The Cavite Industrial Area-Flood Risk Management Project (CIA-FRIMP) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), in coordination with the Municipal Government of Kawit through its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, spearheaded an Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activity on disaster management for flood preparedness using an innovative 3D city model on January 15 to 16, 2025, at Emiliano Tria Tirona Memorial National Integrated High School in Kawit, Cavite.
A lecture on Flood Education using a 3D city Model with Minecraft was led by Mr. Keisuke Ono, Lecturer at Tohoku Institute of Technology in Japan, engaging 400 Grade 7 student attendees as part of the mission to instill disaster resilience among the youth.
The two-day initiative aimed to educate students about flood risks, preparedness measures, and the significance of community involvement in mitigating disaster impacts. The interactive 3D city model and Minecraft served as a powerful visual tool, allowing students to better understand flood scenarios and how these can affect their locality. By simulating real-life situations, students were able to visualize flood-prone areas, learn evacuation routes, and explore strategies to minimize risks.
Facilitators from CIA-FRIMP and Tohoku Institute of Technology guided the students through discussions on the causes of flooding, its structural and non-structural measures, and disaster education for flood management using 3D City Model with the popular video game Minecraft. The engaging nature of the activity encouraged active participation and fostered a deeper understanding of disaster risk reduction.
The IEC activity underscores the commitment of CIA-FRIMP, Provincial Government of Cavite and the local government of Kawit to building a safer and more resilient community by educating the younger generation on disaster preparedness. (OPIO)