In a bid to further decentralize disaster management, efforts
are being made to create and activate Disaster Reaction Units (DRUs).
These are designated military units established through the
instrument of the National Disaster Response Plan (NDRP) and
charged with the responsibility of providing immediate
assistance to civil authorities to reduce further loss of lives
and property as well as human suffering during a National
Disaster. The DRU is comprised of designated units of the Army,
the Navy, and the Air Force. The extensive organizational
structure and numerous locations of the Armed Forces have been
used in the constitution of the DRUs. These units are used to
ensure that every area of the country is effectively covered
considering the ability of the military to respond swiftly and
effectively because of their specialized skills.
