Date of Publication :28th February 2023

Abstract: On a global scale, the application of information and communication technology (ICT) in disaster risk reduction management has proven to be critical for success. The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which disaster-prone municipalities in Camarines Sur are utilizing information and communications technology (ICT) for disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM).The research was conducted in disaster-prone municipalities in Camarines Sur because of their proclivity to be impacted by natural disasters. The researcher conducted key informant interviews with the DRRM officers in local government units (LGUs) and used qualitative methods to analyze the data gathered. The findings indicated that some LGUs in Camarines Sur have adequate ICT resources for DRRM, while other LGUs do not have adequate ICT resources for DRRM, and the level of ICT application to DRRM corresponds to the availability of ICT resources in the LGUs. Moreover, it was found that there were a number of challenges that prevented the effective utilization of ICT in DRRM. The study recommends that LGUs allocate funds and resources to the improvement of ICT infrastructure and the utilization of ICT in disaster risk reduction efforts. On a continuous basis, LGUs should train their employees on the latest information and communication technologies, as well as their applications in disaster risk reduction.

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