DISASTER RISK IN
COMMUNITY
Flood
An overflow of water onto normally dry land.
The inundation of a normally dry area caused
by rising water in an existing waterway,
such as a river, stream, or drainage ditch.
Ponding of water at or near the point where
the rain fell. Flooding is a longer term
event than flash flooding: it may last days
or weeks.
In line with this our 1.DEFORISTATION:By cutting trees we lower
barangay is working together
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with the city to promote the protection around us causing our
safeness of the people town to flood
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2.Lack of Drainage:By having small AND PRACTICES
Small amount of drainage in BRGY. Flood
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is a very common disaster it can cause
POLICE STATION damage crops such as Rice fields
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FIRE DEPARTMENT 3.Trash in Kanals:Having this can also
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Kirk Ivan S. Uy
trash in our Kanals blocking the STEM 12 - MOMENTUM
RED CROSS SULTAN KUDARAT
drainage,
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CITY HEALTH OFFICE
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THE COMMUNITY
WHAT SHOULD WE DO IN CASE
Tina is a barangay in the city THIS DISASTER HAPPENS?
of Tacurong, in the province of
Sultan Kudarat. Its population
as determined by the 2020 Census It’s smart to be prepared for floods, especially if
was 3,021. This represented your area is prone to them. Here’s what you can do:
2.76% of the total population of
Before Flood:
Tacurong. - Make an Emergency Plan: Set up a meeting point with
family and list emergency contacts.
- Prepare an Emergency Kit: Include water, food,
DEMOGRAPHY medicine, clothes, flashlights, batteries, power
banks, and important documents in waterproof bags.
- Know Evacuation Routes: Learn the safest routes to
The household higher ground and the location of evacuation centers.
population of BLGU MEASURES TO LESSEN - Protect Important Items: Elevate appliances, move
Tina in the THE EFFECT valuables to higher shelves, and seal important
2015 Census documents.
was 2,576 Barangay Local Government Units
- Stay Informed: Follow weather updates, flood
warnings, and advisories from local authorities.
broken down (BLGUs) are essential in disaster
into 576 risk reduction and management During Flood:
households or Area within their communities. By - Evacuate Early if Advised:Don’t wait until it’s too
an average of adopting these mitigating late
4.47 members measures, BLGUs can enhance the — leave for safer ground as soon as officials
recommend it.
per household. of their communities
resilience - Avoid Floodwaters: Don’t walk or drive through
and minimize the impact of floodwaters, as they may be deeper or faster than
Area disasters on the lives and they look (and can be contaminated).
livelihoods of residents. - turn Off Utilities: If possible, shut off gas,
electricity, and water to prevent accidents.
Risk Assessment and Planning:
Community Education and Training AfterFlood:
Infrastructure and Shelter - Stay Updated: Wait for the "all-clear" from
improvements officials before returning home.
Land Use Planning and Regulation - Check for Hazards: Watch out for debris, unstable
Coordination and Cooperation structures, and electrical risks.
Community-Based Disaster - Clean and Disinfect: Floodwater may carry bacteria,
so disinfect everything it touched.
Preparedness Committees
- Seek Assistance:Contact local disaster response
Post-Disaster Assessment units for relief or support if needed.
and Recovery
