Tanauan Leyte, as one of the least affected locations following Typhoon HAIYAN's devastation, has been provided opportunities for various rehabilitation projects to aid in recovery and to prioritize disaster risk reduction and management. One of such projects was the establishment of designated Evacuation Centers in various priority areas throughout typhoon-affected towns. As a result, additional research was conducted in areas critical to the development of improved Evacuation Centers. The following barangays have been designated in Tanauan's coastal area as the most vulnerable to typhoons, surges, and other natural calamities. Manpower was employed to assist in the soil exploration process, which included the use of proper equipment and apparatuses for soil mechanic examination. Soil samples were collected in a systematic manner using an auger boring method and a soil penetration test at a depth of three to six meters, labeled, and placed in labelled containers. Soil Penetration Testing was performed to ascertain the soil carrying capacity as a basis for construction design and to prescribe a resilient structure. The water content and liquid limit are calculated in preparation for liquefaction. The results demonstrate the differences in soil classification, bearing capacity, and sensitivity to liquids among the five barangays investigated. The findings indicate that, with the exception of one barangay, the proposed locations for the four barangays are capable of supporting a two-story structure provided that the structure complies with the national building code for an evacuation center.