This paper measured the organizational effectiveness
of the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committees (BDRRMCs). It
focused on the flood-prone barangays of
Cabanatuan City, Philippines. The study used the Goal Model of Organizational
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Recovery. The resulting scores were described by the use of Disaster
Preparedness Effectiveness Index. The study showed the need for periodic
evaluation of the effectiveness of Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Committees (DRRMCs) and to set the standard of performance not only
for the purpose of policy evaluation but also for measuring community
involvement in disaster risk reduction.
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