Sources of information of coastal communities in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro towards disaster risk preparedness
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disaster preparedness, sources of information, coastal communitiesAbstract
This study determine the sources of information used by coastal communities in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro for disaster risk preparedness. A survey questionnaire was distributed to residents in seven coastal barangays: Caminawit, Pag-Asa, Barangay 4, Barangay 5, San Roque, Bubog, and San Agustin, with a total of 382 respondents selected through proportional probability sampling. Data were collected using an adapted survey instrument. The results indicate that the majority of respondents are young adults, predominantly female, and have lived in the coastal communities for 10 to 18 years. Radio, social media, and face-to-face interaction are frequently used sources of information, whereas print media is used less often. Practices related to prevention and mitigation, as well as disaster rehabilitation and recovery, are performed occasionally, while disaster preparedness, response, and early recovery practices are more commonly implemented. The study finds that age and sex significantly influence disaster preparedness practices, and sources of information are significantly related to these practices. It is recommended that authorities increase efforts in prevention, mitigation, and disaster rehabilitation and recovery to enhance overall disaster preparedness in these communities.
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