Since flood-related risks and damages are the immediate concern of local communities, their cooperation and participation in O&M of flood management structures and measures as well as disaster response should be enhanced. Programs should incorporate the participation of stakeholders and the identification of their corresponding roles in watershed protection, flood mitigation and disaster preparedness and response measures. With advocacy and capacity-building assistance from the DILG, LGUs are expected at the forefront of implementing localized CCA and DRRM plans. The government would be required to appropriate the resources needed for both manpower and funding to facilitate smoother operationalization. Financing frameworks should also be developed to provide for the necessary capacity development programs as well as O&M activities of flood control structures and facilities.
Finally, the responsibilities among stakeholders should be clearly defined to promote greater coordination among implementing agencies and LGUs, particularly during the implementation and O&M phases of flood control projects, and to enhance accountabilities.