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BARANGAY MUZON’S BDRRM

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ABOUT BARANGAY MUZON, MALABON CITY

Barangay Muzon is one of the 21 barangays in Malabon. It has an overall population of 5761 as of 2016. The area size is 49.71 hectares. It is situated at the eastern side of Barangay Maysilo, the western side of Barangay Baritan, northern side of Dampalit and at the southern side of Catmon. It has 6 districts or zones and 15 streets. Barangay Muzon is surrounded with a river and fish ponds. They used to earn money by fishing in the river, but since the river is now eminently polluted, they could not do that anymore. Even a few fishponds in the area were covered in order to build residential houses. Currently, its residents mostly earn a living by working as government and office employees and by exerting themselves in the poultry business. Some of them are simply self-employed. There are also a few OFWs in the locality. The barangay has one public health center consisting of a doctor, nurse, midwife, dentist, Barangay nutritionist and Barangay health workers.

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PROPER PLANNING WITH ACTION WILL LEAD TO SUCCESS

Addressing the issue of disaster in our country will surely prevent people from dying and losing their properties. One example is the typhoon Yolana wherein a lot of people died and suffered from loss of properties and loved ones. This could’ve prevented from happening if everyone is prepared and ready for anything that may happen. That’s why for me, addressing these issues is very important. People must be equipped with the proper knowledge regarding different hazards and disasters that may occur in their area. On December 7, 2019, me and my friends took a walk around barangay Muzon to observe and look for possible hazards around the area. We alao interviewed a barangay official to ask about how they prepare for incoming disasters. Based from our observation and interview, the barangay is prone to flood and typhoon. Whenever there is a strong typhoon, the barangay experiences flood that reaches up to hips that usually stays for days. This may also be bacause of fish ponds that surround the area. The good thing is that the citizens are warned beforehand if there is a typhoon coming and and a chance of flooding . Kagawads also have different designated areas to attend to. Moreover, The flood and its damages are manageable since the community is prepared.They have equipments that could help reduce the effects of the hazard.They have pumping stations and the Chairman is upgrading the streets. When it comes to physical vulnerability, the barangay has medium vulnerability with flood because their infrastractures have been elevated in case flood occur. However, their location is near several fish ponds that's why they are prone to floods. Community members are not socially vulnerable because they are used to the raining and they know it passes quickly. Residents wait for warning signs and are informed when the pumps are going to be used. According to the barangay captain the residents evacuate when they are asked to do so. To ensure that the BDDRM plan of the barangay flows smoothly, the barangay officials do drills and draft a well-crafted drrm plan for mitigation, prevention, recovery, and rescue. Different task forces are needed for assuring everyone’s safety. Thankfully, the barangay has the help of different NGO groups, homeowners association, and the barangay members, as well. Barangay officials are also always having a cleanup drive to ensure that our drainage system is clear from any trashes that may lead to clogging the sewage. Moreover, barangay also depends on weather reports from pagasa and other sources such as media, news, and radio. The barangay also have safest places that can be usedwhen a disaster strikes such numerous evacuation sites and centers for people to take shelter.. Furthermore, there are a lot of open spaces that can be used for an evacuation area when an earthquake strikes. These areas are free from any tall objects that might fall onto people.