Assessing Preparedness of Higher Education Institutions for Bomb-Related Emergencies

The study assesses how prepared higher education institutions are to respond to a bomb-related incident on the school campus. The total number of respondents is 585, consisting of faculty, security personnel, administrators, and staff. The study was conducted in Lucena City, Quezon, with four participating higher education institutions. The study aims to analyze respondents' awareness of safety measures for responding to bomb-related emergencies, determine whether higher education institutions provide adequate training for school personnel and have the necessary resources to respond to such incidents, and compare each institution's preparedness level. Structured survey questionnaires were used to collect data, and a weighted mean was used to interpret the results. A one-way ANOVA was used to compare the preparedness levels of the higher education institutions. As a result, there was no significant difference in the preparedness of higher education institutions regarding equipment and resources. However, there are significant differences in training and programs, as well as in collaboration and coordination. This study reveals that the respondents are aware of the safety measures for responding to bomb-related emergencies. Also, higher education institutions are poorly prepared to provide adequate training for school personnel. However, they have the necessary equipment and collaborate with various agencies in response to bomb-related emergencies. This study emphasizes the importance of responding proactively to bomb emergencies in educational institutions.