COMMUNITY BASED

DISASTER RISK

REDUCTION &
MANAGEMENT PLAN

GUBAAN i
Message
The Philippines is located along a typhoon belt and the Pacific Ring of Fire, a vast
Pacific Ocean region where many of Earth’s earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
In addition, human -induced hazards such as fire, terrorism, and bombing also threaten
the lives of the Filipinos.

We are thankful that our barangay did not encountered calamities with catastrophic
results; however it’s better to be prepared and be proactive as we are not climate proof
and disaster free.

The Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan of Barangay
Gubaan is our guide in the implementation of Republic Act No. 10121 also known as the
Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010.

It will serve as a tool in preparing our communities to any type of disaster as it will
provide knowledge to the communities and enhance our capability in responding
effectively and efficiently. Let this plan be distributed to every members of Gubaan
DRRM to have a better public service and promote unity in attaining a Safer, adaptive
and disaster resilient communities towards sustainable development.

PILAPIL C. EDGAR
Punong Barangay
Chairman, BDRRMC

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CONTENTS
Message of the Punong Barangay i
Table of Contents ii
Acronyms and Abbreviations iii
Executive Summary iv

I. Goals and Objectives 1

Goals 1
Objectives 1

II. Barangay Profile 2

III. Community Risk Assessment Result 3

A. Natural Hazards
1. Floods 3
 Results of Flooding Assessment 3
 Lists of Populace Prone to Flood 5
2. Landslides 7
 Results of Landslides Assessment 7
3. Earthquake 9

IV. Legal Basis for the Creation of CBDRRMP 11

V. Calamity Response 12
A. Natural Hazards
1. Typhoon Protocols 12
2. Fire Protocols 13
3. Earthquake Protocols 15

VI. Inventory of DRRM Facilities and Equipment 17

VII. BDRRM Organizational Structure 18

Annexes 19

Annex A: Gubaan DRRM Directory 20

Annex B: Principles of Building-Back Better 21

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ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS
ABC Association of Barangay Captains

BDRRMC Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee

BFP Bureau of Fire Protection

CSOs Civil Society Organizations

DepEd Department of Education

ELA Executive and Legislative Agenda

LDRRMO Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office

LGU Local Government Unit

MAO Municipal Agriculture Office

MBO Municipal Budget Office

MDRRM Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

MDRRMC Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

MDRRMF Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund

MEO Municipal Engineer Office

MHO Municipal Health Office

MPDC Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator

MSWDO Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office

PA Philippine Army

PNP Philippine National Police

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The enactment of RA No. 10121 also known as the “Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management Act of 2010” has shifted the focus of disaster risk plans to a more
proactive form and paradigm. LGU’s now are challenged to follow a systematic process
of using administrative directives, organizations, operational skills and capacities to
implement strategies, policies and improved coping capacities in order to lessen the
impacts of hazards and the possibility of disaster.

The Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Plan of Gubaan, Aurora, Zamboanga
Del Sur set out goals and objectives to cope the impact of emergencies. The
CBDRRMP aims to build resilience communities and to institutionalize arrangements
and measures for reducing disaster risks including climate change impact.

It adheres to the overall vision of “safer, adaptive and disaster resilient Filipino
communities toward sustainable development.” The plan recognizes the need for
institutionalizing disaster risk reduction and management policies, structures,
coordination mechanisms and programs with continuing budget appropriation.

The four priority areas as identified by the law were considered and made the core of
the plan of the municipality. These areas are: (1) Disaster Prevention and Mitigation;
(2) Disaster Preparedness; (3) Disaster Response; and (4) Disaster Rehabilitation
and Recovery. These priority areas are meant to mutually reinforce and complement
each other; do not, should not and cannot stand alone as they are inextricably linked;
have no clear starting nor ending points between each other and overlaps are expected;
are problem centered on problem needs and asset – strengths; and, point to one
direction.

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I. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

GOALS
Reduce the possibility of damage & losses to existing assets, including
people, critical infrastructure and public facilities.

OBJECTIVES

 To reduce injuries and loss of life

 To improve communication systems to better respond to disaster
 To provide appropriate need for the safety of the response team and
affected populace.
 Effective coordination with the BDRRMC Members, all stockholders
and agencies immediate response/action.

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II. Barangay Profile

Barangay Gubaan is one of the 44 barangays that comprises the Municipality of

Aurora. It has a land area of 1,003.93 hectares comprising 5.31% of the area of
the municipality.

It is situated at the elevation of 1,000 feet above sea level between longitudes of
123˚36’6.81”E and latitude of 7˚58’50.98”N. Gubaan has relative to the province
high mean annual rainfall that varies from 1,599mm in drier areas to 3,500mm in
the wettest. This is associated with its seasonal distribution, which shows a short
but quite period in the first quarter of the year. The temperature is relatively warm
and constant throughout the year ranging from minimum temperature of 22 °C to
a maximum day temperature of 35 °C.

Gubaan is accessible by any type of land transportation. It is bounded by the

Municipality of Tambulig to the north, by the Barangay Campo Uno to the west,
Barangay Mahayahay to the South and by the Barangay Tagulalo to the East.

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III. Risk Profile / Community Risk Assessment Result
Studies, analyses, and experience show that Gubaan, Aurora Zamboanga del Sur is
prone to natural hazards such as landslides and floods.

A. Natural Hazards

1. Floods

Although geographically located outside the typhoon belt, Region IX is not

spared by hydro-meteorological hazards and does not exempt the Municipality of
Aurora especially the Barangay Gubaan which is situated in low-lying areas.
Gubaan has a very high flood susceptibility rating since it served as a river basin
catching most of the run off waters draining from the ridges of portions of the
areas of its neighboring municipalities. Every time a heavy downpour occurred,
flooding would eventually happen in Barangay Gubaan. However, the flooding do
not sustain longer within the affected areas because it would eventually subside
shortly in time.
In the 44 barangays of the Municipality of Aurora, Gubaan is the most high flood
susceptibility rating which consist of 62 households and 236 individuals.

RESULTS OF FLOODING ASSESSMENT IN BARANGAY GUBAAN

FLOOD
LOCATION SUSCEPTIBILITY REMARKS / RECOMMENDATIONS
RATING
Develop an early warning system
(e.g. signages). Observe for rapid
increase/decrease in river creek,
Purok Samahang Nayon water levels, possibility accompanied
1 (Rice field near Salug High by increase turbidity (soil content);
Daku River) identify evacuation/relocation site;
constant communication and updates
with the barangay officials on geo-
hazard situation.

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 Develop an early warning system
(e.g. signages). Observe for rapid
increase/decrease in river creek,
Purok Malinawun water levels, possibility accompanied
2 (Rice field near Salug High by increase turbidity (soil content);
Daku River) identify evacuation/relocation site;
constant communication and updates
with the barangay officials on geo-
hazard situation.
Develop an early warning system
(e.g. signages). Observe for rapid
increase/decrease in river creek,
Purok Manga-angayun water levels, possibility accompanied
3 (Rice field near Salug High by increase turbidity (soil content);
Daku River) identify evacuation/relocation site;
constant communication and updates
with the barangay officials on geo-
hazard situation.

LISTS OF POPULACE PRONE TO FLOOD

No. Head of the Family # of Person

Address Living at the
Last Name First Name same House

1 AMARO BEBOT Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 4

2 AMARO RASON Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 3

3 AMARO SOFRIANO Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 3

4 ARCHIVAL LUSITA Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 1

5 ARCHIVAL SHERBY Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 4

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No. Head of the Family # of Person
Address Living at the
Last Name First Name same House

6 ALBERCA CESARIO Jr. Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 3

7 BESCUTCHO JELSON Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 8

8 BESCUTCHO LYDIA Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 2

9 CABAHUG HANZEL Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 2

10 CABAHUG MELCHOR Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 2

11 CABATINGAN BENJIE Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 4

12 CABATINGAN CLEMENTE Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 4

13 CABATINGAN NOEL Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 3

14 CABATINGAN RICKY Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 6

15 CALDINO ELEZABETH Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 1

16 CAÑON JEMUEL Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 5

17 CAÑON NESTOR Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 4

18 CLAROS CATALINO Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 6

19 DALURA FAUSTO Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 8

20 DALURA MELODENA Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 6

21 ENOT ALBERT Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 4

22 ENOT LUSVIMINDA Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 7

23 ENOT ROLANDO Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 4

24 ENOT ROSARIO Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 5

25 ENOT TERESITA Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 1

26 ERANA NENE Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 4

27 ESCOTO LUCIBEL Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 5

28 ESCOTO MICHAEL Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 2

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 Head of the Family # of Person
No. Address Living at the
Last Name First Name same House

29 ESCOTO REMON Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 3

30 GADOR ALLAN Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 6

31 JATE JUANITA Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 6

32 JORIQUE CONCEPTION Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 5

33 JORIQUE LEVI Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 6

34 LASCUÑA VERGINIA Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 1

35 LIONADO ESTER Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 3

36 MACALITONG DEN DEN Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 4

37 MACALITONG JULITO Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 3

38 MACALITONG MARIO Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 4

39 MONTECILLO DIVINA Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 2

40 NOVAL CONCHITA Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 5

41 NOVAL SERGIO Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 4

42 DALURA OMEL Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 4

43 PATANGAN BENJIE Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 3

44 PATANGAN RUDY Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 3

45 PEPITO CRESENCIO Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 4

46 POTESTAS JUNREL Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 4

47 POTESTAS LOLOY Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 2

48 POTESTAS RONALD Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 5

49 RAMA CEASAR Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 6

50 RAMA EMIE Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 2

51 RIZADA REDFORD Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 3

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 Head of the Family # of Person
No. Address Living at the
Last Name First Name same House

52 RIZADA RUFINO Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 3

53 RIZADA SAMUEL Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 3

54 SANCHEZ CONSTANCIO Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 3

55 SANCHEZ SANNY BOY Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 3

56 TAMPARONG JERRY Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 6

57 TAMPARONG LETOT Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 4

58 TAMPARONG MARIANO Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 4

59 TAMPARONG MARINA Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 3

60 TATING FERNANDO Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 4

61 TOLO LAZARDO Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 2

62 TOLO ROLLY Samahang Nayon, Gubaan AZDS 2

2. Landslides
Land related hazards of the municipality include landslides. The municipality is
prevalently mountainous with highest slope ranging from 18.1 to 25.0 percent
which is strongly sloping and rolling terrain.

RESULTS OF LANDSLIDES ASSESSMENT IN BARANGAY GUBAAN

FLOOD
LOCATION SUSCEPTIBILITY REMARKS / RECOMMENDATIONS
RATING
Observe for and/or monitor for presence of
mass movement and report to the
1 Purok Pag-asa Moderate MGB/municipal authorities (e.g., landslides,
tension cracks);
Observe for saturated ground seeps and

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 sunken or displaced road surfaces and report
to MGB/municipal authorities; Constant
communication and updates with the barangay
officials on geohazards situation.

Observe for and/or monitor for presence of

mass movement and report to the
MGB/municipal authorities (e.g., landslides,
tension cracks);
2 Purok Bagong Lipunan Moderate to High Observe for saturated ground seeps and
sunken or displaced road surfaces and report
to MGB/municipal authorities; Constant
communication and updates with the barangay
officials on geohazards situation.
Observe for and/or monitor for presence of
mass movement and report to the
MGB/municipal authorities (e.g., landslides,
Moderate tension cracks);
3 Purok Manga-angayun (Possible Observe for saturated ground seeps and
Landslide) sunken or displaced road surfaces and report
to MGB/municipal authorities; Constant
communication and updates with the barangay
officials on geohazards situation.
Observe for and/or monitor for presence of
mass movement and report to the
MGB/municipal authorities (e.g., landslides,
Moderate to High tension cracks);
4 Purok Malinawun (Possible landslide Observe for saturated ground seeps and
accumulation zone) sunken or displaced road surfaces and report
to MGB/municipal authorities; Constant
communication and updates with the barangay
officials on geohazards situation.
Observe for and/or monitor for presence of
High mass movement and report to the
5 Purok Samahang Nayon (Possible landslide MGB/municipal authorities (e.g., landslides,
accumulation zone) tension cracks);
Observe for saturated ground seeps and

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 sunken or displaced road surfaces and report
to MGB/municipal authorities; Constant
communication and updates with the barangay
officials on geohazards situation.

3. EARTHQUAKE / SEISMIC-RELATED HAZARDS

A segment of the Sindangan-Cotabato Fault transects the northeastern sections
of the municipality covering, among others, the segment of the Aurora-Lanao del
Norte National Highway. Gubaan is one of the barangays that are potentially at
high risk to seismic related hazards such as earthquake-induced landslides,
ground ruptures and ground shaking.

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Gubaan Flood Hazard Map

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IV. Legal Basis for the Creation of Community Based Disaster Plan

Section 389 (6) of Local Government Code of 1992 mandated the Punong Barangay
to organize and lead an emergency group whenever the same may be necessary for
the maintenance of peace and order or an occasions of emergency or calamity within
the barangay.

Section 11 of Republic Act No. 10121 stated that the Barangay Disaster Coordinating
Councils shall cease to exist and its powers and functions shall henceforth be assumed
by the existing Barangay Development Councils which shall serve as the LDRRMC in
every barangay. The LDRRMC shall have the following functions:

(1) Approve, monitor and evaluate the implementation of local disaster risk
reduction and management programs and regularly review and test the plan
consistent with other national and local planning programs;

(2) Ensure the integration of disaster risk reduction and climate change adoption
into local development plans, programs and budgets as a strategy in sustainable
development and poverty reduction;

(3) Recommend the implementation of forced or pre-emptive evacuation of local

residents, if necessary; and

(4) Convene the LDRRMC once every three months or as necessary.

Section 12 of Republic Act No. 10121 mandated every barangays to establish the
Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee (BDRRMC) which shall
be responsible for setting the direction, development, implementation and coordination
of disaster risk management programs within their territorial jurisdiction.

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V. CALAMITY RESPONSE PROTOCOLS AND ASSOCIATED ACTIONS
A. Typhoon Protocols

1. Before Typhoon Calamity Protocols

a. Institutionalize the Early Warning System along Purok Samahang Nayon

b. Create a Comprehensive Early Warning System
c. Installation of Early Warning Device such as flood monitoring scale
d. Establish the Early Warning Volunteer among residents of affected area
e. Implementation of Ecological Solid Waste Management Plan that will
ensure that residents will not dump garbage anywhere
f. Regular clean-up of waterways, creeks and drainage.

2. During Typhoon Calamity Protocols

Within 12 hours from the broadcast of the typhoon signal within a geographical
area, or on the basis of a 24 hour weather forecast and extended weather
outlook particularly on widespread rainfall and thunderstorms which may trigger
flashfloods and landslides issued by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and
Astronomical Administration.
a. Activate the Barangay Operation Center, and mobilize the members of
the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee to
man such Center on a 24-hour basis;
b. Activate the Flood Early Warning and Evacuation Alert System
c. Deploy the Barangay Emergency Response Team / Community First
Responders as well as evacuation and rescue equipment in staging or
in assigned deployment area.
d. Activate the designated Evacuation Center(s).
i. Deploy trained personnel in food handling and in orderly
distribution of relief goods, in medical and counseling services,
in law enforcement, and in settling interpersonal conflicts;
ii. Ensure the availability and adequacy of basic and essential
needs at the center(s) immediately prior to actual evacuation

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 such as but not limited to water supply, back-up power supply,
food, medicines, sleeping mats, blankets, pillow and gender
sensitive sanitary facilities.
e. Enforce pre-emptive, or forced evacuation of population at risk
f. Cause the effective utilization of the Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Fund.

3. After Calamity Protocols

a. See to it that affected areas are no longer dangerous to evacuees prior
to their return;
b. Provide continuing relief assistance, including medical and
psychosocial counseling services to families or individuals-in-need;
c. Cause the collection of garbage and the total clean-up and clearing of
waterways and sewerage systems in the locality within 24 hours after
the calamity
d. Conduct damage assessment on: local government owned facilities,
buildings and infrastructure; and agricultures, i.e. crops, livestock,
fisheries, and link damage assessment information to reconstruction
and rehabilitation efforts;
e. Cause the effective utilization of the Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Fund.

B. Fire Suppression
Ensure safety and security of the affected families including personal properties
and belongings and maintain peace and order situation at the site.

1. Before Fire Calamity Protocols

a. Information drives with regards to electrical safety, proper use and

maintenance of appliances.
b. Identification of vulnerable buildings and facilities
c. Deployment of fire extinguishers in highly critical areas.

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 d. Creation of Barangay Fire Fighting Volunteers with coordination to the
Bureau of Fire and other agencies.

2. During Fire Calamity Protocols

a. The Barangay Fire Fighting Volunteer Unit must be the first responder
in the area unit
b. Barangay Security Force and Traffic Enforcers will assure the security
of the area and clear the roads for possible obstructions on the flow of
firefighters and fire trucks
c. Priority evacuation of elderly, children, pregnant women and PWDs.
d. Deploy the Barangay Emergency Response and Rescue Team(s), as
well as evacuation and rescue equipment in staging or in assigned
deployment areas.
e. Activate the designated Evacuation Center(s)
i. Deploy trained personnel in food handling and in orderly
distribution of relief goods, in medical and counseling services,
in law enforcement, and in settling interpersonal conflicts;
ii. Ensure the availability and adequacy of basic and essential
needs at the center(s) immediately prior to actual evacuation
such as but not limited to water supply, back-up power supply,
food, medicines, sleeping mats, blankets, pillow and gender
sensitive sanitary facilities.
f. Enforce pre-emptive, or forced evacuation of population at risk
g. Cause the effective utilization of the Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Fund.

3. After Fire Calamity Protocols

a. See to it that affected areas are no longer dangerous to evacuees prior
to their return
b. Provide continuing relief assistance, including medical and psycho-
social counseling services to families or individuals on need.

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 c. Cause the collection of garbage and the total clean-up and clearing of
debris in the incident area after calamity
d. Conduct damage assessment on local government owned facilities,
buildings, and infrastructure and businesses and link damage
assessment information to reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts.
e. Cause the effective utilization of the Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Fund

C. EARTHQUAKE PROTOCOLS

1. Before Earthquake Calamity Protocols

a. Training and skills development of Barangay Emergency Response
Team in Collapsed Search and Rescue Operation
b. Conduct information education campaign;
c. Conduct an orientation and earthquake drills to community, residential
and commercial buildings and business establishments;
d. Coordinate with the City Planning and Building Officials of vulnerable
structures such as buildings and bridges;

2. During Earthquake Calamity Protocols

a. The Barangay Emergency Response Team are automatically
activated and report to the designated Command Center
b. Barangay Security Force and Traffic Enforcers will assure the
security of the area.
c. Priority evacuation of elderly, children, pregnant women and
PWDs.
d. Deploy the Barangay Emergency Response and Rescue
Team(s), as well as evacuation and rescue equipment in staging
or in assigned deployment areas.
i. Activate the designated Evacuation Center(s)

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 ii. Deploy trained personnel in food handling and in
orderly distribution of relief goods, in medical and
counseling services, in law enforcement, and in
settling interpersonal conflicts
e. Ensure the availability and adequacy of basic and essential
needs at the center(s) immediately prior to actual evacuation,
such as, but not limited to, water supply, back-up power
supply, food, medicines, sleeping mats, blankets, pillows and
gender sensitive sanitary facilities.
f. Enforce pre-emptive, or forced evacuation of population at risk
g. Enforce the control of foods and water for possible shortage
h. Cause the effective utilization of the Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Fund.

3. After Earthquake Calamity Protocols

a. See to it that affected areas are no longer dangerous to evacuees prior
to their return
b. Provide continuing relief assistance, including medical and psycho-
social counseling relief assistance, including medical and psycho-
social counseling services to families or individuals in need.
c. Cause the collection of garbage and the total clean-up and clearing of
debris in the incident area after the calamity for the unhampered flow
of relief.
d. Conduct damage assessment on local government owned facilities,
buildings and infrastructure and businesses, and link damage
assessment information to reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts.
e. Cause the effective utilization of the Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Fund.

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VI. INVENTORY OF DRRM FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

DESCRIPTION QTY. UNIT LOCATION REMARKS

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VII. BDRRM ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

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ANNEXES

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Annex A: Gubaan DRRM Directory

DESIGNATION / CONTACT
NAME
AGENCY NUMBERS

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ANNEX B. PRINCIPLES OF “BUILDING-BACK-
BETTER”
We aim for more resilient, capable
communities in the aftermath of disasters.
To encourage this, we promote seven
principles that underpin our recovery and
reconstruction work.
1. Do no harm: learn from the past,
and avoid unnecessary damage
to future recovery
Emergency relief activities can,
inadvertently, hinder future
reconstruction and recovery
prospects. Governments and
humanitarian agencies should start
thinking as early as possible about
recovery needs and the impact of
relief programmes. Build on the best
of local practices and avoid
repeating past mistakes by learning
from what existed before, and what
survives the disaster.
2. Agencies must be accountable to
the people they seek to assist
People who have suffered in
disasters are not helpless victims
waiting to be rescued. They have
skills and capacities; and should be
allowed to determine how they want
to rebuild their lives and livelihoods.
They know their needs and what is
acceptable. People themselves
should be the drivers of
reconstruction and recovery
3. People affected by disaster
should be the decision-makers
All groups, including the landless,
tenants, poorest, women and
children need to be included in
decision making. To facilitate
inclusion and participation, it is
necessary to understand the
existing social systems and local
power structures. To enable people
to make informed choices, NGOs
have an important role to play:
promoting information sharing and
community-based learning.
4. Recovery of local economy and
livelihoods must a priority
Helping people to recover their
means of earning a living is central
to reconstruction efforts. Economic
recovery enables people to reduce
their reliance on long-term relief;
adding to self-motivation, dignity
and a sense of purpose. Alongside
direct relief to affected people, local
markets, services and businesses
that provide employment or support
livelihoods more broadly also need
to be assisted. Livelihoods recovery
can be part of rebuilding homes and
infrastructure, and is more likely
when reconstruction avoids
relocation of people or settlements.
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5. Reconstruction and recovery 7. Reconstruction must take
efforts must recognize diversity account of future hazards and
Communities and populations risks.
affected by disasters are not Disaster risk assessments and
homogeneous. Different groups decentralized disaster risk reduction
have different needs, different skills (DRR) planning must be part of the
and capabilities. The particular reconstruction and recovery
needs of women, and other process. Decision-makers need
disadvantaged groups, must be access to intelligible forecasts about
taken into account. critical uncertainties such as the
impacts of climate change.
6. Communities should be allowed
to use their own resources
wherever possible
Recovery is more robust and
sustainable when communities are
able to draw on their own
capabilities, social and economic
resources. This provides an
opportunity for local markets and
businesses to grow, and for people
to gain skills and confidence.
Support to develop skills and
capacities (through training) and
access physical resources,
encourages people to lead activities
and take ownership of recovery
processes.

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