Lessons learned from the Philippine government’s response to Typhoon Haiyan
Abstract
Typhoon Haiyan was the strongest tropical cyclone to have ever hit land and provides an opportunity to analyse the application of emergency management principles in disaster response. In this case study, the author seeks to objectively assess the Philippine government’s response before, during and after Typhoon Haiyan according to these principles. The study refers to the Philippine legislative and institutional framework as well as the government’s overall response in relation to these principles. This study hopes to provide a resource for emergency management professionals, especially in the public administration and defence sector, in dealing with similar disasters and adopting potentially life-saving interventions.
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Author's Biography
Patrick Alcantara is a research associate for the Business Continuity Institute (BCI). In this role, he strengthens the BCI’s global thought leadership in business continuity (BC) through relevant studies. He works on publications pertaining to BC topics such as organisational resilience, supply chain risk management and furthering professional learning. He completed a master’s degree in lifelong learning with distinction from the Institute of Education (University of London) and Deusto University under an Erasmus Mundus grant. Originally from Manila, he obtained his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of the Philippines.
Citation
Alcantara, Patrick (2014, May 1). Lessons learned from the Philippine government’s response to Typhoon Haiyan. In the Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning, Volume 7, Issue 4. https://doi.org/10.69554/IRWS1982.
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