Philippines: Effectiveness of ICS during the onslaught of Super Typhoon Lawin in CAR
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This study aims to determine the effectiveness of incident command system (ICS) during the onslaught of 2016's Super Typhoon Lawin in Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR). It further aims to:
- Determine the extent of knowledge of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (PDRRMCs) on ICS.
- Determine the challenges that the provincial incident management team (IMT) encountered during the implementation of ICS.
- Formulate solutions in addressing these challenges.
The study finds that:
- Knowledge and awareness greatly affected the implementation of ICS during the onslaught of Super Typhoon Lawin. This finding proposes a series of refresher courses and training to the IMTs of all levels in the local government units.
- Responders and leaders must be oriented with the legal basis of the implementation of ICS as an on-scene disaster management method. The purpose and functions stated in the course must be discussed and explained to the all-hazard IMTs thoroughly. These responsibilities must also be emphasized to the IMTs for them to master and inculcate these into their practices.
- There are certain aspects and factors that affect the implementation of ICS during an incident. Such identified factors and challenges were political, personal, professional, and social. For a more realistic application and implementation of ICS towards good practices, addressing these challenges must be of priority.
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Hazards
Cyclone, Hurricane and Typhoon
Country and region
Philippines
Number of pages
28 p.
Publication Year
2016