Knowledge on Natural and Anthropogenic Disasters of the Various Sectors in the Third District of Zamboanga del Norte

Abstract

The role of knowledge on the occurrence of natural and anthropogenic disasters is crucial in disaster management. For this reason, this study was conducted to determine the knowledge on natural and anthropogenic disasters of the various sectors in the third district of Zamboanga del Norte.  Seven municipalities which were prone to hazards in the first district of Zamboanga del Norte, namely: Liloy, Labason, Kalawit, Tampilisan, Salug, Godod, and Gutalac with 344 respondents from various sectors were involved in the study.  The findings of the study revealed that various sectors, namely: farmers, fisher folks, business sector, and the professional sector were equally in need of educating themselves on the eventualities of natural and anthropogenic disasters and their negative impact to lives and properties.  Thus, knowledge systems attributing to the understanding of natural and anthropogenic disasters should be given importance by all concerns to develop preparedness systems to prevent, mitigate, response, and manage the incidence of disasters for the benefit of the province.  Most importantly, knowledge of the various sectors on natural and anthropogenic disasters in Zamboanga del Norte is tantamount to withstand the hazards of various intensities.