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Control Number256863
Date and Time of Latest Transaction20141223084916.AM
General Information141223s |||||||||b ||00|||
Cataloging SourcePAGASA-DOST
Language Codeeng
Local Call Number551.5 15.9 Ol3d 1998
Main Entry - Personal NameOlinares, Salvador S.
Title StatementDisaster program of PAGASA in Baguio City and Benguet Province 1997-1998 by Salvador S. Olinares
Physical Descriptionxx, 186 l. illus., tables, figures
Summary, Etc.To determine the level of attainment of the objectives of the disaster program, the level of implementation of activities of the program, their level of effectiveness, the degree of seriousness of the problems encountered relative to the implementation of the activities of the disaster program and the frequency of adaption of remedial measures to minimize the problems relative to the implementation of the activities of the disaster program. The investigation was conducted in the City of Baguio and the Province of Benguet. The respondents were 300 residents of Baguio City and another 300 residents of the province. The descriptive was the method used in the study. The main data gathering tool was the questionnaire supplemented by interview and observation. The t-test statistical method was used to test the null hypotheses. The ff.: are the salient findings of the study: 1.) There was a significant difference between the perceptions of the residents of the City of Baguio and the Province of Benguet on the level of attainment of the objectives of the disaster program of PAGASA. 2.) There was a significant difference between the resident of the City of Baguio and the Province of Benguet on the level of implementation of the activities of the disaster program of PAGASA. 3.) There was no significant difference between the residents of Baguio City and Benguet Province on the level of effectiveness of the disaster program of PAGASA. 4.) There  was a significant difference between the perception of the residents of Baguio City and Benguet Province on the degree of seriousness of the problems encountered relative to the implementation of the activities of the disaster program of PAGASA. 5.) There were six remedial measures to minimize the problems encountered in the implementation of the disaster  program in the City of Baguio and the Province of Benguet. CONCLUSIONS: 1.) The objectives of the disaster program of PAGASA were moderately attained.  2.) The activities of the disaster program of PAGASA were moderately implemented.  3.) The disaster program of the PAGASA was moderately effective.  4.) The problems encountered relative to the implementation of the activities of the disaster program of PAGASA were very serious.  RECOMMENDATIONS: 1.) PAGASA should exert more effort in order that they will fully attained their objectives for the welfare and benefit of the residents of Baguio City and Province of Benguet. 1a. PAGASA should regularly disseminate that there is a Disaster Program being implemented and undertaken in the locality.  2.) Disaster Program activities should be better implemented.  2a. Adequate information campaign materials and strategies should be implemented by PAGASA with regard to the effects of natural weather hazards/disturbances. 2b. Trainings, seminars and drills related to the Disaster Program should be implemented by the PAGASA in order to minimize/lessen the loss of lives, properties and human sufferings and others.  2c. There should be a regular meeting with local officials, government organizations and non-government organizations in coordination with PAGASA regarding natural hazards disturbances and natural disasters, especially in relation to tropical cyclones.  3.) The effectiveness of the Disaster Program should be further improved.  3a.  Continuous monitoring of various activities of the Disaster Program should be implemented by the  PAGASA in order to evaluate if the program is effective or not.  4.) The identified problems should be threshed out.  4a. Communication equipment, vehicles, sirens and other logistics should be provided and procured. 4b. Residents should actively involved themselves for the success of the Disaster Program. 4c. Concerned officials should consistently support financially and morally the objectives of the Disaster Program.  5.) Remedial measures should be adapted in order to minimize the problems encountered in the implementation of the Disaster Program.  5a. There should be a continuity in the implementation of all Disaster Program activities in order to seek for further improvements, developments and to minimize/lessen previous mistakes and shortcomings committed by both the implementors and beneficiaries.  5b. Concerned PAGASA personnel should enhance their commitment and actively participate for the attainment of the objectives/goals of the Disaster Program.  6.) A similar study should be conducted after 5 years
Subject Added Entry - Topical TermDisaster -- disaster program of PAGASA -- 1998 -- Baguio City
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LocationDOST PAGASA 551.5 15.9 OL3d BOOKS thesiscab PAG-07-2402 1 11a Complimentary 2008-04-11
  
     
 
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Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration551.5 15.9 OL3d
  
     
 
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