Abstract:
The study aimed to determine the learners' disaster preparedness of Grade 10 students of Mahay Integrated Secondary School, Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte. A descriptive research design was utilized to solicit the views of the learners where data was obtained through a survey questionnaire. It reveals that both male and female participants were equally distributed and it was found out that all participants were regular students and no transferees from other schools, and lastly, their age group was in the range of 15 to 17 years old. Participants were fully aware and very much knowledgeable about disaster risk reduction since it is implemented in their school and identified hazard places near their area. And it is indicated that they had been taught about disaster preparedness education in the classrooms and reiterated that emergency drills were performed at their school. Hence, it is encouraged that the school shall continue promoting a safe environment for students and teachers through an information drive.
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