Flood Assessment: A Flood Mitigation and Preparedness Plan in Don Honorio Ventura State University, Bacolor, Cea Main Building Area

The purpose of this study, having a preparedness plan and mitigating the situation are the best waysto approach the problem. Flooding is a major problem in the Philippines, especially during the rainyseason. Don Honorio Ventura State University, located in Barangay Cabambangan, Bacolor, Pampanga, issignificantly impacted, particularly around its older buildings such as the CEA Building. Mitigationefforts can significantly reduce the risks and hazards associated with flooding, thereby enhancing thesafety and well-being of everyone on campus. As a result, non-structural measures have been categorizedas follows. (1) Floodplain/floodway mapping (2) Flood warnings (3) Flood Emergency plans (4) Anevacuation and preparedness plan (5) Flood Level Indicator. Through data collection and observations, thestudy identified the flooding issue and developed potential mitigation strategies. These strategies includeinstalling flood gauges around campus and creating a dedicated flood map for students and administrators.The researcher’s objective to have attainable and sustainable mitigations and plans have been fulfilled inaccordance with the official data that the researchers obtained during the study. The researchers posit thatthese measures will not only enhance student awareness but also empower them to prepare for andmitigate potential risks and hazards associated with campus flooding.