“Now let’s bring stakeholder mapping together with the 5As.
Here’s how each “A” becomes a practical action in your community.”
- Actively Listen
Listen for unmet needs, confusion during drills, or inaccessible warnings.
Listening helps you identify barriers that adults or leaders may overlook.
Examples:
- A classmate didn’t hear the alarm.
- A neighbor didn’t understand fast announcements.
- A parent with mobility limitations worried about stairs during evacuation.
- Ask Questions
Don’t assume — ask respectfully and clearly
Examples:
- “Is this route safe for you?”
- “Would a text alert work better than audio warnings?”
- “Do we need a buddy system during drills?”
This ensures your plans match real needs.
- Adapt to Your Audience
Inclusive communication means using multiple formats:
visuals, simple words, sign language, slower pacing, or clear icons.
Examples:
- Simplifying instructions during a drill,
- Using enlarged printed diagrams for low-vision classmates,
- Ensuring someone interprets or close captions for Deaf peers.
- Activate Allies
This is where stakeholder mapping becomes useful.
Identify who can support, who can approve changes, and who can help implement inclusive ideas.
Examples:
- Working with SK to improve evacuation routes,
- Coordinating with the school DRRM team for accessible drills,
- Partnering with OPDs to check community plans.
- Always End With Action
Leadership ends with doing something—no matter how small.
Examples:
- Helping create an accessible household emergency plan,
- Suggesting improvements in school warnings,
- Reporting a hazard or inaccessible pathway to barangay officials.
Even one small action makes communities safer.