In a decisive move to fight the ongoing flooding problem in Noveleta, Mayor Davey Reyes-Chua issued Executive Order No. 2, which requires increased municipal efforts to clean canals and streets in all barangays.
The executive order is part of the local government’s ongoing “Action Against Floods!” campaign.
Under EO No. 2, the town will regularly de-clog drainage systems, clear canals, and sweep public roads, with a special focus on flood-prone areas. The order highlights that flood prevention requires a community-wide effort.
Leading the initiative, Mayor Chua also announced the creation of a new task groupโthe Mayorโs Auxiliary Force (MAF). The MAF will work in coordination with barangay personnel to oversee and enforce the clean-up operations in their respective communities.
The following areas have been identified as high-risk zones for perennial flooding during sudden downpours: Barangay San Rafael I, Barangay San Rafael II, particularly Molave Street and the Countryside Subdivision, Barangay San Rafael III, Barangay San Juan, especially near the 7-Eleven area, Barangay Salcedo II, especially the Pechayan area, and in the vicinity around Noveleta National High School (Salud Subdivision, also in Brgy. San Rafael II)
Local authorities are urging residents in these areas to remain vigilant and proactive, and to report any blocked canals or waste accumulation to their barangay offices.
With the monsoon season already bringing heavy rains, this executive order is expected to play a key role in protecting communities and minimizing flood-related disruptions. | via Ruel Francisco – PIA Cavite
