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S U S T A I N A B L E D E V E L O P M E N T A S P E C T S<br />

Communities along the coasts are highly vulnerable in the event of storms,<br />

floods and rise in sea levels.<br />

Natural and Man-made Hazard Prevention and Management<br />

Degree of vulnerability to disasters<br />

Implications and Recommendations<br />

It is important that better assessment of the condition<br />

of residents living in danger areas along the coast be<br />

conducted. The local government can also look into a<br />

support program for residents near Taal Volcano and those<br />

living in the foreshore for relocation to safer areas.<br />

References<br />

Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB). 2004. Preliminary Geohazard Map of Batangas Province.<br />

OCHA and Munich Reinsurance Company. 2007. Philippines: Natural Hazard Risks.<br />

Paw, J.N., N.A. Robles and E.T.A. Calderon. 1997. Volcanic Hazard Zones, p119. Environmental Atlas of the Batangas<br />

Bay Region. MPP-EAS Technical Report No. 14, 144p. GEF/UNDP/IMO Regional Programme for the Prevention<br />

and Management of Marine Pollution in the East Asian Seas, Quezon City, Philippines.<br />

Provincial Assistance for Community Development (Batangas, Philippines). 2005. Disaster Contingency Plan.<br />

State of the Coasts of Batangas Province<br />

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