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Mayor Fredicanda Dy said that they are now making detailed plan of the proposed four evacuation centers and multi-purpose center that will rise in a three-hectare lot close to the premises of University of Eastern Philippines Catubig campus and Catubig Elementary School in Brgy. Poblacion 1.
Mayor Fredicanda Dy said that they are now making detailed plan of the proposed four evacuation centers and multi-purpose center that will rise in a three-hectare lot close to the premises of University of Eastern Philippines Catubig campus and Catubig Elementary School in Brgy. Poblacion 1.


“Available space in our designated evacuation centers like two-storey school buildings and municipal hall is not enough to accommodate all people affected by flood,” Dy told Leyte Samar Daily Express.
“Available space in our designated evacuation centers like two-storey school buildings and municipal hall is not enough to accommodate all people affected by flood,” Dy told Leyte Samar Daily Express.


Seven of the eight barangays situated in the town center are prone to severe flooding and it lasts up to one week or more based on last year’s experience, according to Dy.
Seven of the eight barangays situated in the town center are prone to severe flooding and it lasts up to one week or more based on last year’s experience, according to Dy.


The proposed evacuation center with approximately 2,000 square meters floor areas could accomodate more than 3,000 individuals. The site was earlier donated to the local government by the Department of Education and UEP Catubig satellite campus.
The proposed evacuation center with approximately 2,000 square meters floor areas could accomodate more than 3,000 individuals. The site was earlier donated to the local government by the Department of Education and UEP Catubig satellite campus.


The mayor said that once the proposal is completed including costings, they will seek funding assistance from the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council, concerned national government agencies and private sector.
The mayor said that once the proposal is completed including costings, they will seek funding assistance from the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council, concerned national government agencies and private sector.
The local chief executive admitted that it’s tough for them to identify permanent relocation sites for residents in seven barangays in the town center since almost all areas in Catubig have been identified as vulnerable to flooding.


The local chief executive admitted that it’s tough for them to identify permanent relocation sites for residents in seven barangays in the town center since almost all areas in Catubig have been identified as vulnerable to flooding.
“Dealing with flooding is like a way of life to us. People here are used to it and we are trained on what to do and where to go if there’s non-stop rain,” said Ma. Christine Heriales, a professor of UEP Catubig in a separate interview.


“Dealing with flooding is like a way of life to us. People here are used to it and we are trained on what to do and where to go if there’s non-stop rain,” said Ma. Christine Heriales, a professor of UEP Catubig in a separate interview.
The Office of the Civil Defense has been calling local government units to relocate residents from danger zones to ensure zero casualties during calamities. A copy of detailed geohazard map was earlier distributed to LGUs by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau.


The Office of the Civil Defense has been calling local government units to relocate residents from danger zones to ensure zero casualties during calamities. A copy of detailed geohazard map was earlier distributed to LGUs by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau.
This 4th class municipality in Northern Samar has a population of 5,689 households in 47 barangays commonly situated along the Catubig River. Thirty barangays have been hit by floods in the past.
 
This 4th class municipality in Northern Samar has a population of 5,689 households in 47 barangays commonly situated along the Catubig River. Thirty barangays have been hit by floods in the past.


  Other than areas within the town center, flooding are also severe in the villages of Lenoyahan, Opong, Tangbo, Calingnan, Canuctan, Guibwangan, Sagudsuron, and Cagogobngan.
  Other than areas within the town center, flooding are also severe in the villages of Lenoyahan, Opong, Tangbo, Calingnan, Canuctan, Guibwangan, Sagudsuron, and Cagogobngan.


“Our concern is more on people in the town center where 90% of the area is very prone to flooding. We have already designated evacuation sites for other villages. About 50 families dwelling along river side were permanently relocated to higher grounds last year,” Dy explained.
“Our concern is more on people in the town center where 90% of the area is very prone to flooding. We have already designated evacuation sites for other villages. About 50 families dwelling along river side were permanently relocated to higher grounds last year,” Dy explained.


The deep and navigable Catubig River traverses majority of barangays in Catubig including the town center. Its mouth in Laoang town is located just 18 kilometers from here. The river is about 54 kilometers in length running through 83,600 hectares Catubig Valley.
The deep and navigable Catubig River traverses majority of barangays in Catubig including the town center. Its mouth in Laoang town is located just 18 kilometers from here. The river is about 54 kilometers in length running through 83,600 hectares Catubig Valley.


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