THE RENOVATION OF

EVACUATION CENTER IN
INFANTA, PANGASINAN

A CASE STUDY
 Table of Contents

01 05 RECOMMENDATIONS
SYNOPSIS/EXECTIVE SUMMARY

02 06
FINDINGS IMPLEMENTATION

03DISCUSSIONS 07 REFERENCES

04 08
CONCLUSION APPENDICES
INTRODUCTION
The Philippines is one of the countries along pacific belt
of fire, wherein geographically, it is within an active zone of
volcano eruptions and earthquake movements. As an
archipelago surrounded by large bodies of water it has
frequent visits from typhoons, sometimes leading to floods.
The situation of the Philippines being geographically located
along the line of natural disturbances would have to face a
lot of challenges to keep its people safe and protected.
Evacuation is the primary action – solution of the
government in the safety and protection of its people
whenever disaster strikes. The evacuees move their families,
carry minimal personal belongings and animals with them,
and lead themselves to public facilities, such as local
elementary and high school facilities to stand as temporary
evacuation centers. Sleeping with other families, they are
crowded into a small four-walled classroom. Personal care is
limited to a bathroom with minimal water supply and
unsanitary amenities.
Infanta is a coastal municipality in the province of Pangasinan.

The municipal center of Infanta is situated at approximately 15° 50' North,

119° 54' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at
11.6 meters or 38.2 feet above mean sea level.

The municipality has a land area of 254.29 square kilometers or 98.18 square
miles which constitutes 4.67% of Pangasinan's total area. Its population as
determined by the 2020 Census was 26,242. This represented 0.83% of the total
population of Pangasinan province, or 0.50% of the overall population of the Ilocos
Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at
103 inhabitants per square kilometer or 267 inhabitants per square mile.

According to the Municipal’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, 3 out of 13

barangays are considered as flood-prone areas, and 6 barangays are susceptible
to rain induced landslide.
01
Synopsis/Executive Summary
01
Synopsis/Executive Summary
The NATIONAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (NDRRMC) has the mandate
and responsibility to strengthen preparedness and response capacity. To be better prepared to respond to
any future disaster and manage its impact, one precautionary step is to provide safe, dignified shelter for
those people at risk of a forecasted disaster such as a cyclone, hurricane or flood.

THIS STUDY AIMS TO CONTRIBUTE IN BUILDING HAZARD‐ADAPTED SAFE SPACES FOR COMMUNITIES,
COMPLETE WITH FACILITIES AND BASIC SERVICES FOR EVACUEES. PROVISION OF SAFE SHELTER FOR THE
COMMUNITY WILL HELP IMPROVE THE OVERALL CAPACITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO RESPOND TO
DISASTERS.
THE PROJECT IS AN EVACUATION CENTER LOCATED IN INFANTA, PANGASINAN. THE AREA IS PRE-
IDENTIFIED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AS GENERALLY SAFE FOR EVACUATION. SUCH LOCATION IS
PRESELECTED ON THE CRITERIA OF GROUND STABILITY BEING OUT OF HARM'S WAY FROM FAULT LINES,
LANDSLIDES, AND LAND SUBSIDENCE; FLOOD HAZARDS BEING LOCATED IN AN ELEVATED AREA DISTANT
FROM THE DANGERS OF FLASH FLOODS; ACCESSIBILITY TO TRANSPORTATION AND WATER SUPPLY.
THE PROJECT IS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND WIND SPEED UP TO 300KM/HR. AND A MAGNITUDE OF 8.0
QUAKE TO ENSURE RESILIENCY OF THE STRUCTURE.
 Based on the group’s observation, the Infanta Evacuation Center is located
away from the town proper.

 SITE
The Evacuation Center is located in Poblacion, Infanta, Pangasinan. It is
situated in 1.9 hectare land alongside Meat Processing Building
(Slaughterhouse).
02
Findings
 The main problem that the Infanta Evacuation
Center is the interior itself.
 The structure lack of some amenities that the
evacuation center have. (e.g. Shower area,
laundry and drying area, fire exit)
The distance between
the urinal and the door
is too close.

The urinals do not have

barriers or partition
walls.
Lack of catch
basins
03
Discussions
 Infanta is a coastal municipality in the province of Pangasinan.

The municipal center of Infanta is situated at approximately 15° 50' North,

119° 54' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is
estimated at 11.6 meters or 38.2 feet above mean sea level.

The municipality has a land area of 254.29 square kilometers or 98.18

square miles which constitutes 4.67% of Pangasinan's total area. Its
population as determined by the 2020 Census was 26,242. This
represented 0.83% of the total population of Pangasinan province, or 0.50%
of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the
population density is computed at 103 inhabitants per square kilometer or
267 inhabitants per square mile.

According to the Municipal’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, 3 out of

13 barangays are considered as flood-prone areas, and 6 barangays are
susceptible to rain induced landslide.
The Infanta Evacuation Center built last 2016.
04
Conclusion
 1. The facility did not meet the minimum design
standards. Insufficient knowledge about the
National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP)
and other Building Laws. (e.g. catch basin, ramp,
lack of building/space requirements needed in a
evacuation center).

 2. Insufficient number of double deck beds.

 3. Poor hygiene, emergency kits, sanitary and

drainage system or waste management.
05
Recommendations
 A disaster-resilient evacuation center with an evacuation space that can
accommodate residents in case they will be needing a safer place during
the occurrence of strong typhoons, severe flooding, and other calamitous
events that could threaten their lives.

 It should have a decent bathroom for both men and women, as well as a
laundry area, water tank, and pump generator room to ensure 24-hour
water supply. It also have a comfortable sleeping area for evacuees.

 It should have a protective elements like sun-shading devices like wind

prevailing system.
 Multiple modular tent blocks can be easily installed in indoor or partially
covered areas to give temporary shelter in times of evacuations

 Solar panels for practicality, energy efficient, and sustainability.

06
Implementation
 The interior of the structure needs restoration, improvements and small repairs. In
the kitchen, numbers of sink and stoves must be increase to accommodate
more occupants. In the exterior, sun-shading devices such as horizontal louvers
should be installed. The ramps also meet its standard.

 To maintain the sanitary of the facility, there should be an assigned schedule on

cleaning such areas. Also signages should be posted so that occupants can
easily recognize and familiarize.

 Population should be consider. The area of the facility is not enough to

accommodate everyone.
THANK YOU!!!
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References
 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1164012
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Appendices
Existing
 Proposed

Open area for evacuation

standard dimension: 1.33 sq.m. per person
PERSPECTIVE VIEW
Materials:

Tiles for flooring

Stucco plaster for walls interior and exterior.

Metal (g.i sheets) for the roof and gutters.

Metal (aluminum) for the framing of windows.

Gypsum board for the ceiling.

Door is made of g.i. steel.