Philippines disaster management reference handbook 2015

This handbook brings together important information about disaster management and response in the Philippines.

Based on extensive research and analysis of existing plans, policies, and capabilities related to disaster management and risk reduction in the Philippines, it gives an overview of natural and man-made threats most likely to affect the Philippines and proceeds to outline the governance structures for disaster management, the infrastructure and the state and preparedness of the health sector for disasters.

The book is intended to provide decision makers, planners, responders and disaster management practitioners with an overview of the disaster management structure, policies, laws, and plans of the Philippines.