PART I – Developmental Problem
Barangay Dalakit, Catarman Northern Samar is known as the largest
barangay in the municipality. With such large area come a vast population of
people. Roads and houses are seen in every corner. The Provincial Capitol
Building, the Catarman Airport, and several offices and schools are located in the
barangay.
Because of this, the barangay is a highly sought area. But the place is
nowhere near perfect, especially now that the rainy season is churning in. There
are several low ground areas in the barangay. Flood quickly barges in if it rains an
hour or two. It is very difficult during typhoon season.
The water will sometimes rise to almost four feet when the weather is foul.
Such water, added with unmanaged trash can cause damage to properties and
can affect the health of the residents. This hinders the development specifically
economic development because the residents find it hard to report to their job
or go to school. This problem is needed to be addressed.
PART II – PROPOSED SOULUTION TO THE PROBLEM
There are multiple ways to managed or lessen this flood prone area
problems. Some of these are the following:
a. Concrete Roads
- The roads must all be fixed and be made concrete.
During rainy season when the flood is knee deep,
some residents risk the rain to purchase necessary
supplies such as food, candles, and other things to be
used at home. Several roads bore holes and large
rocks. Walking or riding a motorcycle can pose real
danger to the commuters. Accidents can happen all
the time.
b. Efficient Drainage System
- The lower areas should have a drainage. There
should be an outlet for the water to push though. The
barangay should have an effective drainage so that
the flood water will not linger for weeks.
c. Solid Waste Management
- Although solid waste management is a whole
separate issue, it is necessary in controlling flood risk.
The trash can block the drainage which will cause the
water to rise. Other than that, waste materials in flood
can cause health problems.
d. Tree Planting
- One of the natural solution for flood management is
planting trees. The roots of the trees help in soaking
up rainwater. Every household can plant trees in their
backyard. It will also help to clean the air and provide
shade from the sun.
e. Flood Risk Management
- There should be a government organization that
focuses on flood risk. The members shall include
representatives from PAG ASA, Drainage
construction experts or someone from DPWH,
Barangay Captain and people from the Disaster Risk
Management Office.
PART III – COMMUNICATION / EDUCATION CAMPAIGN
COMMUNICATION MEDIA USED: RADIO
The radio is one of most convenient media that can be used in the
Flood Management campaign. Almost everyone can have an access through
their cellphones since phones today allows you to listen to the FM and AM
stations. Most households have radio in their homes to. Most are battery
operated therefore in can be used even when the power is out.
You can also use the radio in announcing the upcoming event
regarding the issue such as barangay assembly or trainings and seminars. By
using the radio, the residents of the barangay can also listen to the situation so
that if ever the water rise high enough to enter their homes, the would know
some of the evacuation sites.
PART VI - CONTENT
Radio Announcement:
“THE RAINY SEASON IS NOW APPROACHING, WE ARE ALL AWARE OF THE DANGER
OF FLOOD. WE HAVE TO ENCOURAGE THE GOVERNMENT TO PUT UP AN EFFIECIENT
DRAINAGE SYSTEM AND CONSTRUCT CONCRETE ROADS. RESIDENTS ARE ALSO
ADVISED TO DISPOSE YOUR TRASH PROPERLY TO AVOID BLOCKAGE OF THE
DRAINAGE SYSTEM. WE ARE ALSO ADVISING EVERYONE TO PLANT TREES IF EVER
YOU HAVE A SPACE IN YOUR BACKYARD. IT WILL BE BENEFICIAL FOR US ALL. IF EVER
THERE IS AN EMEGENCY IN YOUR AREA REGARDING THE FLOOD YOU CAN ALWAYS
CONTACT THE FLOOD MANAGEMENT AUTHORITIES. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS.”
SOCIAL SCIENE ELECTIVE:
COMM 212
Submitted by:
Janine April Riya T. Orsua
AB – POLITICAL SCIENCE IV
Submitted to:
Prof. Virginia G. Balanon
Comm 212 Professor
