When to evacuate?

Water level markers on flood-control systems to serve as warning sign 

A recently completed flood-control system at Binatagan, Ligao City is painted with yellow, orange, and red markers to monitor the water level. The yellow paint that reaches up to 2 meters signifies that the water level is low and for up to 3.5 meters the area is considered safe. 

On the other hand, when the water level reaches above the 3.5 meter-marker (orange), residents must evacuate the area for safety. The red marker signifies alert level on the area with the possibility of water to overflow in the flood-control system and that flooding may occur in the area.

References:
Ligao City Planning and Development Office

Albay 3rd District flood control dikes: protecting communities against loss of lives and properties

In compliance with President Noynoy Aquino’s Tuwid na Daan project, flood control dikes are being constructed in Albay 3^rd district to protect the communities from loss of lives and properties.

As one of the priority projects of the government, Congressman Fernando V. Gonzalez urged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional Office to ensure the establishment of the flood control dikes in the communities of Albay 3^rd District. He also conducts field visits to make sure that the infrastructures constructed can withstand the impact of flood onslaught.  

Well-constructed flood control dikes serve as protection of communities as it mitigates flood damages. This will in turn help the residents avoid evacuation every time a storm strikes the area, thereby maintaining a permanent shelter. Likewise, farm lands and other sources of livelihood will be safe from destruction while environmental resources are preserved. 

Featured in this article are flood control dikes constructed in the different communities of Albay 3rd District.

Balangibang, Polangui
Photos by Dennis Sardona

Busac, Oas
Photos by Dennis Sardona

Calzada, Oas
Photos by Dennis Sardona

Centro Oriental, Polangui
Photos by Dennis Sardona

East Carisac, Libon

Herrera, Ligao 

Kinale River, Polangui

Mayao, Oas
Photos by Dennis Sardona

Sta. Cruz, Libon

View more photos and get the latest updates on this project., visit Congressman Fernando V. Gonzalez' Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fernando.gonzalez .