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Protecting Your Property from Flood
Engr. Dr. Andreas Klippe, Clark, Pampanga
A German-made RS Demountable Flood Barrier installed, tried, and tested in
a residence in Commonwealth, Quezon City.
Whether you are a tenant or a landlord; whether your property is residential or commercial, living in South-
east Asia means dealing with rains and potential floods. Houses in the Philippines are under threat of being flood-
ed every rainy season. Now, it is getting worse due to climate change. But how do you protect your house?
How do you keep your business safe? Here are the TOP 4 ways to prepare and protect your property from flood.
Flooding Background for the Philippines
The Philippines has two seasons - dry and wet. As it is on the usual path of tropical typhoons, the country’s wet season gets even more
so. The majority of the Philippines is very flood-prone due to naturally low-lying living areas, poor sewage systems, poor drainage, or
congestion. You could be dealing with one or all of these problems.
TOP 4: Location makes the difference
Number 4 on our list is to choose your location wisely. You won’t have to deal with floods if you don’t choose a flood-prone area in
the first place. For example, Metro Manila and San Fernando, Pampanga are flood-prone. Both are less than 10 meters above sea level
and surrounded by creeks and rivers. A good enough rain can mean an inch or twelve of accumulated water. In San Fernando’s case,
consider the adjacent areas like Porac, Mabalacat, or Angeles which are 70 meters higher. Ask around and study the location first before
you move in.
TOP 3: Drainage and pumping might help
If you are already occupying a space, better drainage systems with greater pipes and gullies are a good investment. Flood-prone or not,
good pipes give you a good return on investment since they put in the work even with moderate rainfall. Take a look at how old your
place is and see if any maintenance has been done since it was built. Chances are if it’s old, it’s due for a check-up. Annual mainte-
nance and cleaning should be mandatory, too.
TOP 2: Insurance against flooding will only pay one time
If you’re looking for long-term options, try looking into home insurance. Non-life insurance providers offer comprehensive packages for
both homeowners and renters. This solution however does not seek to prevent the flooding. Insurance will only reimburse damages up
to a certain amount. It will only give you a one-time payout and should only be availed as an additional layer of security.
TOP 1: German Flood Barriers protect the house best
Long lasting, intelligent, and tangible, Flood barriers are made of light-weight, marine-grade aluminum and are installed in between the
entrances of your property. This technology has been invented in 1990 by Rainer Stepanek in Germany. Flood barriers are secured by
side channels with middle support(s) for longer distances. They can be quickly and easily installed by one person in case of rainfall.
After use, they are dismantled, stored, and can be reused again and again.
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