Development of Mathematical Model for Storm Surge Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment of Coastal Communities in Camarines Norte

This study was conducted to create a Mathematical Model through a simple mathematical equation that could assess the storm surge vulnerability and capacity assessment of coastal communities in Camarines Norte. The formulated equation can be solved using the parameters set – based on the needs assessment of the community. The researcher used a descriptive-evaluative method with the aid of a questionnaire and an in-dept interview assisted by the DRR officer of the Brgy. and duly validated by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and used convenience-sampling method in order to provide answers from various family. Respondents of this study were the community members of Brgy. Mangcamagong, Basud, Camarines Norte. The formulated Mathematical model is easy to adopt and may still be updated considering other factors and adding other possible variables. Moreover, the data may be regularly updated semi-annually to ensure accuracy of result. Further related studies may still be considered for a more complex and more accurate result that would be beneficial not only to the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (MDRRMO), Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO), and other concerned offices, but most importantly to the entire coastal community of the province in general.

Keywords – Community Assessment, Storm Surge Reducion, Community Empowerment.