Disaster awareness in three low risk coastal communities in Puerto ...
2020年6月1日 · As a result, the country has an extensive disaster risk database that consists of different hazard and risk maps to be used as reference in creating development plans. However, some communities are in relatively low risk zones, such as those in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan (with many inhabitants of the city believing it to be safe).
City of Puerto Princesa, Palawan 100 Year Flood Hazard Map
City of Puerto Princesa, Palawan 100 Year Flood Hazard Map Abstract. This shapefile, with a resolution of 10 meters, illustrates the inundation extents in the area if the actual amount of rain exceeds that of a 100 year-rain return period. Note: There is a 1/100 (1%) probability of a flood with 100 year return period occurring in a single year.
Due to its geographic configuration, Puerto Princesa, which is located in a disaster-prone zone, is exposed to natural and human-made hazards such as rising seas, flooding, storm surge, landslide, and urban and forest fires.
Map Prepared By: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Under the DOST-GIA Program December 2007 ICIP Puerto rincesa Explanation: Mud This indicative map is based on maximum computed wave height and inundation using worst case scenario earthquakes from major offshore source zones.
Puerto Princesa City builds exposure database on climate disaster …
Puerto Princesa City is vulnerable to climate-related hazards such as flooding, storm surges, and landslides. Through the CDRA, the local government can mainstream its climate change adaptation, and disaster risk and reduction management (CCA-DRRM).
Puerto Princesa, Philippines Flood Map: Elevation Map, Sea Level Rise Map
Puerto Princesa, Philippines Flood Map shows the map of the area which could get flooded if the water level rises to a particular elevation. It may help flood risk assessment or flood management. Sea level rise map. Bathymetric map, ocean depth.
Location of Puerto Princesa City and the 3 communities studied. Storm surge inundation levels 1-4, corresponding wave heights, and tsunami inundation scenarios are also shown.
City DRRMO says fire, floods biggest hazards in Puerto Princesa
2024年4月21日 · The priority of the CDRRMO was to build early warning systems (EWS) and different hazard maps for barangays in the city, as each geographic location had to have community evacuation protocols in place.
Disaster awareness in three low risk coastal communities in Puerto ...
2020年1月25日 · As a result, the country has an extensive disaster risk database that consists of different hazard and risk maps to be used as reference in creating development plans. However, some communities...
USAID and HLURB enhance Puerto Princesa City’s competency in …
The TWG gained competency in building exposure database and risk and hazard maps. The exposure units for the city were categorized according to population, urban use, natural resource production areas, and critical infrastructure and lifeline facilities.