Describe how you plan to participate in the various DRRM phases to raise your and the community's level of awareness and preparedness.

1. Mitigation Phase: I will start by educating myself about the potential hazards in my community. This could include natural disasters like earthquakes and floods, or man-made disasters like fires or chemical spills. I will then share this information with my community through workshops or community meetings. I will also advocate for the implementation of preventive measures, such as building codes that can withstand natural disasters, and the establishment of emergency response teams.

2. Preparedness Phase: I will participate in the creation of a community disaster preparedness plan. This plan will include evacuation routes, emergency contact numbers, and locations of emergency shelters. I will also encourage my community to prepare emergency kits with essential items like food, water, and medicine. Regular drills will be conducted to ensure everyone knows what to do in case of a disaster.

3. Response Phase: In the event of a disaster, I will follow the disaster preparedness plan and help others do the same. I will also volunteer in rescue and relief operations, providing assistance to those who need it most.

4. Recovery Phase: After the disaster, I will participate in rebuilding efforts and help restore basic services. I will also work with the community to assess the effectiveness of our disaster response and make necessary changes to our preparedness plan.

By actively participating in these DRRM phases, I hope to raise both my own and my community's level of awareness and preparedness.