Effectiveness of Valenzuela Local Government in Addressing Fire Induced Disaster
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Bureau of Fire Protection, Disaster Management, Emergency Response, Fire-induced Disasters, Valenzuela CityAbstract
Fire-induced disasters pose significant challenges to urban communities, necessitating an effective local government response to mitigate their impact. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Valenzuela City local government in addressing fire-induced disasters, focusing on pre-fire preparedness, emergency response, and post-fire recovery efforts. The study employed a mixed-method approach in which samples were taken from local residents through surveys and interviews in highly vulnerable fire-prone Barangays. This suggests that in terms of emergency response with the quick deployment of personnel and equipment, the Bureau of Fire Protection Valenzuela does possess a certain level of efficiency but there are gaps when it comes to preparedness and recovery premised in the community. Instead, residents lamented about scarce resources, the insufficient prevalence of fire prevention programs and the lack of long-term support for victims. To ensure that disaster management is more holistic, the study warns and recommends a better coordinated rehabilitation system, inter-agency collaboration and fire prevention strategy. These findings are also useful for local authorities and urban planners to enhance fire disaster risk reduction plans.
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