Disaster resiliency of flood-prone communities in Bacolod City
https://doi.org/10.70228/CBJ2024051
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ABSTRACT
This study aimed to determine the resiliency of the identified flood-prone barangays in Bacolod City in the following areas: (a) the extent of compliance of flood-prone barangays in Bacolod City; (b) the extent of preparedness of the flood-prone barangays in the event of flood in their community in terms of prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, and rehabilitation and recovery; (c) issues affecting in the implementation of community resiliency programs in flood-prone barangays; lastly, (d) other support needed by the flood-prone barangays related to disaster resiliency. This study employed quantitative descriptive research design in two sets of participants: the flood-prone barangays as identified by the Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office and their household heads from the identified puroks within the identified barangays using survey and key informant interviews to substantiate the data. Findings showed that most of the barangays were partially compliant with the standards anchored in Republic Act 10121 but were rated highly compliant from the perspective of the households. As a result, people in the identified flood-prone barangays needed to be technically prepared in the event of a flood, which is anchored by the need for more enforcement of policies and participation of the people in the community. Furthermore, the study saw the need for additional support for evacuation centers, systematic distribution of goods, and infrastructure development to ensure resiliency in flood-prone barangays. This study also proposed creating a Purok-based Emergency Council to conduct related training to safeguard the affected population in flood-prone barangays.
Keywords: flood-prone barangays, R.A. 10121, community resiliency, Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM)
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Published 2021
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