jl999 gaming NDRRMC urges LGUs to use geohazard maps in disaster risk reduction plan

IMPASSABLE. Fallen trees block the national highway of Casambalangan in Santa Ana, Cagayan, rendering it impassable starting Thursday, Nov. 7. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALYSSA LIQUIGAN

MANILA, Philippines —The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) called on the local government units (LGUs) to utilize the use of the government’s geohazard maps to pinpoint “danger zones” and mitigate the impact of natural disasters.

Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, Civil Defense administrator, said this during a Palace briefing on Friday, in the wake of Typhoon Marce, which entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility last Monday and traversed northern Cagayan on Thursday.

Article continues after this advertisement

“If their locations had followed those [geohazard] maps, that disaster probably wouldn’t have happened,” Nepomuceno said in a mix of Filipino and English.

FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO INQToday: Typhoon Marce exits PAR; Pagasa monitors LPA NEWSINFO Palace issues EO on nationwide Pogo ban NEWSINFO LPA is now Tropical Depression Nika inside PAR

READ: Improving disaster response

“That’s why, in a bigger context and moving forward, the LGUs should really look more seriously on these maps,” he added.

Article continues after this advertisement

According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Mines and Geosciences Bureau, geohazard maps are essential tools in helping communities prepare for natural disasters and mitigate potential risks.

Article continues after this advertisement

These maps also serve as a valuable resource for LGUs in the development and revision of their Comprehensive Land Use Plans.

Article continues after this advertisement

Nepomuceno admitted that it is not easy to relocate, but with the help of geohazard maps, LGUs can transfer families and individuals away from the danger areas.

“Let’s admit, relocating isn’t that easy—we all know that—but it has to start sooner, because these storms we’re experiencing are recurring; that’s inevitable,” he said in a mix of Filipino and English.

Article continues after this advertisement

“This isn’t about blaming anyone, but it’s really an appeal to our local government units,” he added. — Emmanuel John Abris, INQUIRER.net intern

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

SIGN ME UP

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.jl999 gaming

READ NEXT Marce exits PAR; trough to bring rains over Ilocos AFP target: Zero guerilla fronts by yearend EDITORS' PICK Ivana Alawi grateful for ‘second life’ after hospitalization due to PCOS 3 coach-approved tips to nail your marathon Private jet carbon emissions soar 46% — study Energy dep’t cracks down on fuel firms over biodiesel mix compliance Destruction in Cagayan as ‘Marce’ exits PH Power rate hike on the horizon MOST READ Ivana Alawi grateful for 'second life' after hospitalization due to PCOS PH affirms maritime zones, angering China LPA is now Tropical Depression Nika inside PAR Sue Ramirez, Dominic Roque spotted together in Siargao Follow @FMangosingINQ on Twitter --> View comments

• to
• NDRRMC
• jl999 gaming
• LGUs
• urges