Emergency managers claim that when natural and man-made disasters occur, the presence of an emergency response group can help facilitate the rescue, retrieval, and relief operations. This is based on the assumption that the group is organized, not directly affected by disaster, and has members who are knowledge-equipped. Response is one of the four phases of emergency management framework that most emergency and disaster managers adhere to. This study looked into the possibility of enhancing the emergency response system of De La Salle Lipa (DLSL), a higher education institution in the Philippines, by exploring on the experiences of Alaminos (Laguna) Sneaky Communications Group (Alaminos Sneaky), a local and organized responder group. The researcher conducted an in-depth interview and focus-group discussion to gather data on the history, purpose, and functions of the group. Based on the data gathered, it is recommended that should DLSL decide to enhance its own emergency response system it has to create a clear recruitment process and qualifications of members; establish a distinct scope of emergency response system for the members; consider the functions and significance of two-way remote radio in facilitating emergency response; acknowledge that every volunteer group has reservations and concerns in terms of members and work; recognize the importance of re-tooling and re-training of members; and encourage networks and linkages.

Authors:
Cherie Glo Cabungcal, De La Salle Lipa, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Cherie Glo Cabungcal is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at De La Salle Lipa in Philippines

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