leadership, and structures for emergency response, including protocols for various emergency situations.
Pre-emergency protocols include raising the awareness of community members through workshops and regular reminders. Some reminders are found under Part II of this Manual.
Research and studies, in coordination with AIS, inform plans and protocols before, during, and after the emergence of hazards. These studies include mapping and analysis of GIS layers, and will be material for continuously updating response by the community.
Partnerships with other institutions, such as the Red Cross, Japanese institutions, and the QC Fire Department, are valuable in developing Disaster Risk Reduction Management programs and should be explored if not entered into.