Plan de prevención y mitigación de desastres naturales en la cabecera parroquial Puerto Misahuallí

Abstract

Abstract: This project aims to develop a preliminary disaster risk prevention and mitigation plan for flooding in Puerto Misahuallí, with the objective of minimizing its adverse social, economic, and environmental impacts, particularly in rural communities with limited resources. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, incorporating surveys administered to 399 residents, an interview with a provincial assembly member, and a documentary analysis of prior research on risk management. These methodologies facilitated the identification of high-risk areas, community vulnerabilities, and social dynamics influencing disaster response capacity. The findings indicate that the most severely affected areas are located near the Misahuallí River, where recurrent flooding results in substantial material losses and environmental degradation. Key contributing factors include intense rainfall and the absence of effective mitigation measures. Based on these insights, the project proposes a comprehensive framework encompassing preventive, mitigative, and emergency response strategies. The plan emphasizes a participatory approach that integrates local communities and their ancestral knowledge. Core interventions include awareness campaigns, enhancements to drainage infrastructure, and initiatives to strengthen community resilience, thereby improving adaptive capacity and recovery in the face of future climatic threats.