IMPORTANCE OF FLOOD CONTROL

What is FLOOD?

• A flood is an overflow of water in an area. It is natural phenomenon

that cannot be avoided occurring from time to time in all rivers and
natural drainage systems.

What is FLOOD CONTROL?

• Flood control refers to all methods used to reduce or prevent the

harmful effects of flood waters.

• Flood Control is the technique or practice of preventing or

controlling floods with dams, artificial channels, etc.

Organizations in the Philippines:

 DPWH
 Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is currently
responsible for the planning, design, construction and
maintenance of infrastructure, especially the national
highways, flood control and water resources development
system, and other public works in accordance with national
development objectives
 MMDA
 The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is the
Republic of the Philippines' foremost agency tasked to
administer, plan, and monitor regulatory functions in the cities
of Manila, Caloocan, Quezon City, Pasay, Makati,
Mandaluyong, Las Piñas, Pasig, Muntinlupa, Marikina,
Parañaque, Valenzuela, Taguig and Malabon.

TYPES OF FLOOD MANAGEMENT

1. Hard Engineering

• Hard engineering defenses involve the use of technology to

control rivers-building structures that reduce flooding.

• Ex. Seawall
2. Soft Engineering

• The use of ecological principles and practices to reduce

erosion and achieve the stabilization and safety of shorelines
and the area surrounding rivers, while enhancing habitat,
improving aesthetics, and saving money.

• Ex. Beach Replenishment

IMPORTANCE OF FLOOD CONTROL

• Minimize flood damages and the violence of flood events

• Prevent unwise encroachment and development within floodplains

• Protect the life and property of citizens living within floodplains

• Protect public health

• Reduce financial burden on communities with land subject to flood

damages

• Enhance wildlife, recreation and riparian habitats along

watercourses and floodplains

• Help people have water to drink and provide water for industry,
water for irrigation and other needs.

To control flooding…

 Control the water level

 Build barriers
 Improvement of river channel
 Control the land use

“Understanding the importance of flood control is similar to

understanding the importance of insurance. Until you lose
something, you do not appreciate how important it is.”