CONTENTS:
- Introduction: Project Background and Client Type
- Services Delivered
- Highlights and Considerations
- Client Feedback
A rural evacuation center provides shelter and essential supplies for families, with tents, first-aid kits, and food packs visible in the organized relief zone.
Introduction: Project Background and Client Type
The project titled GIS-Based Evacuation Center Validation and Route Planning in Rosario, Batangas was initiated by a team of BS Geodetic Engineering students from Batangas State University as part of their GE 422 - GE Design Project 1 requirement. Aimed at mitigating flood risks, the project seeks to evaluate the suitability of existing evacuation centers and to optimize safe, efficient evacuation routes using GIS technology. The Students Brain Boost Cooler was approached to support this critical initiative through data provision and resource access, helping the student researchers overcome the challenge of securing quality geospatial data essential for multi-criteria analysis and risk-based planning.
Services Delivered
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Provided access to GIS-based Land Use / Land Cover Map for spatial suitability evaluation
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Shared Population Density Map to help analyze vulnerable populations and high-priority areas
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Supplied Flood Susceptibility Shapefile, essential for mapping high-risk zones
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Delivered Landslide Susceptibility Shapefile to integrate terrain-related threats into planning
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Offered Other relevant maps and shapefiles upon request to support multi-criteria overlay analysis and evacuation route optimization
🌟 Highlights or Unique Considerations
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The project directly supports the flood mitigation and disaster preparedness goals of Rosario, Batangas.
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It integrates a multi-criteria overlay analysis approach using GIS to validate real-world evacuation center sites and optimize routing.
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Student proponents grounded their methodology in up-to-date local datasets, sourced through coordination with DRRM offices and digital archives.
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The research has potential practical application and can be aligned with Rosario’s Contingency Plan for Flood 2023–2028.
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The project used academic-public sector collaboration as a model, leveraging accessible academic tools and community data.
💬 Client Feedback
The student research team expressed appreciation for access to the GIS resources provided, which were instrumental in shaping their technical methodology. They emphasized that access to shapefiles and thematic maps significantly boosted the quality and credibility of their project.
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