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The document proposes a topic for a capstone project - developing a mobile application for community emergency evacuation and flood preparedness in Calumpit, Bulacan. Calumpit has experienced severe flooding that has stranded residents. The application would provide an evacuation map, notification of weather/flood conditions, evacuation plans and instructions to help residents evacuate safely. Given the Philippines' vulnerability to flooding, the application could help mitigate flood impacts and save lives with preparedness information.

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The document proposes a topic for a capstone project - developing a mobile application for community emergency evacuation and flood preparedness in Calumpit, Bulacan. Calumpit has experienced severe flooding that has stranded residents. The application would provide an evacuation map, notification of weather/flood conditions, evacuation plans and instructions to help residents evacuate safely. Given the Philippines' vulnerability to flooding, the application could help mitigate flood impacts and save lives with preparedness information.

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BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY

CITY OF MALOLOS, BULACAN


COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

PROPOSED TOPICS IN ECE 402 (2018)

DESIGN 1 / CAPSTONE PROJECT 1

Prepared and submitted by:

CHARLES RECCA L. CORTEZ


JOHN LLOYD A. CORTEZ
ALESSY G. JACINTO
JANA MIKAELA M. SARMIENTO

ECE 4A

October 2021
TOPIC 1

MOBILE APPLICATION-BASED COMMUNITY EMERGENCY EVACUATION


PLAN FOR FLOOD PREPAREDNESS

Rationale

Flooding is the most prevalent and destructive natural catastrophe on a global scale.

It is an environmental danger that threatens human lives, infrastructure, economic activity,

and natural resources. Floods have devastating effects on human welfare and urban growth,

prompting the government to boost public investment to address the problem. However,

several countries – notably the Philippines, which is often struck by calamities such as

typhoons – are implementing long-term flood control strategies that may help reduce

excessive costs. This comes amid a growing commitment to developing integrated flood

management approaches that address flooding issues while mitigating flood-related

economic, social, and environmental impacts.

Flooding is a persistent issue in the Philippines, which is partially caused by the

country's geographical characteristics. Around 421 major river basins are spread

throughout the island, and the nation is hit by an average of 20 typhoons every year, making

it prone to floods. Typhoons and monsoons bring torrential rains that cause rivers to

overflow and sediment to accumulate in flood plains, resulting in extensive flood damage.

Flooding affects a total of 1,316,230 hectares of land countrywide, with Central Luzon

accounting for 32% of the total (Kamoto, 2020). Within Central Luzon, MGBCO

Geologists (2011) stated that several low-lying areas in Bulacan are one of the most

vulnerable to flooding. The Municipality of Calumpit, which has 17 barangays, is one of

the most affected in Bulacan.


After Typhoon Lando's heavy rains in October 2015, floodwaters from Central

Luzon's submerged areas have begun to pour down the Pampanga River. Calumpit,

Bulacan is among the catch basins in Central Luzon that experienced the submergence of

several barangays. Mayor Jessie de Jesus reported that 25 out of the 29 barangays in the

said municipality have been submerged by the muddy flood, and Lopez (2015) reported

that 65,110 residents were affected. Residents have been stranded as water levels have

reached the roofs of several homes.

Moreover, Lopez (2015) reported the situation of some areas in the municipality,

specifically the water level and the evacuees' number on a certain day. The water in

barangay Sapang Bayan reached 9 feet, flooding houses and prompting the local

government unit to move 380 inhabitants to evacuation camps., whereas another 1,585

people were evacuated from San Marcos, 350 from Pungo, 261 from Poblacion, and 247

from San Miguel, as the river continues to rise.

For this reason, the researchers selected the municipality of Calumpit, Bulacan as

an initial target for the said study. A research from Mines and Geosciences Bureau-

Regional Office III (MGB-R3) (2011) shows that Longos, Sto. Niño, Caniogan, San

Miguel, Meyto, and Sta. Lucia are among the six (6) barangays with moderate to high

flooding susceptibility in Calumpit, Bulacan. Also, there are nine (9) barangays that are

highly susceptible to flooding, and these include Sapang Bayan, Gatbuca, Frances, San

Jose, Panducon, Bulusan, Calizon, Gugo and Meyto.

According to Statista (2021), seven tropical storms were reported in the Philippines

in 2020. The Philippines is located on the Pacific rim of fire, leaving it vulnerable to natural

disasters such as typhoons. Despite the frequency of news stories depicting the destruction
caused by unanticipated natural calamities, local governments struggle to disseminate

evacuation plans and instill the necessity of flood preparedness in citizens. The hopeful

belief that such tragedy will never damage one's home or do harm to one's family is a

difficult misperception to overcome. The purpose of community preparedness is to raise

citizens' awareness of the necessity of proactive preparation and to encourage them to

participate in flood preparedness initiatives.

An effective community emergency response is essential for ensuring the safety of

people, property, and the environment, as well as the resumption of community operations.

To assist communities in reaching this level of preparedness, the researchers designed a

Community Emergency Evacuation Plan Mobile Application, which will assist the

Municipality of Calumpit, Bulacan in disseminating information about evacuation plans.

The mobile application includes an evacuation map that shows citizens the closest

evacuation sites as well as the best routes to get there. The application also provides

weather information, dam water level updates, evacuation plans, alerts, and disaster

planning instructions.

Given the Philippines' reputation as a flood-prone country, it is vital for Filipinos

to have a plan in place for a successful and timely evacuation. However, the most effective

method to deal with this is to prepare ahead. Hence, the mobile application may help

mitigate the effect of floods and perhaps save lives by describing what users should do in

the event of a flood. It facilitates the safe and quick evacuation of individuals from areas

affected by such disasters.

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