A survey shows the NCR ranks 11th out of 17 regions in level of disaster preparedness, scoring slightly below the national average. The densely populated NCR is among the most vulnerable regions.
Full story: https://www.rappler.com/environment/national-capital-region-disaster-preparedness-harvard-study/
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00:00A survey shows the National Capital Region, or NCR, ranks 11th out of 17 regions in level
00:07of disaster preparedness, scoring slightly below the national average.
00:11The densely populated NCR is among the most vulnerable regions.
00:15The survey, conducted by the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, or HHI, finds that Filipinos'
00:19self-reported disaster preparedness level increased by 42 percent, showing an average
00:24score of 19.2 out of 50.
00:27Still, the HHI notes, the score remains relatively low for a disaster-prone country.
00:32The Cordillera Administrative Region reports the highest level of preparedness, with an
00:36average score of 24 out of 50, followed by Central Visayas with 21.5 and Western Visayas
00:42with 21.4.
00:44Filipinos score highest in information, but only a small percentage take steps to prepare
00:49for disasters, such as assembling go-bags, 27 percent, stocking up on medications, 32
00:55and having adequate insurance, 25 percent.