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Essential 1 Put in place organization and coordination to understand and reduce disaster risk, based on participation of citizen groups and civil society. Build local alliances. Ensure that all departments understand their role in disaster risk reduction and preparedness.

3. Support local community 4. National DRR Planning Albay 1. APSEMO/ CIRCA/AMDGO 2. Partnership with Private sector, Community, Local authority 3. Support local community

by the governor, Salceda Indicator 1-1. Are local organizations (including local government) sufficiently equipped with capacities (knowledge, experience, official mandate) for climate and disaster risk reduction? Disaster Preparedness/Mitigation Disaster Response Reconstruction after Disaster APSEMO (DRR) APSEMO (Coordinate) CIRCA (CCA) AMDGO (Implement & Coordinate) Institutionalized by the governor, Salceda Now Albay has three organizations dedicate to the whole cycle of disaster

HFA2: Early Warning Systems established by the governor, Salceda Indicator 1-2. Are there partnerships between communities, private sector and local authorities to reduce risk? HFA2: Early Warning Systems established by the governor, Salceda -mobile phone sim pack [SMART] for barangay leaders -local radio broadcasts warning HFA3: Dissemination of good practice in DRR by issuing books the governor, Salceda, agreed partnership - -with Oxfam in the PH, and -among Bicol Univ & Oxfam in the PH

-Cement Factory to use rice hull instead of fossil fuel Indicator 1-2. Are there partnerships between communities, private sector and local authorities to reduce risk? HFA4: Climate risk reduction and mitigation the governor, Salceda, led Special Proclamation Resolution 2007-04 which stipulates that all businesses to be established in the province should be consistent with climate change adaptation -Cement Factory to use rice hull instead of fossil fuel -Energy Development Corp. assisting mangrove reforestation program HFA5: Emergency Paramedic Training Unit upon the initiative of the governor, Salceda -Established by the Bicol University, Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital and APSEMO

the governor, Salceda, had organized LGUs (Local Government Units) Indicator 1-3. Does the local government support local communities (particularly women, elderly, infirmed, children) to actively participate in risk reduction decision-making, policy making, planning and implementation processes? the governor, Salceda, had organized LGUs (Local Government Units) to establish networking as well as planning and programming to integrate DRR/CCA in the CLUP (Comprehensive Land Use Plan)

Indicator 1-4. Does the local government participate in the national DRR planning? Republic Act 10121 “An Act Strengthening the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System…” From experience of Albay the Albay 2007 and Manila 2009 Declarations which has become a tool for the early passage of the Climate Change Act and the creation of the Climate Change Commission Hosted by Albay

Essential 2. Assign a budget for disaster risk reduction and provide incentives for homeowners, low-income families, communities, business and the public sector to invest in reducing the risks they face.

5. Budget Office & Treasury Office National Gov’t AMDGO 1. Backyard Vegetable Garden & Livelihood Programme 2. Aid to the vulnerable after disaster (MF) 3. Business association to support small enterprises 4. Economic Incentives for DRR (tax holidays) Albay assess itself as 5 in this checkpoint (1-5: 5 is the best)

Backyard vegetable farms: Indicator 2-1. Are financial services (e.g. saving and credit schemes, macro and micro-insurance) available to vulnerable and marginalised households for pre- and/or post-disaster times? For relocatees; Backyard vegetable farms: (Initiatived by the governor, Salceda) for 2,500 families with 2 million Peso with Department of Agriculture Livelihood programmes: for 4,800 farmers provided with: credit assistance, livelihood trainings, better use of fertilizers, non-farm entrepreneurial courses, etc. by AMDGO institutionalized by the governor, Salceda

Micro-Finance (Sep 2008 – Sep 2010) Indicator 2-2. Financial support to the vulnerable to disasters and/or victims of disaster Micro-Finance (Sep 2008 – Sep 2010) AMDGO was designated to implement program 289 groups or 6,500 persons got the support, In total 32,500,000 Peso The gvernor, Salceda, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development Office V (DSWD), accessed Bicol Calamity Assistance for Rehabilitation Effort Fund

Specifically involved: in community-based DRR to support relief Indicator 2-3. Do local business associations, such as chambers of commerce and similar, support efforts of small enterprises for business continuity during and after disasters? By the governor, Salceda, recognized as support sectors both as preparedness and mitigation Specifically involved: in community-based DRR to support relief in reconstruction and resettlements

Indicator 2-4. Are there any economic incentives for DRR actions (e. g Indicator 2-4. Are there any economic incentives for DRR actions (e.g. reduced insurance premiums for households, tax holidays for businesses)? Loan deferral has been negotiated by the governor, Salceda, to suspend payment for amortization of loans by disaster stricken victims which are always granted

Provincial Government of Albay allocated 2-5. Does the local government have access to adequate financial resources to carry out risk reduction activities? Internal Budget Provincial Government of Albay allocated 4.37% of budget to DRR 0.25% of budget to CCA In total 4.62% in 2010 according to the record from Budget Office

2-5. Does the local government have access to adequate financial resources to carry out risk reduction activities? Albay Province led by the governor, Salceda, is making efforts to get external fund for DDR, Disaster Response and Climate Change Adaptation

2-5. Does the local government have access to adequate financial resources to carry out risk reduction activities? External Budget APSEMO also get 500,000,000 Peso from JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) to construct another 6 Evacuation Shelter from this year. according to the record from Treasury Office

Essential 3. Maintain up-to-date data on hazards and vulnerabilities, prepare risk assessments and use these as the basis for urban development plans and decision. Ensure that this information and the plans for your city’s resilience are readily available to the public and fully discussed with them.

APSEMO&CIRCA Scientific Institute 3. Communicate with Community on hazard 4. DRR integrated Comprehensive Land Use Plan 1, 2. Assess & update risk 5. Access City/ Municipality 6. Identifying vulnerable economic sector Community Albay assess itself as 5 in this checkpoint (1-5: 5 is the best)

Indicator 3-1. Has the local government conducted thorough disaster risk assessments for various development sectors in your local authority? Scientific Agency Map Type Phivolcs -Earthquake mapping (fault and tsunami) -Volcanic Hazard Map Pagasa -Flood Hazard Map MGB -Landslide Hazard Map Manila Observatory -Mudflow (lahar) Hazard Map Phivolcs: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Pagasa: Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration MGB: Mining and Geo-sciencing Bureau

Population would be affected Indicator 3-1. Has the local government conducted thorough disaster risk assessments for various development sectors in your local authority? Population would be affected (Identified by APSEMO) Flood Landslide mudflow/lahar Storm surge and Tsunami Wind Mayon eruption Risk Map (with the support from donors, such as Oxfam) *risks are identified by hazard, population density and poverty incidence Typhoon Coastal flood Temperature Increase Rainfall Increase

CIRCA, institutionalized by the governor, Indicator 3-1. Has the local government conducted thorough disaster risk assessments for various development sectors in your local authority? CIRCA, institutionalized by the governor, conducting Capacity Development on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation (Community Vulnerability Assessment) for all of some 720 barangay officials community officials update hazard and risk in their community based on their experience

The normal updating of data Yearly Volcanic threat Indicator 3-2. Are these regularly updated, e.g. annually or on a bi-annual basis? The normal updating of data Yearly Volcanic threat Every time Alert Level 2 is raised by PHIVOLCS Updated data are reviewed and approved by the governor before they became official

Through APSEMO and upon instruction of the governor, Salceda, ↓ Indicator 3-3. Does local government regularly communicate to the community, information on local hazard trends and risk reduction measures (e.g. using a Risk Communications Plan) including early warnings of likely hazard impact? Through APSEMO and upon instruction of the governor, Salceda, ↓ updated of any information by radio broadcast system Barangay the governor, Salceda, ↓ Mayors VHF Radio, Fax Messasge, SMS, Voice Call and Email Barangay

With national Government: Hazard Map ↓ Indicator 3-4. Are local government risk assessments linked to, and supportive of, risk assessments from neighbouring local authorities and state or provincial government risk management plans? With national Government: Hazard Map ↓ the governor, Salceda, sends APSEMO to evaluate risk using population and resources exposed to hazard as risk indicators With LGUs: Risk assessment data collection, analysis & awareness

3-5. Do communities have access to information on vulnerability, disaster risk reduction, climate change The cities, municipalities and barangays as well as communities have access to early warning system, which the governor, Salceda, enhanced The communication protocol stipulates it as major function of the province

Agricultural sector to Mayon Volcano Indicator 3-6. Has the local government identified which livelihood (economic) sectors are the most vulnerable to the potential impacts of disasters? Agricultural sector to Mayon Volcano Relocation of farmers to safer place initiated by the governor, Salceda Micro Finance for farmers, fisherfolks and related entrepreneurs

4. Invest in and maintain critical infrastructure that reduces risk, such as flood drainage, adjusted where needed to cope with climate change

Albay Office of the Provincial Engineer APSEMO 1. Considering risk of disaster & climate change 2, 3. Assess & protect Infrastructure House 4. Emergency Operation Center Albay assess itself as 4 in this checkpoint (1-5: 5 is the best)

upon the instruction of the governor, Salceda, as PDRRMC Chairman, Indicator 4-1. Do land use policies and planning regulations for housing and critical risk reducing infrastructure (i.e. drainage, flood controls) take current and projected climate risk and disaster risk into account? APSEMO upon the instruction of the governor, Salceda, as PDRRMC Chairman, coordinates the regular inspections of all vital infrastructure and critical resources

Engineers go around every day 4-1. land use policies and planning regulations & 4-3. adequate measures Engineers go around every day Informed problem in infrastructure from mayors Visual inspection (without instrument) Surface Cracks (concrete roads), Eroded/Scoured Road Shoulder, Potholes (asphalt roads), Eroded/scoured Bridge approach and Abutment, Cracks on Girders (bridges) Repair Source: Interview with Office of the Provincial Engineer

Indicator 4-2. Are critical public facilities and infrastructure located in high risk areas adequately assessed for all hazard risks and safety? Assessed by PEO and APSEMO in coordination of National Agencies like, PHIVOLCS, MGB, Bureau of Fire Prevention Making recommendation if fit for occupancy or not or if qualified for added investment or not Done pursuant to Executive Order of the governor, Salceda, on earthquake and landslide

Initiated by the governor, Salceda, Indicator 4-3. Have adequate measures been undertaken to protect these facilities and infrastructure from damage during disasters? Initiated by the governor, Salceda, Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation through structural protection dikes the basic intervention to protect critical facilities the governor, Salceda, had instructed that the big investment in critical/high risk areas must be avoided

Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Indicator 4-4. Does your local government have an emergency operations centre (EOC) and/or an emergency communication system? Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) At the building where offices are located, such as: APSEMO, CIRCA, AMDGO, Provincial Health Office, Provincial Social Welfare Office (Monitoring/Alert) Warning Level 1 Center activated (Preparatory) Warning Level 2 Emergency meeting held

4-4. emergency operations centre (EOC) and emergency communication system When any threat is detected, upon instruction of the governor, Salceda, EOC is activated 24 hours All PDRRMC member agencies report to EOC for meetings and decision making

5. Assess the safety of all schools and health facilities and upgrade them as necessary

Department of Education Department of Health APSEMO Department of Education Department of Health 1, 3. Special attention & assess 4. Drill 2. Hospital Safe from disaster School City/ Municipality Albay assess itself as 4 in this checkpoint (1-5: 5 is the best)

Schools School Validate Annually Individual School Building Record Card School Physical Facility Coordinator Principal Validate Annually Division of Physical Facilities (DepEd) Checklist of aloowable reair and mainteneance works for SBRMS

By SBRMS (School Building Repair Maintenance Scheme) Schools By SBRMS (School Building Repair Maintenance Scheme) Up to 100,000 Peso each school Minor Repair Major Repair Bid Assess cost, etc Engineer (DepEd)

Department of Health: Annual Inspection Hospital Department of Health: Annual Inspection No problem Minor Deficiency Major Deficiency Comply Not comply Keep license Do not give license

Hospital For buildings; city/municipality engineers inspect according to National Building Code for Hospital

Indicator 5-1. Have local schools and hospitals received special attention for “all hazard” risk assessments in your local authority? The schools have special attention on risk information part of the safe school program of the governor, Salceda ↓ the governor, Salceda, had sourced funding support for construction of Emergency Education Facilities had started in 2008 to protect school children from harm way from AECID, and from 2011 from JICA

Comprehensive Infrastructure Development and DRR Plan Indicator 5-1. Have local schools and hospitals received special attention for “all hazard” risk assessments in your local authority? School buildings: Comprehensive Infrastructure Development and DRR Plan Elementary schools are to be designed to withstand a wind speed of at least 350kph There are school buildings located in high risk areas that need to be relocated to safe sites However, Department of Education does not refer to hazard map to inspect schools

Indicator 5-2. Are all main hospitals safe from disasters and accessible in emergencies? the governor, Salceda, entered a Memorandum of Agreement with the Bicol Regional Teaching & Training Hospital (BRTTH) -for the co-management of provincial managed hospitals for better care and operation especially during disasters Hospital Buildings: After disasters, the local government together with the hospital administrator assesses the building and hospital functions

Indicator 5-3. Do the local government or other levels of government have special programs in place to regularly assess public infrastructure (especially schools & hospitals) for maintenance, seismic stability, general safety, weather related risks etc.? The role of the governor, Salceda, is to evaluate those schools and hospitals that require supports Schools that cannot be covered by the government fund are endorsed by the governor, Salceda, in his capacity as PDRRMC Chairman, to the appropriate funding in form of grants.

Indicator 5-4. Are regular disaster preparedness drills undertaken in schools? APSEMO providing technical assitant: For school teachers, drills are held once a year Schools are asked to hold drills for students every quarter year

Fire, Earthquake, Warning, Indicator 5-4. Are regular disaster preparedness drills undertaken in schools? APSEMO has standing instruction from the governor, Salceda, to provide technical assistance for the regular conduct of drills on: Fire, Earthquake, Warning, Evacuation on flood, landslides and mudflows The respective heads of the recipient institutions are taught how to develop scenario and drill plan

APSEMO’s assist to organize quick response team Indicator 5-4. Are regular disaster preparedness drills undertaken in schools? APSEMO’s assist to organize quick response team the once conducting table-top-exercise and actual drills with supervision for APSEMO technical staff The succeeding drills done independently by themselves

Several local drills and exercises Indicator 5-4. Are regular disaster preparedness drills undertaken in schools? Several local drills and exercises conducted under the direct supervision of the governor He even conducted in 2010 drills and rescue competitions with personal incentives from him provided through cash prices

6. Apply and enforce realistic, risk-compliant building regulations and the land-use planning principles. Identify safe land for low-income citizens and develop upgrading of informal settlements, wherever feasible.

APSEMO 2. Enforcement to bldg 3. Need of regulations to support DRR “Disaster Risk Reduction Framework Plan” 1. DRR integrated Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2. Enforcement to bldg Albay assess itself as 4 in this checkpoint (1-5: 5 is the best)

Indicator 6-1. Are local government DRR policies, strategies and implementation plans included within existing land-use and development plans (including community-based disaster risk management)? the governor, Salceda, had issued executive order mandating APSEMO to become a regular member of the PLUC Upon the initiative of the governor, Salceda, Provincial Government of Albay is also using SIMCLIMS as guide in the preparation of CLUP

Indicator 6-2. Are land use regulations and building codes, health and safety codes enforced across all development zones and building types? Land: APSEMO To issue certificate to assure the land is safe from disasters according to Hazard Assessment and field investigation reports submitted to APSEMO from PHIVOLCS an MGB The certificate is needed to: build new schools, borrow money from bank, etc

Indicator 6-2. Are land use regulations and building codes, health and safety codes enforced across all development zones and building types? the governor of Albay, Salceda the only Local Chief Executive in the country that implemented this safety procedures supporting business sectors

Indicator 6-2. Enforcement Process Building: -Provincial Engineer -City/Municipality Engineer -Fire Protection -Geologist -Staff of APSEMO Private Property depends on request from owners Other Facility cities/municipalities have responsibility for reporting APSEMO sends evaluation team

Indicator 6-2. Enforcement Process First assessment Decide to be fit for occupancy Fit Not fit Second assessment Decide retrofit or repair APSEMO will recommend temporary closure of school & hospital By owner: Private property DepEd: School DOH: Hospital

Indicator 6-2. Enforcement Process The governor had ordered the Provincial Engineer & the APSEMO Department Head ↓ to conduct regular meeting with the city and municipal engineers of the province on matters of building safety

The governor signed an executive order: Indicator 6-3. Is there a need to build or strengthen existing regulations (e.g. land use, building codes etc) to support disaster risk reduction in your local authority? The governor signed an executive order: Mandating APSEMO, PHIVOLCS and Mines and Geo Science Bureau to become a regular member of the Provincial Land Use Committee ↓ integrate DRR in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan where building regulations and policy support on development strategies are strictly considered

7. Ensure that education programmes and training on disaster risk reduction are in place in schools and local communities.

APSEMO CIRCA 4. Citizens awareness of evacuation 3. Integrating Disaster & climate risk reduction into school curriculum (Bicol University, Daraga NHS) 1,2. Drill for community Albay assess itself as 5 in this checkpoint (1-5: 5 is the best)

Indicator 7-1. Does the local government regularly conduct awareness-building or education programs on DRR and disaster preparedness for local community? APSEMO supports drill: for school teachers 1/year for barangay more frequently than 1/year the governor, Salceda, even hired clowns for DRR and Hazard awareness program for community children and schools children through games and magic

Indicator 7-2. Does the local government provide in-depth training in risk reduction for local officials and community leaders? APSEMO supports drill: After barangay captain election, APSEMO conducts seminar and trainings to all of elected officials and community leaders the governor, Salceda, had initiated this program for the communities to be completely trained on disaster preparedness

Indicator 7-2. Does the local government provide in-depth training in risk reduction for local officials and community leaders? CIRCA, institutionalized by the governor, Salceda, is conducting Capacity Development on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation (Community Vulnerability Assessment) -for the preparation of Barangay Contingency Plan for DDR and CCA for all of some 720 barangay officials.

Indicator 7-3. Do local schools and colleges provide courses, education or training in disaster and climate risk reduction as part of the education curriculum? The Provincial Council of Albay passed Resolution No. 2007-24, under the executive leadership of the governor, Salceda -proclaiming the Province of Albay as one of the first and pioneering prototype province that will adopt climate change adaptation

Indicator 7-3. Do local schools and colleges provide courses, education or training in disaster and climate risk reduction as part of the education curriculum? the governor, Salceda, institutionalized CIRCA and gave them, as one of their key responsibilities, to develop academic curriculums for climate change adaptation in all schools, colleges and universities Ex. Daraga National High School: Teachers developed modules of Science, English and Filipino to take CCA into their normal class schedule, such as English reading with the theme of CCA

Indicator 7-3. Do local schools and colleges provide courses, education or training in disaster and climate risk reduction as part of the education curriculum? Ex. Bicol University aiming to educate for building a Model Disaster Resilient Community The governor, Salceda, had directed APSEMO to provide technical support to Bicol University for the establishment and creation of the new course, Master in Health Emergency and Disaster Management, started in year 2009 as regular course in the graduate school

providing training budget to APSEMO Indicator 7-4. Are citizens aware of evacuation plans or drills for evacuations when necessary? the governor, Salceda ↓ providing training budget to APSEMO ensure all barangays and municipalities and cities with rain gauge are well trained

8. Protect ecosystems and natural buffers to mitigate floods, storm surges and other hazards to which your city may be vulnerable. Adapt to climate change by building on good risk reduction practices.

CIRCA 2. Citizen support 1. Support ecosystems 3. Contribution of private sector Albay assess itself as 4 in this checkpoint (1-5: 5 is the best)

Ex. planting mangroves, river clean-up project Indicator 8-1. Does the local government support the restoration, protection and sustainable management of ecosystems services (e.g. forests, coastal zones, wetlands, water resources, livestock, fisheries, river-basins) to reduce local vulnerability and protection against floods, drought, landslides or seismic hazards? the governor, Salceda, had established CIRCA and allocated funds for the environmental protection and for the rehabilitation of mangroves and eco-system Ex. planting mangroves, river clean-up project

All projects are under the direct supervision of the governor, Salceda Indicator 8-2. Do civil society organizations and citizens support the restoration, protection and sustainable management of ecosystems services? To get participating from community educating them in the importance of CCA giving 5kg of rice for participants to promote projects of CCA All projects are under the direct supervision of the governor, Salceda

Indicator 8-3. Is the private sector a contributor and supporter of environmental and ecosystems management in your local authority? One of the policies established under A2C2 (Albay in Action on Climate Change) led by the governor, Salceda, is Special Proclamation Resolution 2007-04 -which stipulates that all businesses to be established in the province should be consistent with climate change adaptation

The Energy Development Corp. (EDC) Indicator 8-3. Is the private sector a contributor and supporter of environmental and ecosystems management in your local authority? The Energy Development Corp. (EDC) assisting Albay in its mangrove reforestation program Palanog Cement Factory (Business Sector) practicing the substitution of fossil fuels by rice hull to reduce green house gas emission

9. Install early warning systems and emergency management capacities in your city and hold regular public preparedness drills.

APSEMO 1. Financial reserve & Emergency provision 4. Emergency supply 2. Early Warning Center Community 3. Drill 7. Contingency Plan 6. Evacuation routes 5. Shelter Albay assess itself as 4 in this checkpoint (1-5: 5 is the best)

Indicator 9-1. Do local institutions have access to financial reserves and essential emergency provisions to support effective disaster response and early recovery? By the Philippine Law, all local governments shall store 5% of their total annual budget as Calamity Fund for victims of natural disasters. This funding is allocated through the approval of the governor, Salceda, In total 38,279,574 Peso (2009)

for the effective disaster response and recovery for: Indicator 9-1. Do local institutions have access to financial reserves and essential emergency provisions to support effective disaster response and early recovery? the governor secures funding support national and foreign assistance and grants (such as UNDP, AECID, UNICEF) for the effective disaster response and recovery for: the relocation and construction of emergency evacuation centers repair of the damages facilities He also allocates budget for the annual premiums of the school insurance

volcanic and typhoon hazard Indicator 9-2. Are early warning centres established, adequately staffed (or on-call personnel) and well resourced (power back ups, equipment redundancy etc.) at all times? volcanic and typhoon hazard APSEMO VHF back-up communication, fax and email, Mobile communication facilities Mayor SMS Radio & local broadcast media Barangay Leader Barangay Resident

barangays have rain gauges so that warning signal of Indicator 9-2. Are early warning centres established, adequately staffed (or on-call personnel) and well resourced (power back ups, equipment redundancy etc.) at all times? flood barangays have rain gauges so that warning signal of the governor, Salceda, signed an agreement with JICA for the purchase of Doppler radar establishment of a flood forecasting centre the construction of more evacuation centres

Drills regularly held to pre test contingency plans Indicator 9-3. Are regular training drills and rehearsal carried out with the participation of relevant government, non-governmental, local leaders and volunteers? Drills regularly held to pre test contingency plans On -volcanic eruption -earthquake -typhoon -fire At -schools -hospitals -hotels -shopping malls -communities -offices under supervision of provincial government Funding and technical staff are allocated through the efforts and approval of the governor, Salceda,. Training and drills conducted under the leadership of the governor, Salceda, is a multi-stakeholder activity

Indicator 9-4. Are sufficient amounts of emergency supplies (stockpiles of relief supplies) available at all times? The governments of Albay has prepared emergency supplies and equipment for evacuation and rescue the survivors such as: -Rubber boats -Trucks -Ambulances -Passenger trucks -Helicopter -Fire trucks -Water tank lorry -Water purifying -Canned food -Rice and bottles of water

It is based on the governor Salceda’s belief Indicator 9-4. Are sufficient amounts of emergency supplies (stockpiles of relief supplies) available at all times? Agreement with National Food Authority -Stand-by 15,000 bags of rice -Evacuees in a total of 160,000 persons, each of whose family is given five kilograms of rice for 3 days It is based on the governor Salceda’s belief ”Evacuation assistance is their right as it becomes the duty of Provincial Government”

Indicator 9-5. Are emergency shelters available? There are three types of emergency shelter in Albay i. Permanent Evacuation Centres 6 emergency evacuation centers (supported by AECID [Agencia Españna Cooperacion International Para El Desarollo]) 6 emergency evacuation centers will be constructed (supported by JICA) No disaster  used as classrooms or municipal activity center Total Capacity: 10,200

Indicator 9-5. Are emergency shelters available? ii. School Camps DepEd identified 5,128 classrooms Total Capacity: 320,000

Indicator 9-5. Are emergency shelters available? iii. Evacuation Centre for communities vulnerable to disaster Communities Communities Evacuation Center Daraga National High School Danger Zone (Near volcano and/or river)

Indicator 9-6. Are safe evacuation routes identified, mapped and maintained and well communicated to the community? Safe evacuation routes identified in the community and in the resettlement sites People in the community are timely provided the training The community warning system enables residents to undertake pre-emptive evacuation measures (Refer to the next slide) Evacuation plans are approved by the governor, Salceda, while evacuation movements are activated through the evacuation advisory issued by the governor, Salceda, as chair of the PDRRMC

Indicator 9-6. Are safe evacuation routes identified, mapped and maintained and well communicated to the community?

The principles of them are: -to evacuate not rescue Indicator 9-7. Does a contingency plan or a community disaster preparedness plan exist for all major hazards? Contingency Plan Earthquake, Typhoon, Volcano The principles of them are: -to evacuate not rescue -team work not individual play -protection of life as the first priority while critical properties as the second priority.

Indicator 9-7. Does a contingency plan or a community disaster preparedness plan exist for all major hazards? before action plans became official action and contingency plans of the Provincial Government of Albay ↑ The action plans were all reviewed and edited by the governor himself

10. After any disaster, ensure that the needs of the survivors are placed at the centre of reconstruction with support for them and their community organizations to design and help implement responses, including rebuilding homes and livelihood.

APSEMO AMDGO 1. Assist victims of psycho-social impact Disaster 3. Contingency Plan includes recovery needs 1. Assist victims of psycho-social impact 2. Recovery/ rehabilitation includes DRR APSEMO AMDGO Albay assess itself as 5 in this checkpoint (1-5: 5 is the best)

Indicator 10-1. Does the local government have access to resources and expertise to assist victims of psycho-social (psychological, emotional) impacts of disasters? the governor, Salceda, of the Albay Province created has psycho-social task force (consists of Gov’t office, academe, NGO, etc) Strategies: Education Information Physical Sports Livelihood Entertainment Life Coaching

DRR program of Albay governor, Salceda, is holistic Indicator 10-2. Are disaster risk reduction measures integrated into post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation activities (i.e. build back better, livelihoods rehabilitation)? DRR program of Albay governor, Salceda, is holistic Post Disaster or recovery projects are integral part of DRR Cycle done

Indicator 10-2. Are disaster risk reduction measures integrated into post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation activities (i.e. build back better, livelihoods rehabilitation)? Humanitarian Response for Recovery Plans and Programmes from 2008 to 2010 Includes disaster risk management -disaster preparedness training -disaster drills and exercises For community is empowered in handling any types of disaster Includes environmental management -solid waste management -enhancement programme (conduct tree planting, capability building on solid waste management, beautification activities)

Indicator 10-3. Does the Contingency Plan (or similar plan) include an outline strategy for post disaster recovery needs including assessment tools, immediate livelihoods rehabilitation etc.? The contingency plan is separated for the post disaster recovery phase pre-disaster activities of Albay PDRRMC All these activities are under the direct management and control of the governor, Salceda

10-3. Does the Contingency Plan (or similar plan) include an outline strategy for post disaster recovery needs including assessment tools, immediate livelihoods rehabilitation etc.? Geohazard identification survey near the new airport constructed in 2012 by Phivolcs & MGB ↓ Safe lands decided by ‘Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO)’

10-3. Does the Contingency Plan (or similar plan) include an outline strategy for post disaster recovery needs including assessment tools, immediate livelihoods rehabilitation etc.? ↓ Profiling Household Survey by AMDGO (aiming to determine the socio-economic status) capability enhancements on employment opportunities provided & coordinated by AMDGO (such as Seed Capital Assistance and Enhancement Skills Training) Job matching by AMDGO

10-3. Does the Contingency Plan (or similar plan) include an outline strategy for post disaster recovery needs including assessment tools, immediate livelihoods rehabilitation etc.? the governor, Salceda, institutionalized the PROVINCIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (PED) to look after the education needs in all levels after disaster the governor, Salceda, initiated scholarships that facilitated and motivated children and parents to send back their children to school after disaster