Functions and Objectives of Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM).

Functions of Disaster Risk Reduction Management.(DRRM).

Disaster Risk Reduction Management is the concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through
systematicefforts to analyse and reduce the causal factors of disasters. Reducing exposures to hazards,lessening vulnerability of people and property, wise management of land and environment,
improving preparedness,and early warning for adverse.

Other functions of Disaster Risk Reduction Management.(DRRM).
Identify, assess and manage the hazards and risks that may occur in their locality;Communicate about those hazards and risks, their nature, effects, early warning signs and countermeasures;Identify and implement cost-effective risk reduction measures or strategies;Take all necessary steps on an ongoing basis to maintain, provide or arrange the provision of trained and competent personnel for effective and efficient disaster risk management in their areas of jurisdiction;Respond to and manage the adverse effects of emergencies in their area of jurisdictions, Carry out recovery activities;Promote and raise public awareness of and compliance with policies and directives issued by the Chairman of DRRMO relative to disaster risk management;Develop, approve, implement and monitor School Disaster Risk Management Plans and regularly review and test the plan consistent with other national and local planning programs;Establish linkage and network with other local government units for disaster risk reduction and emergency response purposes;Formulate, prepare and issue Orders, Memoranda and Issuances consistent with the requirements of the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC);Integrate risk reduction into school development plans, programs and budgets as a strategy in schools’ sustainable development and improvement plans;Establish an operating facility to be known as the Region/Division/District and School Disaster Operations Center; and Prepare and submit to the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office and the National Disaster Coordinating Council damage and needs assessment reports; and Include as part of the School Improvement Plan disaster risk reduction measures to ensure safety, and security of all teaching, non-teaching and school children.

Objectives of Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM).

Disaster management refers to the policies, programs, administrative actions and operations undertaken to address a natural or man-made disaster through preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. Although the actions taken to address a specific disaster vary depending on the hazard, four objectives of disaster management apply to every situation.

Reduce Damages and Deaths

Effective disaster management reduces or avoids morbidity, mortality, and economic and physical damages from a hazard. The methods used to achieve this include hazard and vulnerability analysis, preparedness, mitigation and prevention measures, and the use of predictive and warning systems. Examples of effective disaster management techniques include completing risk assessments, building community storm shelters and installing community outdoor siren systems.

Reduce Personal Suffering

Disaster management reduces personal suffering, such as morbidity and emotional stress following a hazard. The methods used to prevent suffering include hazard and vulnerability analysis, preparedness, and mitigation and prevention measures. Examples of efforts to reduce personal suffering include providing safe food supplies and potable drinking water when water supplies become contaminated.