Republic of the Philippines

Province of Eastern Samar

Municipality of Taft
Barangay _________________

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF BARANGAY
POBLACION 05 TAFT EASTERN SAMAR HELD AT THE BARANGAY HALL LAST 5 APRIL 2023 .

PRESENT :

ABSENT :

Resolution No. ___ Series of 2023

A RESOLUTION ORGANIZING THE BARANGAY DISASTER RISK REDUCTION COMMITTEE OF

THIS BARANGAY.

WHEREAS, the Philippines is a typhoon prone country and it continuously experience

series of disasters, both natural and manmade anytime of the year;
WHEREAS, these calamities greatly bring damage to properties and lives of the people
especially those belonging to the vulnerable and marginalized sectors of our society;
WHEREAS, Republic Act 7160 Otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991
provided additional powers and responsibilities to Local Government Units in terms of Disaster
Management;
WHEREAS, Section 10 of RA 10121, Otherwise known as the Philippine Disaster Act of
2010 mandated all local government levels to organize their respective Local Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Committee with the primary purpose of heightening the awareness of
the people on public safety and disaster preparedness as well as to mobilize the manpower of the
barangay towards a more effective disaster management;
NOW THEREFORE, on motion of Hon. Be it Resolve as it is hereby resolve to re-
organize the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee composed of the
following:
CHAIRPERSON - Punong Barangay
VICE CHAIRPERSON - Sangguniang Barangay Member, Chairperson
Committee on Environment
The Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Committee (BDRRMC), under the
Barangay Development Council (BDC), is tasked to do the following responsibilities, without bias:
1. Set the overall direction, development, reform and coordination of the barangay’s
programs on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM);
2. Ensure that all programs, design, and coordination work in the Disaster Risk Reduction
Management (DRRM) adheres to the rules and regulations of the National Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC);
3. Manage and support risk assessment at contingency planning activities;
4. Gather local information related to natural hazards or risks, vulnerabilities or
weaknesses, and develop and maintain risk maps in the barangay;
5. Organize and conduct trainings and orientations related to DRRM to members of the
community;
6. Assign a Focal Person per thematic area (prevention and mitigation, preparedness,
response and recovery and rehabilitation), who will ensure that all approved
programs and activities are duly implemented;
7. Ensure that there is a representative from the Barangay Council for the Protection of
Children (BCPC), as well as a focal point for the barangay violence against women
and children desk;
8. Conduct and implement a comprehensive and unified local plan, based on the
instructions of the NDRRMC;
9. Develop and submit the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan
(BDRRMP) to the Sangguniang Barangay, through the Barangay Development Council
(BDC).
10. Prepare and submit the annual budget of the BDRRMP and programing of the BDRRM
Fund to the Sangguniang Barangay, through the BDC;
11. Ensure that all used and damaged supplies are replenished or replaced in preparation
for any impending calamity or emergency.
12. Organize, train and strengthen the capacities of emergency response teams and
volunteers
13. Organize, train and strengthen the capacities of Barangay Health Emergency Response
Teams (BHERTs), which are comprised of: Executive Officer, Barangay Tanod, and two
(2) Barangay Health Workers (it is preferred that at least one of them is a nurse o
midwife) for every 5,000 persons in the barangay;
14. In the event of a health emergency (epidemic/pandemic), the following shall be the
responsibilities of the BDRRMC, according to Section VIII, Letter G of JMC 2020-01 of the
DILG, DOH, NEDA at DICT:

a. Ensure that residents have a Philhealth Identification Number;

b. Conduct community programs or activities related to prevention, monitoring and
first-line response;
c. Partner with NGOs, CSOs, and other institutions in the implementation of appropriate
and approved strategies to control and contain the epidemic/pandemic;
d. Support the following activities:
i. Implement preventive measures through the BHERTs
ii. First response to be led by the BHERTs
iii. Assist in the conduct of contact tracing, as assigned by the City or Municipal Health
Officer; and
iv. Assist in transporting patients. e. Other activities and tasks stated in the JMC

1. Disaster Preparedness Committee:

Team Leader
Members 1.
2.
3.
4.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Disaster Preparedness Committee:
Lead in the implementation and development of barangay plans relating to
DRRM/CCA/Health Emergency and response (e.g.: BDRRM Plan, Contingency Plan,
Public Service Continuity Plan);
Strengthen the partnership with different People’s Organizations, Sectoral Groups,
NGOs, CSOs, and other local agencies of the government to jointly conduct trainings
and capacity building activities related to DRRM, climate change adaptation and
public health;
Conduct regular simulation exercises or drills to prepare for the identified primary
hazards and risks.

Disseminate information on disaster preparedness, and other types of emergencies

to all residents of the barangay, especially those living in disaster-prone areas;
Ensure that the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC) is active and
receives regular training on child protection, particularly for children with
disabilities, before, during and after emergencies;
Conduct trainings for persons who will respond to the needs of vulnerable groups,
such as women, expecting mothers, elderly, persons with disabilities, etc. Ensure
that the plans and activities of the school and barangay are coordinated;
Ensure that there are adequate equipment and supplies necessary in preparing for
and responding to emergencies;
Ensure that there are working and complete communication devices, as well as a
reliable system to regularly update and coordinate with authorities;
Lead in the development of plans, including mechanisms and systems on how to
implement, monitor, and evaluate programs, projects and activities of the barangay
on DRRM-CCA, as well as public health issues;
Ensure that there is ample participation of representatives from the children’s
sector, youth, women, expecting mothers, breastfeeding mothers, persons with
disabilities, elderly, indigenous groups, and other sectors within the barangay, in the
conduct of planning, research, and implementation of programs, projects and
activities related to DRRM-CCA;
Ensure that all members of the BDRRMC are provided with adequate information
on laws, such as RA 10121, RA 9729, RA 10821, RA10174, RA 9003 and other
policies related to DRRM-CCA, health emergency, conflict, among others; Ensure
that there is adequate and working Early Warning System, based on the identified
hazards and risks, such as calamities, health emergency, conflict, among others;
Ensure that the school’s Early Warning System is coordinated and in accordance
with the Early Warning System of the barangay;
Ensure that the barangay’s Early Warning System is coordinated and in accordance
with the Early Warning System of the city or municipality it is part of;
Ensure that there is adequate supply of food and non-food items, as well as
equipment that will respond to the needs of children, women, and other vulnerable
groups during times of calamities, health emergencies, conflict, and others;
Ensure adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) for response teams;
Ensure ample supply of food and non-food items, as well as equipment, inside
schools that can be used by students and teachers during times of emergencies;
Ensure that there is proper, secure, and adequate number of evacuation centers and
isolation facilities to be used in times of calamities, health emergencies, conflict, and
others;
Develop systems that include primary data necessary in planning and response;
Ensure that there are funds allocated for the implementation of programs, projects
and activities related to DRRM-CCA, and public health;
Conduct advocacy projects that will heighten the awareness and knowledge of
residents on proper nutrition and health and safety protocols and practices; and
Ensure the BHERT's provision of health education to the residents of the barangay,
that is in accordance with the DOH Risk Communication for Epidemic/Pandemic
Health Situation.
 The Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Committee (BDRRMC), under the
Barangay Development Council (BDC), is tasked to do the following responsibilities, without bias:
15. Set the overall direction, development, reform and coordination of the barangay’s
programs on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM);
16. . Ensure that all programs, design, and coordination work in the Disaster Risk Reduction
Management (DRRM) adheres to the rules and regulations of the National Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC);
17. 3. Manage and support risk assessment at contingency planning activities;
18. 4. Gather local information related to natural hazards or risks, vulnerabilities or
weaknesses, and develop and maintain risk maps in the barangay;
19. Organize and conduct trainings and orientations related to DRRM to members of the
community;
20. Assign a Focal Person per thematic area (prevention and mitigation, preparedness,
response and recovery and rehabilitation), who will ensure that all approved programs
and activities are duly implemented;
21. Ensure that there is a representative from the Barangay Council for the Protection of
Children (BCPC), as well as a focal point for the barangay violence against women and
children desk;
22. Conduct and implement a comprehensive and unified local plan, based on the
instructions of the NDRRMC;
23. Develop and submit the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan
(BDRRMP) to the Sangguniang Barangay, through the Barangay Development Council
(BDC).
24. Prepare and submit the annual budget of the BDRRMP and progrming of the BDRRM
Fund to the Sangguniang Barangay, through the BDC;
25. Ensure that all used and damaged supplies are replenished or replaced in preparation
for any impending calamity or emergency.
26. Organize, train and strengthen the capacities of emergency response teams and
volunteers
27. Organize, train and strengthen the capacities of Barangay Health Emergency Response
Teams (BHERTs), which are comprised of: Executive Officer, Barangay Tanod, and two
(2) Barangay Health Workers (it is preferred that at least one of them is a nurse o
midwife) for every 5,000 persons in the barangay;
28. In the event of a health emergency (epidemic/pandemic), the following shall be the
responsibilities of the BDRRMC, according to Section VIII, Letter G of JMC 2020-01 of the
DILG, DOH, NEDA at DICT:

a. Ensure that residents have a Philhealth Identification Number; b. Conduct

community programs or activities related to prevention, monitoring and first-line
response; c. Partner with NGOs, CSOs, and other institutions in the implementation
of appropriate and approved strategies to control and contain the
epidemic/pandemic; and d. Support the following activities: i. Implement preventive
measures through the BHERTs ii. First response to be led by the BHERTs iii. Assist in
the conduct of contact tracing, as assigned by the City or Municipal Health Officer;
and iv. Assist in transporting patients. e. Other activities and tasks stated in the JMC.

2. Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

Team Leader

Members:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct a research/study on the vulnerabilities and strengths/capacities of the barangay;
Ensure that there is coordination between the barangay and the city or municipal
government which it is part of, in order to access pertinent data, documents, researches,
maps, health hazards, etc.;
Lead in the implementation of plans relating to DRRM/CCA and Health Emergency;
Suggest and support the implementation of laws relating to DRRM/CCA and Health
Emergency;
Assist in the implementation of laws, programs and activities geared towards reducing the
impact or damage caused by disasters or emergencies in the barangay;
Lead tree and Mangrove-planting initiatives;
Comply with and implement laws on proper solid waste management. Provide trainings to
the response teams and other members of the BDRRMC to capacitate them for quick and
immediate response during disasters;
and Coordinate and work with the Barangay Health Stations (BHS) and Rural Health Units
(RHU) in the conduct of activities that will increase the awareness and knowledge of
residents on proper nutrition and safety practices.

3. Disaster Response Committee

Team Leader:
Members 1.
2.
3.
4.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Activate the Barangay Operations Center (24/7); Activate the Comprehensive Emergency
Program for Children (CEPC); Activate the Incident Command System (ICS); Ensure that the
evacuation centers and isolation facilities have adequate equipment and supplies, in
accordance with the law; Provide factual and timely information, as well as early warning to
the community, for the immediate and safe evacuation of residents, particularly those living
in disaster-prone areas; Coordinate with authorities in order to access factual information
on the early warning; Conduct immediate assessment and evaluation of the affected
population and submit report to the authorities.

Record the number, names age and gender of those who need immediate assistance,
especially those belonging to the vulnerable sectors, such as children, children with
disabilities, expecting mothers, breastfeeding mothers, elderly, elders with disabilities, and
others. Submit this report to the BDC and M/ CDRRMO for immediate assistance and aid;
Conduct search, rescue and retrieval operations, in coordination with the authorities;
Conduct clearing operations after the disaster or calamity to ensure the cleanliness of the
community and safety of the residents; Coordinate with the city or municipality for the
declaration of ‘state of calamity’; Activate all groups or volunteers that can assist in the
response;; Conduct an immediate meeting to discuss the response plan; Ensure the proper
management of Evacuation Centers, in accordance with the protocols of the Camp
Coordination and Camp Management; Designate breastfeeding stations, child-friendly
space, women-friendly space. WASH facilities, etc. inside the evacuation centers; Designate
separate restrooms for males, females, and persons with disabilities; Monitor patients, or
persons with communicable ailments to prevent the spread of disease inside the evacuation
centers; Regular and proper reporting of identified patients to the rural health unit or any
available doctor or medical personnel near the evacuation center; Immediate isolation of
persons identified with communicable diseases inside the evacuation centers; and Ensure
 that all Essential Health Service Packages (EHSP), such as Medical and Public Health,
including the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Sexual and Reproductive Health
(SRH), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Water Sanitation and Hygiene
(WASH), at Nutrition in Emergencies, can be accessed from the barangay health centers and
evacuation centers, through the coordination with members of the Health cluster.

DURING AN EPIDEMIC/PANDEMIC:

Ensure that health protocols are being observed by residents of the barangay; Conduct an
early identification of the affected population and submit the report to the City/Municipal
Health Officer;
Conduct regular visitation in the homes of afflicted persons and persons under monitoring
(PIM);
Respond to the immediate needs of the affected population, particularly in providing basic
necessities, as well as identify if they need to be isolated from the rest of their families;
Conduct contact tracing; Assist in managing isolation facilities and ensure ample supplies
and equipment in coordination with the Municipal Health Office.

4, Recovery and Rehabilitation

Team Leader:
Members:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Duties and Responsibilities

In partnership with the C/MDRRMO, and other local government agencies, assist
in the conduct of damage assessment, recovery and rehabilitation in the covered
areas;

Conduct consultations with different representatives within the barangay,

including vulnerable sectors: children, persons with disabilities, women, elderly,
indigenous groups, CSOs, and others, to solicit recommendations for the
immediate and sustainable solutions to the impact of calamities or pandemic to
the barangay.

In partnership with the C/MDRRMO, and other local government agencies, assist in
the conduct of damage assessment, recovery and rehabilitation in the covered areas, and
Conduct consultations with different representatives within the barangay, including
vulnerable sectors: children, persons with disabilities, women, elderly, indigenous groups,
CSOs, and others, to solicit recommendations for the immediate and sustainable solutions to
the impact of calamities.

Enacted, this _________ day of ___________ 2023.