The Philippines Baas, Stephan. Asian Disaster Preparedness Center Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations text Rome Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 2006 monographic viii, 62 p. : col. ill., maps ; 30 cm. This case study was commissioned by the FAO Rural Institutions and Participation Service. Its in-depth look at the situation in a disaster-prone area of the Philippines contributes to the understanding of the impact of local institutions on the design and implementation of disaster risk management strategies, as well as the role of local authorities in building community social capital for disaster prevention and preparedness. "Case study"--Cover. Disaster relief Emergency management Typhoons 338 ASI 2006 A077 Or. 9789251056363 9251056366