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MODULE 3: DRRM KWENTUHAN

ADDRESS: Brgy. San Dionisio, Sucat, Parañaque City

I live in Parañaque City for 19 years now and I am grateful to explore our barangay. Kagawad Rodolfo Miranda Santos is the barangay official.

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

The natural calamities which strikes the community are the earthquakes, fires, epidermic and typhoons. There have been times when typhoons pass by the community cause floods in the small areas and if there is an earthquake, minor aftershocks were felt. Other hazards that exists around the community is having a Improper Waste Disposal which also results to flood.

In the community, the risk that also experience is thief and commonly reasons why people come here.

The News especially PAGASA and PHIVOLCS and also the media are the source when it comes to typhoon and earthquakes. The barangay is updated all the happenings in news 24/7 for the safety of the people.

VULNERABILITY, ELEMENTS AND PEOPLE AT RISK MANAGEMENT

The most affected area around the barangay is the palanyag road wherein floods is very high and many disposed materials are in there. Many informal settlers also lived there which cause over popularity. 

Mostly likely the people who will be affected are the ones who is living in a small areas in parañaque and especially the informal settlers. Also, the places who is also prone in floods like the Gatchalian Subdivision, Olivarez Plaza and Kabihasnan.

When the typhoon strikes in the community, the people would have experience low productivity in services. In terms of economics, the stores will be close,which the customers can’t accommodate it when a natural disaster strikes. 

The most safe area during typhoon is your home. But when your area is affected in flash floods, you may go in the basketball court near the barangay. When it comes to earthquake, the safest place is an open area but before going there, make sure to perform duck, cover, and hold to the area where you are before going out.

The problems that the community experience sometimes is the lack of food and resources which the government cannot provide in a certain period of time and also the manpower. But the staff is always active and prepared any cases in the community.

CAPACITY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT

The barangay have an equipment such as a disaster kit, first aid, rescue boat in case of emergency. There are also inspections in the community to inspect and assist those in need such as the response team to ensure the safety of the people. The barangay also inform via public address and social media to announce the upcoming disaster. Lastly, the barangay provides relief goods such as food and clothing to those affected.

The one who is in charge of preparing and dealing with the natural disasters is the Mayor and the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Commitee (BDRRC).

COMMUNITY WALK

Hazardous Places

The pictures above shows the hazard which commonly happens in the community. The unorganized waste disposal, floods happening and the traffic jam causes hazard by creating massive destruction that affect the barangay.

SAFEST PLACE

The safest place for people to stay is the church which they allow to evacuate the people during the state of calamity. Also, the open area beside the barangay hall is a safest place because they provide equipment and relief goods to the community.

BEST PRACTICES

The best practices in order for us to have a better community is keeping the peace in the society. With peace, unity will occur and everybody can rely with one another and help each other out in times of trouble. Also, practicing seriously the drills provided by the safety officers can prepare us in all forms of disasters that will come.

REFLECTION

In my interview with the barangay head, I notice that many challenges in our life and with the community will come. We cannot stop the hazards around us but we can minimize and be prepared on what we will do during calamities. The barangay is always prepared and ready in action. Without them, we would not unite and many problems will not be solve without them. As I explore the community, changing our perspective and taking care of the community is not too late. Change should start with us so that we can have a peace and clean community.