Provision for School's Emergency: A Qualitative Study on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

This study unearths the experiences, coping mechanisms used, and educational insights learned by disaster risk reduction management coordinators on the challenges encountered in providing school emergencies. A qualitative approach to research the phenomenological experiences of the Eight (8) disaster risk reduction management coordinators in Nabunturan East District, Division of Davao de Oro. Experiences on challenges encountered in providing school emergencies were as follows: developing a comprehensive plan, creating a safe zone in school, and conducting drills and exercises. The coping mechanisms used in addressing the challenges were the following: management through scenario-based training, proactive planning, collaboration, and networking. Finally, the educational insights learned from teachers' experiences were as follows: must have tailored preparedness plans for diverse scenarios, collaborative engagement, stakeholder involvement, and continuous training and improvement. These themes were relevant in the provision for school emergencies. All these themes were comprehensive emergency responses tailored to the unique challenges of different educational settings. Investigating the effectiveness of various emergency preparedness strategies, including evacuation procedures, communication protocols, and staff training, was fundamental in any disaster occurrence.