Disaster Preparedness of Selected Residents in Coastal Area in Ternate Cavite

Abstract

The study assessed the disaster preparedness of selected residents in coastal areas of Naic, Cavite. It examined their demographic profile and levels of preparedness in forecasting and warning, training and education, emergency planning, and property protection. It also aimed to determine the significant relationships among these variables. The study involved 150 selected residents from Barangays Bucana, San Jose, and San Juan 1, which are located along the coast and are prone to calamities such as typhoons, floods, and storm surges. Findings revealed that residents exhibited an overall "Good" level of preparedness across various aspects, including forecasting and warning, training and education, emergency planning, and property protection. The strongest areas of preparedness were forecasting and warning, as well as property protection, where residents demonstrated high engagement in securing their homes and responding to emergency alerts. However, weaker aspects of disaster preparedness were identified, including limited knowledge of first aid, low mental health awareness, and minimal participation in training programs—highlighting the need for targeted interventions. Additionally, barriers such as limited access to medical services during disasters and gaps in emergency drills indicate areas for improvement in disaster response planning.