Maging Alerto: A DRRM Talk

”Better be ready than be sorry.”
– proverb

In December 7, 2019 I went home to San Jose City, Nueva Ecija to conduct a talk with the local barangay officials regarding the current state of our barangay when it comes to disaster risk preparedness. I was fortunate enough to get to talk to Mr. Ibrado Dulay, our barangay captain.

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Capt. Librado Dulay

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Siguro kung ako ang susukat, 8/10 ang score ko. Kung titignan kasi dito sa barangay natin, natural na alerto ang mga tao, kapag may problema ang isa automatic na magtutulungan so kung ako ang tatanungin, handa naman tayo sa mga kalamidad lalo na kung bagyo kasi nadedetect naman agad ‘yun at may nakahanda tayong evacuation plan, may team para doon na nagchceck regularly ng mga supply ng pagkain, tubig, gamot. Siguro kung lindol, yun yung medyo 6/10 kasi biglaan yun pero gaya nga ng sabi ko natural na alerto ang mga tao dito kaya handa rin sila sa mga sarili nila kung sakaling magkaroon ng lindol.”

What do you think are the effects of these hazards and disasters to the community?

For you, what are the major problems faced in local governments that act as hindrance to disaster preparedness?

“Disiplina. Kasi kung walang disiplina ang mga tao, wala ding pagbabago na magaganap kumbaga useless lahat ng paghahanda diba? At siguro pangalagaan talaga yung kalikasan kasi dyan talaga nagsisimula ang lahat. ‘Wag magtapos ng basura kung saan saan para di bumara sa mga drainage system at magtanim ng maraming puno.”

After the short talk, Sir Dulay together with his assistant and secretary, Mrs. Dela Cruz accompanied me to take a walk within the community premises. They also discussed how cooperative the people are of the implemented rules and regulations of the municipal government.

How ready is Abar 1st San Jose City when it comes to natural disasters?

What do you think are the effects of these hazards and disasters to the community?

For you, what are the major problems faced in local governments that act as hindrance to disaster preparedness?

After the short talk, Sir Dulay together with his assistant and secretary, Mrs. Dela Cruz accompanied me to take a walk within the community premises. They also discussed how cooperative the people are of the implemented rules and regulations of the municipal government.

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