Household disaster awareness and preparedness are crucial for saving lives and minimizing the negative effects on the community. This study aimed to determine the disaster awareness and preparedness of the households in the municipality of Liliw, province of Laguna in the Philippines. Descriptive and quantitative research were utilized. A survey was administered to three hundred sixty-seven (367) households in the said municipality. The questionnaire is intended to assess disaster awareness in terms of disaster knowledge, perception, and adaptation. It also scored in the household preparedness in terms of disaster management and mitigation. The majority of households in Liliw, Laguna are medium-sized and belong to the poor to low-income class. Moreover, it was found that the residents of the said municipality are aware of disasters. On the other hand, the results revealed that the households are highly prepared for disasters as they scored high in disaster management and disaster mitigation. Finally, a high positive correlation was found between disaster awareness and disaster preparedness. It is suggested that the local government conduct regular training specifically on strengthening awareness about the evacuation system and plan in the locality, and the importance of infrastructure retrofitting.
