GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL SAFETY MANAGEMENT IN RESPONSE TO FLASH FLOOD DISASTERS AT BAAN NA TO BORDER PATROL POLICE SCHOOL (WAPOROR 344 PATRONAGE) UNDER THE CHIANG RAI PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 3

Abstract

This independent study aimed to: (1) examine the current conditions of safety management in educational institutions for coping with flood and flash flood disasters at Ban Na To School (Border Patrol Police School No. 344, Royal Patronage) under the Chiang Rai Primary Educational Service Area Office 3; (2) investigate the key factors influencing safety management in educational institutions in response to flood and flash flood disasters; and (3) propose guidelines for effective safety management in educational institutions to cope with such disasters.The study population consisted of 40 participants selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included a five-point Likert scale questionnaire with an overall reliability coefficient of 0.97 and a brainstorming meeting record form. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and descriptive content analysis.

The findings revealed that the overall level of safety management for coping with flood and flash flood disasters was at a moderate level. When considered by dimension, the highest mean score was found in Directing, which was also at a moderate level, while the lowest mean score was found in Budgeting, which was at a low level. The key factors influencing safety management were classified into two main categories: internal factors and external factors.The results indicate that safety management in schools located in flash flood–prone areas cannot rely solely on internal school operations. The proposed guidelines for safety management comprised seven components covering all phases of disaster management: risk reduction, preparedness, response during the disaster, and recovery.