Compliance with the Use of the Incident Command System (ICS) Among Local Government Units in Bohol, Philippines

Authors

  • Rjee Gift H. Lim Provincial Government of Bohol

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15631/aubgsps.v26i1.315

Keywords:

Incident Command System, DRRM, ICS Compliance, Standardized Emergency Response, Disaster-Resilience, Disaster Preparedness

Abstract

This study used a quantitative descriptive approach to determine the level of compliance of Local Government Units (LGUs) in Bohol, Philippines, with the Incident Command System (ICS). Although most local government units are aware of ICS, its implementation remains uneven. The study recommends strengthening institutionalization, capacity building, and policy support to improve disaster response and ICS implementation among local government units. A structured questionnaire was administered to 240 members of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils, with a Cronbach alpha coefficient ranging from 0.868 to 0.929. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze compliance, awareness, and implementation barriers. The findings revealed that local government units demonstrated moderate compliance (M = 3.1392, SD = 0.67216) and high awareness (M = 3.3812, SD = 0.61206) of the Incident Command System. The strengths identified included awareness of legal responsibilities and effective communication. However, weaknesses were observed in documentation, incident action planning, and command transfer procedures.

Author Biography

  • Rjee Gift H. Lim, Provincial Government of Bohol

    Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, PDRRMC Command Center, Hangos Street, Camp Bernido, Dao District, Tagbilaran City, 6300 Bohol, Philippines

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Published

2025-03-07

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 1 (2025): March

Section

Articles

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