DRRM MANUAL

In consonance with Republic Act No. 10121, re: Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, and DepEd Order No. 21, s. 2015 re: Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Coordination and Information Management Protocol, all schools are directed to form/reconstitute their School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (SDRRM) Committee to spearhead the conduct of Disaster Risk Reduction/Climate Change Adaptation (DRR/CCA)-related programs/projects/activities in their respective schools.

The composition of the SDRRM Team shall be aligned with DepEd’s DRRM Framework (DepEd Order 37, s. 2015) incorporating the Four Thematic Areas of DRRM which are; Prevention and Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Rehabilitation. Attached is the Information Management Protocol and the suggested Roles and Functions of the School DRRM Team Composition, for information and guidance.

DepEd School DRRM Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities

The School Head may serve as the school DRRM Coordinator but shall appoint an alternate among other school personnel to assist in the implementation of DRRM. The following are his/her roles and responsibilities in order to establish a culture of safety in the school (DepEd Order 21, s. 2015):

a Acknowledge receipt of advisories and reminders from the SDS and/or the SDO DRRM Coordinator, and the local DRRMC;

b. Spearhead the conduct of multi-hazard drills and other disaster prevention, mitigation and preparedness activities in school;

c. Ensure conduct of an annual student-led risk identification and mapping (DepEd Order 23, S. 2015);

d. Communicate notable result results of risk assessment and other disaster preparedness activities to the SDO;

e. Serve as the point person for collaborations and coordination with local DRRM Council and other partner organizations;

f. Ensure availability of baseline data of the school;

g. Spearhead relevant and necessary7 capacity7 building activities for the school;

h. Report to the SDO any hazard affecting the school operations such as flood, conflict, fire, among others;

i. Submit situation reports and provide real-time updates to the SDO;

j. Accomplish and submit Rapid Assessment of Damages Report (RADaR) within 72 hours after any hazard or emergency via SMS;

k. Immediately contact via text, the Schools Division Office thru the SDS or the Division DRRM Coordinator once the school is identified/used as evacuation center;

l. Track and report the progress of recovery and rehabilitation initiatives to the SDO; m Report and update the SDO on the demobilization of evacuation centers in schools.

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