Community Support System on Disaster Preparedness and Resilience of Canaman Central School

This study examined the influence of family-school-community support systems on the disaster preparedness and resilience of pupils at Canaman Central School, Canaman District, Division of Camarines Sur, and utilized the findings as a basis for crafting a school-based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) plan. A mixed-methods approach with descriptive and descriptive-correlational research designs was employed, involving 359 stakeholders: 153 parents, 153 community/barangay officials, and 53 teachers/staff representing key groups involved in the school's DRRM efforts. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using weighted mean, Spearman's rho correlation, coefficient of determination, and thematic analysis (Analysis, Design, and Development phases only) to develop the intervention plan. Results indicated that the status of community support systems was strong, with joint family-school-community activities exerting the greatest influence on pupils' disaster awareness. Significant relationships were found between support systems and pupils' preparedness across drill participation, emergency contact knowledge, and emotional coping mechanisms, indicating that these variables are closely interconnected. Disaster preparedness education and school-based support systems demonstrated moderate to low influence, highlighting the importance of collaborative action in building resilience. Based on these findings, a comprehensive school-based DRRM plan (FSCC-DRRM Program) was developed to strengthen stakeholder collaboration and enhance pupils' disaster readiness.