Knowledge on Natural and Anthropogenic Disaster of the Various Sectors in the Second District of Zamboanga del Norte

Abstract

      Disaster knowledge can help communities in hazard-prone areas gain a better grasp of disaster risk prevention and management. This study was conducted to determine  the knowledge of various sectors on natural-anthropogenic disasters and to determined the significant difference on disaster knowledge by the respondents  in the second district of the province.   The Descriptive Methods of research was utilized with the use of a questionnaire on disaster knowledge.  Frequency counting and percent were used to determine the respondent’s knowledge on disaster.  Significant difference on the knowledge on disaster by the various sector was utilized using Chi-square.  The study revealed that respondents possessed knowledge on disasters however  there was significant difference on knowledge of farmers, business sectors, fisherfolks, professionals and other sectors on disaters like earthquake, landslide, human-induced hazard, floods, tropical cyclone, volcanic eruption and tsunami.  Thus, improving the understanding of their knowledge enhances their level of education and preparedness in coping with risks.