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Marikina Heights, a reliable barangay

December 17-- It was a sunny morning and the interview went well. I got a lot of useful information from my barangay. I learned that other barangays are getting help from Marikina Heights.

Unfortunately, the person in charge of the BDRRM wasn’t present when we got there due to his busy schedule. Luckily, Secretary Bernard  was willing to be interviewed for he has knowledge when it comes to Disaster Risk Reduction Management. The barangay hall is just a walking-distance from where I live, which is located in Bayan-Bayanan Ave, Marikina Heights, Marikina City. 

Sec. Bernard stated that Marikina Heights is a high place which means there’s a minimal chance of flood. There are only few places here that are in danger when it floods. The ones who are near the creek. But quickly disappears. Even though we barely experience this kinds of calamities, Marikina Heights is always ready. 

Marikina Heights is one of the barangays that help out other places when calamities hit. In Marikina, flood is a big problem due to the overflow of water coming from the mountains like San Mateo. Barangays like Tumana, Nangka and other barangays that are near the river. Marikina Heights is also ready for The Big One. There are evacuation areas that are already assigned to go to. 

The barangay holds a quarterly meeting to remind the people about the happenings around. 

Here in Marikina Heights, there are no squatters area around here. This is why the barangay isn’t scared when a calamity hits hard here. There wouldn’t be a big damage around Marikina Heights. 

Between East Drive and the St. Scholastica Academy, is where the safety/open area. This is where people should run to when an earthquake hits the barangay. After that, the people will be led to another barangay, Parang, where the evacuation center and relief goods are. 

Barangay Marikina Heights has the needs to provide when calamities hit. From first aid kits to rafts, they already have it. Sec. Bernard stated that whenever there’s a storm coming, these rafts are already taken outside and ready to be used to help the people. 

I’ve been living in Marikina Heights for 8 years already and I can tell that our barangay is very reliable. Not only when calamities hit but also when it comes to Peace and Order. They are always in action when the people are in need. They never hesitate to help others and get things done immediately. I am very proud of my barangay and being a Marikenyo.