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"We cannot stop natural disasters but we can arm ourselves with knowledge: so many lives wouldn't have to be lost if there was enough disaster preparedness."
Petra Nemcova
About the Barangay
Barangka is one of sixteen barangays in Marikina, Philippines and one of the barangays in 1st District of Marikina. It is also one of the oldest barangay founded in Marikina. Barangka is the main passageway between Quezon City and Marikina, and a gateway between Quezon City and Rizal Province
disaster
a sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life.
hazards
a potential source of danger.
vulnerability
the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
disaster risk
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reduction
is a systematic approach to identifying, assessing and reducing the risks of disaster.
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