The Bicol
region is
vulnerable
to natural
disasters.
Through the
years
Bicolanos
have gotten
used to
typhoons,
earthquakes,
volcanic
eruptions,
floods, and
landslides.
However,
LGUs are not
capable of
effectively
managing
disaster
risks. Most
local
disaster
coordinating
councils
concentrated
on reactive
plans rather
than on
disaster
preparedness,
rescue,
mitigation,
and
recovery.
As a result
of the
lessons
learned from
past
disasters
and the
current
efforts to
reduce
disaster
risks, Bicol
looks
forward to
less damage
to lives and
property
caused by
natural
disasters.
Local
government
units shall
establish
disaster
management
offices
responsible
for disaster
preparedness,
rescue,
mitigation,
and
recovery.
Communities
shall
determine
pre-emptive
actions
before a
looming
disaster and
shall know
what to do
to reduce
disaster
risk. All
evacuation
centers and
hospitals
shall be
safe from
hazards. A
regional
weather
office shall
disseminate
timely
information
and weather
forecasts.
Settlements
in high risk
areas shall
be relocated
to safe
areas where
access to
basic social
services and
to
livelihood
opportunities
shall be
provided.
Growth of
new
settlements
shall be
redirected
in safe and
low risk
areas where
appropriate
facilities
and services
shall be
provided. A
safe school
program
shall be
implemented
to ensure
that school
buildings
are ready to
be
evacuation
centers and
are sturdy
to withstand
strong winds
and heavy
rains.
Likewise, a
safe
hospital
program
shall be
implemented
to ensure
that
hospitals
can
effectively
deliver its
services
during
natural
disasters.
Measures
will be done
to reduce
the impact
of climate
change on
the lives of
Bicolanos.
Rainwater
collection
system shall
be
established
especially
in areas
highly
vulnerable
to drought.
Water
recycling of
water should
also be
pursued.
Urban spaces
like
rooftops,
vacant and
idle lands
shall be
converted
into urban
gardens.
Climate
field
schools
shall be
established.
Incentive
shall be
given to
promote
climate
change
designed
infrastructure
and
investments
on carbon
reduction
and climate
change
research and
extension
activities.
