MODULE 1:
Introduction to CP
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Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module, the participants
will be able to:
1. Discuss the overview of CP;
2. Identify the references for CP;
3. Explain the importance of CP;
4. Determine the stakeholders involved in CP; and
5. Describe the common CP myths and facts.
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Scope
1. Overview
2. References
3. Importance
4. Stakeholders
5. Common Myths and Facts
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Overview
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What will happen next?
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Contingency Plan
Natural
Hazard
A scenario- based
plan for a specific: or
Human-
Induced
Hazard
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Contingency Plan
address the impacts of the hazard
Aims to:
prevent the emerging threats
arranging well-coordinated responses
By:
enabling efficient management of
resources
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Definition from UNHCR
“A forward planning process, in a state of
uncertainty, in which scenarios and
objectives are agreed, managerial and
technical actions defined, and potential
response systems put in place in order to
prevent or better respond to, an emergency
or critical situation.”
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Definition from RA 10121
“A management process that analyzes
specific potential events in a state of
uncertainty and establishes response
arrangements in advance to enable timely,
effective and appropriate responses to such
events and situations.”
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1: Introduction
Course
Buzz-Words in CP
Scenario-
based
Hazard
specific
Worst-case
Arrangement of
mechanisms for
response
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References
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Sendai Framework for
Disaster Risk Reduction
National and local
Governments shall
prepare or review
and periodically
Priority 4,
update CPs
33 A
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Republic Act 10121
LGUs and
concerned national
agencies and
instrumentalities Rule 6,
Section 4(3)
shall support CP IRR
activities.
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NDRRMC- NSC JMC No. 1 s 2016
DRRMCs and
CMCs at all levels
shall formulate CPs
in accordance with
the CP Guidebook.
Item 6.1.1
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National DRRM Plan
“Developed and
implemented
comprehensive
national and local
preparedness and
response policies,
plans, and systems”
Thematic Area 2
Outcome 10
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Other National Policies
Emergency Incident
Response
Operations Command
Clusters
Center System
DILG Seal of
Operation Good Local
LISTO Governance
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Importance
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World Risk Index Report 2019
3rd in 2011 – 2013
2nd in 2014
3rd in 2015 – 2018
9th in 2019
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2019_Online_english.pdf
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Benefits of CP
Ensures availability of resources
Enhances networking and
coordination
Helps to protect lives
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Application of CP
Natural hazards
Human- induced hazards
Planned events
Shortage of resources
Epidemic or health outbreak
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When is the best time to conduct
CP?
2. 3.
1. LATER, when JUST BEFORE 4.
As early as we have more the event to RIGHT AFTER
NOW information? maximise the exact damage
information? is known?
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“It is better to plan
when it is not needed,
than not to have
planned when it was
necessary.”
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Stakeholders
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Stakeholders in CP
Many heads are better than one
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1: Introduction
Stakeholders in CP
• DRRMC Members
• CMC Members
National/
• Relevant technical
Regional experts
Level • CSOs, private sector
groups and individuals
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Stakeholders in CP
• Local DRRM Officers
• Sanggunian members
• Local committees reps
• Local DRRMC/CMC member
offices
Local
• Relevant technical experts Level
• National government agencies at
the local level
• CSOs, private sector groups and
individuals
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Stakeholders in CP
• Division/Unit Heads
• Planning Officers and
other action officers
Agency / • Disaster Control Group
Office/ members
Organizatio • Relevant technical experts
n Level • CSOs, private sector
groups and individuals
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Sample Technical Experts
Hydro-meteorological Climate-related
hazards hazards
Security-related
Geological hazards
hazards
Rain-induced Armed conflict
landslides situations
Health-related Terrorist-related
hazards hazards
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Technical Support to CP
CP formulation
requires technical
support from key
agencies and
experts.
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Myths and Facts
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X
MYTH #1:
CP is expensive.
FACT:
CP requires only an
appropriate funding
source.
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X
MYTH #2:
CP is too technical.
FACT:
There are trained local
CP experts and
facilitators.
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X
MYTH #3:
Once the CP has been
formulated, only little effort is
needed.
FACT:
CP needs to be
reviewed and updated
regularly.
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X
MYTH #4:
CP is not an integral part of
our work.
FACT:
CP should form part of
the normal or day-to-
day activities.
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X
MYTH #5:
CP is sensitive, confidential
and threatening. It should at
least be done in secret.
FACT:
CP should be prepared,
developed, and
disseminated to
concerned agencies.
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X
MYTH #6:
CP encourages displacement.
FACT:
CP encourages several
response mechanisms
appropriate for the situation.
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X
Myth #7:
CP is product oriented.
FACT:
CP is not a product for
sale.
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X
Myth #8:
CP process is too tedious. Just
give us a template for us to
fill-in on our own.
FACT:
CP is not like any other plan.
Multi-stakeholder
involvement and technical
expertise are needed.
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Summary:
Word Association
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Questions?
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Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module, the participants
will be able to:
1. Discuss the overview of CP;
2. Identify the references for CP;
3. Explain the importance of CP;
4. Determine the stakeholders involved in CP; and
5. Describe the common CP myths and facts.
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Learning Insight:
“The Art of War” by Sun Tzu
“The art of war teaches us
not to rely on the likelihood
of the enemy’s not coming
but on our readiness to
receive him; not on the
chances of him not
attacking but rather on the
fact that we have made our
position steadfast.”
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