Presentation ECOP 20141124

Disaster Preparedness for Businesses: Lessons Learned from the Haiyan /

Yolanda ExperienceNovember 2014

Leyte Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Tacloban City Chamber of Commerce & Industry

• Key Considerations and Impact of super typhoon Yolanda on the economy and businesses in Tacloban City and Eastern Visayas

• Disaster Preparedness in an enterprise considering the experience during Typhoon Yolanda,

• Lessons Learned: Measures and mechanisms to better prepare for similar disasters in the future

• Support needed from both government and private sector to mitigate the losses of businesses and ensure a more resilient business community during calamities

Key Considerations & Impact

• On 08 November 2013, Super Typhoon Haiyan (Philippine Name: Yolanda) hit the country with winds of up to 378 km/hr and storm surges of 4 to 7 meters high.

• Tacloban city is the regional hub of Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) and 1 of the fastest growing highly urbanized cities in the country, sustained the greatest damage to housing, business, and infrastructure.

• To date, the city is still reeling from the aftermath of the disaster.


• PREPARATION IS KEY• UNDERSTANDING THE MESSAGE is equally important for all

stakeholders -- the forecasters, media, key DRR officials and general public

• Unfortunately, majority of businesses (and government) did not fully appreciate and understand the gravity of the super typhoon coming our way– STORM SURGE? WHAT’S THAT? (At all levels from top govt DRR

officials down to majority of the business owners/general public)– SCENARIO PLANNING > OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES for

takeover, prioritization, distribution of basic food/non-food supplies/commodities

– NO CONSULTATION WITH THE LOCAL BUSINESS SECTOR DURING RDRRMC/CDRRMC MEETINGS• Enough food and bottled water for at least 2 weeks for entire

4 million population in Eastern Visayas stored in Tacloban• More strategic pre-deployment of DRR personnel, security

forces and equipment• Don’t forget small but critical details = SatPhone, Updated

Accurate Forecasts


• Tacloban and Eastern Visayas’ geographic location lies in the path of the 20 typhoons on average that hit the country every year

• It is also situated in that part of Leyte island where a “funnel” effect occurs and which tends to invite the strongest storm surges

• Its physiographic characteristics makes it vulnerable to many forms of natural disasters

1. Our Geographic realities


• Of the 30,513 totally damaged houses in our city, 90% are along the coast. The number of partially damaged houses is 23,718.

• 42 of the city’s 138 barangays have coasts and lowlands considered as danger zones. These danger zones are mostly occupied by informal settler families.

• Of houses totally damaged, about 10,000 belong to the urban poor. Most of their sources of livelihood have been destroyed by the typhoon.

2. Yolanda’s impact on Shelter and Livelihood

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• Over 6,000 people still stay in tents, schools and other evacuation centers which disrupted classes and other functions.

• All the city’s 7 hospitals (2 gov’t, 5 private) and 17 barangay health centers have sustained major structural and equipment damage.

• 90% of all pre-schools, elementary and high schools, and universities were badly damaged; a few are not planning to re-open.

• Some 36 public buildings incurred major damage to roofs, ceilings, windows, electrical and plumbing systems

3. Yolanda’s impact on Social Facilities and Services

Key Considerations

• As of March 31, 2014, 100 percent out of the city’s 138 barangays have power supply. 82 percent (29,784 out of 35,937 connections) have been energized.

• Water services have also been restored as of November 2013 however the water supply only covers 35% of the city’s requirements.

• While major drainage channels have been cleared, they will require upgrading and security to keep them permanently functional.

• Communication land-lines are not yet fully restored.

4. State of lifeline Infrastructure and Utilities


• The Private Business Sector in Tacloban was largely forced to self-recover during the critical first 6 months after Yolanda. Critical low-interest soft loans only became available on the 7th month onwards. As of Oct 31, 2014, nearly 8,000 (49%) out of 16,473 businesses in 2013 have registered/renewed their licenses in Tacloban

• Agricultural production, fishing trading has been severely disrupted (affecting mainly poor fishermen and small traders) especially in the rest of Eastern Visayas. Negative 6.6% GRDP for AHFF in 2013. Continuous decline since 2006.

5. State of Commerce and Industry

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Comparison

Pre- and Post-Disaster Comparison

PRE-DISASTER POST-DISASTEREconomic hub of trade and commerce and services in Eastern Visayas; Highly Urbanized City (HUC)

Severely crippled supply-chain, distribution, storage and services infrastructure such as privately-owned warehouses, cold-storage facilities, logistics/distribution facilities resulting in increased prices of basic and prime commodities affecting all cities, municipalities and provinces in the entire Eastern Visayas region

Looting caused greatest damage

Comparison


PRE-DISASTER POST-DISASTER16,473 total registered businesses in 2013

As of April 30, 2014, only 20% (3,340 out of 16,473) of businesses have registered compared to the previous year; 72 businesses have filed for temporary closure and 115 filed for permanent closure;

As of end of Oct 2014, nearly 8,000 (49%) establishments have registered

Key Considerations


PRE-DISASTER POST-DISASTER44,066 jobs were generated by private local business operations in 2013 in Tacloban; 3.2% unemployment rate; 26.32% underemployment

For the period January to April 2014, a total 10,558 jobs were generated by private local business operations in Tacloban representing a 76% decline/contraction compared to 2013; 800+ affected fisher folk and 300+ affected farmers

Key Considerations


PRE-DISASTER POST-DISASTER43 Banks; BSP Regional Branch Limited banking hours and inter-

bank/regional cheque clearing suspended during the first 90 days after the typhoon

Airport (12-14 flights daily; 24x7 operations)

Sea Port (under-utilized; one trip per week; cargo/freight only; daylight & high tide operations only)

Airport limited to daylight operations during first 8 months due to damaged navigational facilities; limited to small turbo-prop aircraft starting Sept 3, 2014 to present

Key Considerations


PRE-DISASTER POST-DISASTERSea Port:

• under-utilized;

• one regular trip per week Manila-Cebu-Tacloban;

• cargo/freight only;

• daylight & high tide operations only;

• expensive harbor pilot costs

• Became worse than before

• Extremely congested especially during first 6 months

• 3 docking berths: 2 for relief goods and 1 for commercial cargo

Key Considerations


PRE-DISASTER POST-DISASTERNet importer of food and non-food commodities

Large increase in food prices due to severe supply shortage and damage to supply-chain infrastructure facilities (warehouses, cold-storage)

Key Considerations


PRE-DISASTER POST-DISASTERRegional education center including allied support activities

All private schools sustained severe damage to buildings and facilities estimated at over P150 Million (provided by PACU EV President);

Rental housing/dormitories for students and workers severely damaged/destroyed;

Acute shortage of public transportation (public utility jeepneys, motorized tricycles)

Potentials & Opportunities(Pre and Post Disaster)

Our Human Resources

Potentials & Opportunities

• Tacloban City: 221,174 night-time population (NSO 2010); triples/quadruples during daytime especially on weekdays

• Eastern Visayas: around 4 million people

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Tacloban City is the Regional Commercial Center

Potentials & Opportunities

• Due to its strategic location, Tacloban City is the regional commercial center of Eastern Visayas -the gateway to the region, and the center of trade, commerce, industry, education, communication and technology.

• Our city is the home to the Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport, the seaport in San Pedro Bay, and the central warehousing hub of the critical supply-chain infrastructure

• The economy of Region VIII and other neighboring Regions are extensively linked with Tacloban’s services and urban facilities

Post Disaster Potentials & Opportunities

Economic & Livelihood Anchors

Short-Term

1. Construction

2. Trading

3. Agricultural Diversification

Medium to Long Term

4. Industrial Development

5. Tourism

6. Business Process

Outsourcing

7. Economic Infrastructure

Development

1. Construction

• Tacloban will rebuild (houses, institutions, infrastructure). This will require construction labor, which the currently unemployed can provide, with some skills adjustment.

• The rebuilding will spur ancillary industries and create a huge demand for a wide range of construction supplies as well as services.

• The construction of the 7,000 houses in Tacloban North will serve as the catalyst. This may generate about P300-500M labor cost. This amount can boost the purchasing power of the families and create an impact on the economy.

Economic Recovery and Rehabilitation Anchors


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2. Trading

• Tacloban has a huge market of 4 million people; it has to redeem its role as the region’s trading hub.

• A trading center can provide an impetus to the reemergence of Tacloban as the regional trading hub.

• Traders can establish a wide range of wholesale stores at the trading center which can also accommodate ancillary facilities such as a slaughterhouse, warehouses, cold storage, restaurants, and a transport terminal. ECONOMIC TRADE ROUTES

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• In addition to traditional means of support to fisher folks and rice and corn producers, new crops for cultivation and animals for raising will be introduced to create new opportunities for livelihood and food security.

• Areas for vegetable farms and for free-range poultry will be set aside in the government property in the north in collaboration with major supermarket chains in a contract farming arrangement.



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3. Agricultural Diversification (long term)

• Another area can be set aside for raising goats which has a huge market in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the USA.

• Agriculture and fisheries trigger a demand for other industries such as seed production, farm and fish farm equipment, implements and tools, farm and fish farm supplies, agro-processing, fish processing, feed mills, marketing, packaging and cold storage.



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Business Recovery Centers (BRC's)

• “network of centers” that will be the central point of collaboration between the private business sector, government and humanitarian aid/development agencies.

• The BRC’s will provide a comprehensive menu of support services spanning the whole life cycle of businesses -- from generation of business ideas, feasibility studies, market intelligence reports, business proposal preparation, to consultancy with starting and managing a business, including disaster preparedness planning. business continuity plan preparation, development and expansion.



BRC Regional HQ in Tacloban

BRC Provincial Satellite Office in Ormoc

BRC Major Functions:1. Livelihood and Basic MSME Support Services • Collaborate with govt line agencies and LGU’s to

complement/enhance/streamline delivery of basic services such as facilitating faster business permits/licensing registration. The BRC shall endeavor to identify service gaps so that appropriate programs can be developed through partnerships and alliance-building with stakeholders.

2. Investment Promotion and Business Matching

• The BRC will work with DTI and the different line agencies, LGUs and Local Chambers in Leyte and PCCI for investment generation, business-matching and expansion of trade (tourism, agriculture, manufacturing or services). This will likewise entail providing access to sources of market intelligence.



BRC Major Functions:3. Support to Workforce Development

• The Business Recovery Center will also focus on supporting and coordinating workforce development programs that are critical in ensuring availability of qualified manpower for MSMEs as well as the human resource requirements that will be generated by the reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in Yolanda-affected areas.

BRC Initial Priority Programs:1. Establish the Market Intelligence Unit (MIU) that will create and

maintain the Central Business Directory and Resource database. These include the survey of all enterprises in Leyte including skills mapping and matching with human resource initiatives of DTI, DILG, PCCI, TESDA, LGUs and other concerned agencies, updated cost of doing business profiles per province or major city/municipality, identification and packaging of business and investment opportunities. The business directory and resource database shall be available online thru a public portal.



BRC Initial Priority Programs:2. Inclusive Growth Strategy Workshop to harmonize and integrate the

various RRP’s (Recovery and Rehabilitation Plans) with the medium/long-term Regional Development Plan (RDP) with special emphasis on operationalizing and localizing inclusive growth plans and policies relevant and most appropriate within the context of Eastern Visayas



Overall Strategic Framework

Recovery and Rehabilitation

SOCIAL and SHELTER

(Land, Housing, Access to Electricity, Water, Education & Health

Services)

ENVIRONMENT(Protected Zones,

Waste Manage, Water Source)

INFRASTRUCTURE(Roads, Bridges, Public

Buildings)

ECONOMIC(Livelihood, Agriculture,

Trade/Commerce, Services)

Core Drivers of the City (what makes the city going?)

Actions would be - For whom? - Where? - What would

be done? - How? - When?

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Recovery and Rehabilitation Framework

LAND USE

SOCIAL and SHELTER

(Land, Housing, Access to Electricity, Water, Education & Health

Services)

ENVIRONMENT(Protected Zones,

Waste Manage, Water Source)

INFRASTRUCTURE(Roads, Bridges, Public

Buildings)

ECONOMIC(Livelihood, Agriculture,

Trade/Commerce, Services)

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Recovery and Rehabilitation Planning

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District Development Strategies & Policies

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North Coast: satellite urban center

Mid Coast: urban expansion and trading areaSouth Coast: redevelopment with urban expansion in lower risk inland areasUpland: conservation and protection area

Development Districts

LA LiveLos Angeles, California

Central Business District Extension

Tourist Oriented Commercial and Historic District (old CBD)

New Employment and Residential Area (light manufacturing/ agri business)

Transit and Trading Area and Satellite Government Center (Institutional)

Proposed Development Strategies

LA LiveLos Angeles, California

Parallel Diversion Road (North – South)

Public Transit System (Linking North, Mid and South Tacloban)

New Causeway from Airport to mainland (Transportation and Flood Control)

New East-West Connectors (Airport to Highway)

Biking and Walking

Proposed Movement Network

North Coast

Light industry or agri business

Township center with mixed use commercial

Aquaculture

New housing developments (mixed housing types)

*Potential new shipping port in Babatngon

Fish port

New water supply system

Coastal protection and conservation zone (mangroves)

Mid Coast

Mixed use (dominant commercial)

Institutional

Trading Area

Coastal Protection and Agriculture

South Coast

Revitalized and protected downtown and harbor

Mixed-use (dominant commercial)

Revitalized and protected airport

CBD Extension (higher density)

Resilience Strategies

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• Direct growth to the safer areas of the city.

• Disaster-resilient rebuilding policies (architecture and engineering provisions for future construction)

1. Development regulation for new building

Resilience strategies



NO DWELLING

ZONE



Land UsesUnsafe areas in Immediate Coast / No Dwelling Zone

(allowed uses within No Dwelling Zone )

Below Elev 5M Elev 5M & above Remarks

Residential No Dwelling Zone especially for houses, hotels, dorms, hospitals and places of domicile for people.

Low density and low rise development

Regular developments and MRBs.

Existing buildings of areas shall be allowed to remain subject to compliance with the city’s DRR retrofit requirement. New buildings shall be required to observe the city’s new building code from the onset.

Commercial Restricted to Tourism related commercial

Institutional Restricted to Tourism support offices & utilities

Industrial Restricted to Port oriented facilities)

Recreational Restricted to Coast project facility

Low density and low rise development for required structures.

Regular developments subject to restrictions on slope development.

Includes DENR protection lands

Agriculture & livestock raising

Restricted to farm facility except residential

Low rise facility (for existing and new developments)

Regular development Subject to the city’s new building code DRR provision.

Marine & fisheries Restricted to dock facility & sea farms

Low rise development for affiliated structures.

Upland fish farming and low rise development for affiliated structures.

Includes fishpond, market structures and marina

Physical Infrastructure Accessibility & coast protection projects (roads. bridges, causeways, breakwater, reclamation, etc.)

Roads and bridges including existing utilities and retaining structures.

Accessibility & utility projects (roads, bridges, dams, impounding ponds, retaining structures, revetments, etc.

City improvements mainly

Social Infrastructure Existing public buildings subject to DRR consideration retrofit.

Existing public buildings subject to DRR consideration retrofit.

Public buildings such as: civic centers, schools, clinics, city offices, hospitals, fire and police stations, museums, arenas, etc.

Retention of existing city investments in the old area and deployment of new investments to the appointed new development area of the city.


• Existing valuable assets of the city can remain and exist where they are but must be subject to DRR and CCA measures including policies for limited growth.

2. Revitalization & Rebuilding of Existing Assets

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• Today, Tacloban is rebuilding with available resources but will need important investments from the private sector thru the chamber-led Business Recovery Centers (BRC’s)

• Directed to strategic locations by effective land use policies, public and private investments together can ultimately support each other in a synergistic way under viable disaster-free settings.

3. Synergies with the private sector


Potential drivers of post-

disaster growth:

1. Construction

2. Trading


4. Industrial Development

5. Tourism

6. Business Process

Outsourcing

7. Economic Infrastructure

Development

4. Economic revitalization and Development


• Develop a culture of disaster preparedness in its constituents and those wishing to locate and do business in the city.

• To achieve this, the City Government shall prepare its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (TCDRRMP) with the following:• Early warning and

evacuation strategy• Contingency plans• Emergency response

proceduresStorm Surge Map

5. Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Plan


Storm Surge Map

5. Coastal buffer zones

Coastal Zones (along Bays & the San Juanico Strait)

• Coastal edges shall be replanted by Mangrove.

• Selected coastal areas shall be designated as water recreation zones or mariculture economic zones.

• Designed groynes (breakers) in the sea are proposed to mitigate damage to the ports by surges.

• The causeway linking the airport to seaport is under consideration.

CBD South Coastal/ Present Day

6. Urban design

Resiliency strategies

6. Coastal buffer zones

CBD South Coastal/ Present Day

Resiliency strategies

Programs, Projects & Activities

Economic RevitalizationWe revive our economic vitality and increase productivity; diversify our economy; increase food security; and maintain security of businesses.

EVRGC

Economic Projects (Immediate)

Immediate/ Short- Term

Medium Term

Restoration of public market, slaughterhouse and fishport

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Repair of bus terminal in Abucay

Restore airport operation to 24 hours and normal capacity

Micro Marshall Plan: Setup Permanent Emergency Soft Loan

Program for local businesses

Assistance to farmers and fisherfolk (equipment, seedlings,

subsidies)

Maintain sufficient PNP augmentation

Establish the Eastern Visayas Business Recovery Centers (BRC’s)


Support rehabilitation of private sector rice mills, warehouses &

cold storage facilities

EVRGC

Economic Projects (Immediate)

Restore/ augment sufficient number of public utility jeeps for

all intra city routes


Medium Term

Support repair and construction of boarding houses and dormitories

Skills training programs for construction related industries,

high-value agriculture and aquaculture

Livelihood programs for vulnerable groups (vendors, transport,

women, senior citizens)


Intra city bus system

EVRGC

Establishment of Food Terminal (Bagsakan) (for Feasibility Study)


Medium Term

Economic Projects (Medium to Long Term)

Development of Eastern Visayas Regional Growth Area (EVRGC) as light agri-industrial economic zone with New Sea Port in Babatngon municipality (for Review/ Study)

Establishment of corporate agriculture and aquaculture farms

(private or government) (for Study)

Document city heritage and formulate city tourism policy

Launch New Tourism Products and Establish Tourist Terminal Facility

Projected Impacts and Results of Housing Construction

TOTALLY DESTROYED PARTIALLY DAMAGEDNUMBER OF UNITS 30,513 23,718 Cost (200,000 per Unit) Cost (100,000 per Unit) Php6,102,600,000 Php2,371,800,000Labour 35% 40% 35% 40%Labour cost Php2,135,910,000 Php2,441,040,000 Php830,130,000 Php948,720,000

Jobs created (working days) 8,215,038 9,388,615 3,192,808 3,648,923Jobs created (person/weeks) 1,643,008 1,877,723 638,562 729,785Jobs created (person/years) 31,596 36,110 12,280 14,034Local jobs created (person/years @ 70% minimum) 22,117 25,277 8,596 9,824

Daily rate: Php260 (Tacloban) Hourly rate: Php53.25 (Manila) Daily rate: Ph426 (Manila)

Integrated Food Terminal near San Juanico Bridge (for further study)

Physical InfrastructureWe fast track repair and rehabilitation of physical infrastructure considering risk resilience and environmental and social responsiveness.

Repair of City Hall Building and other city government

property (P697M)

Repair of BridgesBurayan Bridge

Manlurit Bridge

EVRGC

Infrastructure Projects (restoration of lifelines)

Repair of Damaged Roads within the city

Immediate Repair of Tacloban Airport (c/o

National Government)


Medium Term

Clearing and declogging of drainage system

Support resilient power & communication systems

EVRGC

Pilot well(s) for Tacloban Housing Site

Study of water system for Tacloban North

Site development, utilities, community facilities for

Tacloban North

Infrastructure Projects (for new housing sites)


Potential Water Supply Sources for Tacloban North

Small water impounding with recreational facility

EVRGC

Construction of 4-lane road with sturdy shore protection

structure

San Jose Area

Infrastructure Projects (for resilience & economic development)

Road widening of Maharlika Highway & other key routes

Initiate talks for Babatngon Port Development

Medium Term

Proposed Road Improvements

Proposed Maharlika Highway

Improvement

EVRGC

Construction of Permanent Evacuation Facilities

San Jose Area

Infrastructure Projects (for resilience

& economic development)

Review of flood control structures along major rivers

Review masterplan of drainage system

Medium Term

Introduction of solar-powered street lights

Coastal Protection Options (for further study)

Seawater flood and storm surge protection

Combine safety measures with attractive shores

Coastal Protection Options (for further study)

Strategic Policies and Regulations

Recovery Plan Topic Proposed Policies and Regulations

1. Sustainable Land Use and Urban Design

Formulation of policy and measures for the “Safe and Unsafe Zones”

Updating of CLUP and CDP to mainstream disaster risk reduction and management and climate change adaptation

Preparation of local building ordinance to specifically include disaster mitigation regulations (localization of B.P. 220)

2. Shelter Reclassification of land for socialized housing

3. Economic Development

Enhancement of the city's Investment Incentives Code to complement and be consistent with the CLUP and CDP and TRRP

4. Cross Cutting Formulation and adoption of policy and measures for pre-emptive evacuation

Prepare the city's Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Plan

Policies and Regulations Matrix

Salamat!

#WeShallRiseAgain

#WeShallReturn

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