Disaster risk management: Vulnerability and resilience in the coastal barangays of Zamboanga City, Philippines

Atilano-Tang, Lesley Ann (2023): Disaster risk management: Vulnerability and resilience in the coastal barangays of Zamboanga City, Philippines.

Abstract

This study examines the vulnerability and resilience of coastal barangays in Zamboanga City, Philippines, in the context of disaster risk management. Utilizing a comprehensive data collection approach, including interviews, surveys, and field observations, this research aims to identify key factors that contribute to the vulnerability of these communities, as well as the strategies employed to enhance their resilience. The analysis of primary data collected from 30 households across five coastal barangays reveals that these communities face significant vulnerabilities to various hazards, including typhoons, storm surges, and sea-level rise. Findings indicate that factors such as inadequate infrastructure, limited access to basic services, and high poverty levels intensify their exposure to disasters. In response to these challenges, the study documents several resilience-building initiatives undertaken by the local government and community organizations. These efforts include the establishment of early warning systems, the implementation of hazard-resistant infrastructure, and the promotion of community-based disaster risk reduction and management practices.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: disaster risk management, vulnerability, resilience, coastal barangays, Zamboanga City, Philippines, hazards, infrastructure, poverty, community-based initiatives.
• Subjects: I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I3 - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty > I30 - General; I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I3 - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty > I38 - Government Policy ; Provision and Effects of Welfare Programs; Y - Miscellaneous Categories > Y8 - Related Disciplines > Y80 - Related Disciplines; Y - Miscellaneous Categories > Y9 - Other > Y90 - Other; Z - Other Special Topics > Z0 - General > Z00 - General

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