CEBU, Philippines – A ten-year-old student from Cebu International School (CIS) took up the mantle to lead a young group of individuals in a climate project held on Friday, May 29.
Annanda Fang, who was in the fifth grade at the time, unveiled a functional model of a flood monitor using solar power with the assistance of her teacher, Michelle Lacerna. It involves the use of automatic sensors to gauge any increase in water levels and send out warning alarms for those at risk of flooding from the nearby rivers.
Fang employed a mini-grid modeled after Villa del Rio Village and demonstrated how the system would work through simulated flood threats and community-based response systems.
The presentation also involved a policy dialogue, with the grade-schooler engaging in a discussion about local government preparedness, hazard maps, and public information dissemination with Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival.
The local official stated that the well-being of the citizens is what the Local Government Unit (LGU) always considers paramount. The official went on to say that, in cases of extreme weather conditions, all the main attention is immediately turned towards evacuation efforts.
In response to future structural dangers, the Archival firm identified current interventions taken by the city, such as vigorous efforts in reforesting for natural water absorption, rainwater harvesting practices, and the installation of catchments to address urban run-off.
Archival commended the student's community initiative, stressing that such projects highlight the importance of disaster preparedness at an early stage and youth involvement in the process.
Written by Jasmine Parohinog
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