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Table 2 Statistical significant difference as per the nature of service

From: Analyzing the disaster response competency of the local government official and the elected representative in Nepal

Category

Particulars

Local administration and elected representative

Chi-Square

Result

df

Asymp. Sig. (P value)

(2 sided)

Disaster management knowledge

MoHA is the leading agency for disaster management

2.278

1

.131

NEOC falls under MoHA

12.018

1

.001*

DRRMA has provisioned disaster management committee at province, district and local level

.131

1

.717

Disaster management should focus on pre-disaster risk reduction, mitigation, and preparedness activities

7.232

1

.007*

Local government is the most responsible entity for disaster management

.100

1

.751

CDO should lead DDMC

.241

1

.623

Elected municipality chairperson should lead LDMC

.529

1

.467

DDMC doesn’t have authority to declare disaster emergency at local level

2.588

1

.108

LDMC should carryout disaster mock drill at local level

.070

1

.791

Perception

Disaster response capacity of local level should be enhanced

.729

1

.393

There needs separate ministry for disaster management

6.607

1

.010*

SAR capability of security forces needs periodic enhancement

4.379

1

.036*

Disaster response exercise is equally important for government official and elected representative

4.519

1

.034*

Preparedness

Have you taken any formal disaster response training

1.292

1

.256

Have you taken part in any disaster response exercise

1.325

1

.250

Does your office have any disaster response SOP or directive

3.138

1

.076

  1. *p < 0.05