The Quality Assurance System for DRRM Plans is a collection of tool which aims to help attain the national goal of zero casualty during disasters. It provides a platform for reviewing and improving the quality of Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (LDRRM) Plans with prescribed benchmarks. A product of inter-agency and multi-sector cooperation, it helps ensure that local government units and communities work together to make sure they become more resilient and prepared for disasters or any other untoward event.
The Quality Assurance System assists local government units in identifying priority actions for ensuring their citizenry are safe and secure. It also promotes inclusive and participatory DRRM planning with provisions for the most vulnerable members of Filipino communities including children, youth, pregnant and lactating mothers, women, the elderly, persons with disability, and Indigenous People. It also helps identify strengths and weaknesses, and captures recommendations on targeted investments (i.e. policies, programs, projects, activities and budget allocations) for increased local preparedness and resilience.
The Quality Assessment Tool has 9 Key Elements and 12 Benchmarks for gauging the quality of a Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan.
QUALITY INDICATORS |
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9 KEY ELEMENTS |
12 BENCHMARKS |
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A. Organization of Local DRRM structure
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A1 - LDRRMC is organized
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| A2 - Sectoral representation in LDRRMC membership | |
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B. Risk Assessment and Analysis
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B1 - CRA is participated by vulnerable groups
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| B2 - Identification of Risks and hazards with development of programs | |
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C. Resource Allocation
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C1 - Programs are per thematic area with specifications
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D. Involvement of Relevant Stakeholders
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D1 - Stakeholders with roles and responsibilities
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E. Capacity Building
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E1 - Capacity building and procurement for LDRRMC
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F. Community Awareness-raising Education
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F1 - Regular community awareness
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G. Monitoring and Evaluation
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G1 - Participatory monitoring and evaluation
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H. Policy Support
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H1 - Local policies are in place
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I. Early Warning System and Evacuation Plan
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I1 - Identification of Early Warning System
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| I2 - Effective Evacuation Plan | |
Legend of QA Tool Scores
Score |
Quality |
Color |
| 31 - 36 |
(High Quality)
The plan has adequately met the criteria of a quality BDRRM Plan
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Green |
| 21 - 30 |
(Medium)
The plan has met some of the criteria of quality BDRRM Plan
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Yellow |
| 20 and Below |
(Low)
The plan has some of the key elements of a BDRRM Plan but needs improvement
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Red |