Strengthening Community Resilience: A Multi-hazard Action Plan for the Coastal Barangays of Pantalan Luma and Pantalan Bago in the Municipality of Orani, Bataan

This study focuses on the effects of a multi-hazard scenario in the coastal communities of Pantalan Luma and Pantalan Bago in the Municipality of Orani, Bataan. Due to their geographical location, low lying terrain and proximity to Manila Bay, the impact of typhoon related hazards like storm surges, strong winds and coastal flooding aggravated by climate change have increased the vulnerability of the communities. This study integrates scientific data, hazard mapping and capacity building to address the effects of these hazards to the community’s capability to respond and recover to a multi-hazard scenario. The final output of the study is the development of a action plan to address the community’s resilience to the four thematic areas of Prevention and Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery and Rehabilitation. The initiative ultimately serves as a model for integrated, climate-resilient community planning in coastal regions vulnerable to multi-hazard threats. Thus, the Multi-Hazard Action Plan serves as a strategic guide to enable communities to be capable and become resilient, thereby reducing the risk of disaster, minimizing losses both from lives and property and recovering effectively from disasters.