Disaster Risk ReductionDOST National and Regional Initiatives

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

PHL-MICROSAT

The PHL MicrosatProgram aims to build, launch and effectively utilize micro-satellite technology for multispectral, high precision earth observation.

Program Overview

DIWATA I

Diwata-1, was launched from the International Space Station (ISS) on the first quarter of 2016. It will be a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite with an estimated altitude of 400 to 420 kilometers and a speed of around 7 kilometers per second.

Payload

1. High Precision Telescope (HPT)

2. Multispectral Imager with LCTF (MSI)

3. Wide Field CCD, Panchromatic (WFC)

4. Medium Field CCD, Color (MFC)

DIWATA 2

• Determining the extent of damages from disasters

• Monitoring natural and cultural heritage sites

• Monitoring changes in vegetation

• Observing cloud patterns and weather disturbances

Payload

1. High Precision Telescope (SMI)

2. Spaceborne Multispectral Imager (SMI) with Liquid Crystal Tunable Filter (LCTF)

3. Wide Field Camera (WFC)4. Middle Field Camera (MFC)5. Enhanced Resolution

Camera (ERC)6. Amateur Radio Unit (ARU)

It is expected to provide remote sensing information that help address the needs of the Philippines for

assessment of damages associated with disasters, as well as studying agriculture, fishery, forestry and

changes in the environment.

DEPLOYMENT OF EARLY WARNING SYSTEM IN DISASTER PRONE AREAS

The DEWS is a project undertaken in cooperation with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) and DOST Regional Offices.

It involves the installation of hydrometeorological devices (hydromets) such as Automated Rain Gauge (ARG) and Water Level Monitoring Station (WLMS) in different river systems and secondary tributaries to provide data that will be useful in protecting the lives, property and livelihood in various communities.

To complement these systems of hydrometeorologicaldevices, an early warning system composed of sirens or beacons will be installed in communities affected by floods. The use of sirens or beacons as early warning of natural hazards is one of global best practices in informing unsuspecting communities thus improving disaster risk reduction.

Community-Based

Flood Early

Warning Station

(CBFEWS)

Warning Levels

WARNING SCRIPT

1. ALERT level – PAG-IINGAT AT PAGHAHANDA

Ang babalang ito ay para sa pag-iingat at paghahanda ng publiko, dahil

ang 'lebel' ng tubig mula sa malapit na ilog ay umabot na sa

pamantayang PAGHAHANDA at ito’y patuloy na tumataas at tinatayang

tataas pa. Ang lahat ng mga naninirahan sa tabi ng ilog at karatig pook

ay pinapayuhang mag-ingat.

2. ALARM level — HUMANDA NA SA PAGLIKAS

Ang babalang ito ay paghahanda na sa paglikas. Sa kasalukuyan, ang

'lebel' ng tubig ay patuloy na tumataas at umabot na sa pamantayang

NAKAKABAHALA. Ang pagbaha ay inaasahan sa mga patag at

mabababang karatig pook. Pinapayuhan ang lahat ng mga naninirahan

sa tabi ng ilog at mabababang pook na mag-ingat at maghanda na sa

paglikas.

3. CRITICAL level – PAGLIKAS o EVACUATION

Ang babalang ito ay paglikas o evacuation. Ang 'lebel' ng tubig mula

sa malapit na ilog ay patuloy sa pagtaas at umabot na sa

pamantayang MAPANGANIB na inaasahang magdudulot ng

malawakang pagbaha sa kapatagan at mabababang lugar.

Pinapayuhan ang lahat ng mga naninirahan sa tabi ng ilog at

karatig pook na lumikas na at magtungo sa pinakamalapit na

evacuation center.

4. TERMINATION OF WARNING ISSUE

Ang 'lebel' ng tubig mula sa malapit na ilog ay tuluyan nang bumaba

at ito ay hindi na magdudulot ng panganib sa mga naninirahan

malapit sa ilog. Lahat ng babala sa pagbaha ay tinigil na.

Bgy. Andap, before and after typhoon Pablo images

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Lagmay et al., 2013Aerial view of debris flow deposit at Barangay Andap, New Bataan, Compostela Valley

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1.5 m

7.5-9 m

Debris flow field in New Bataan, Compostela Valley

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Debris flow field in New Bataan, Compostela Valley

Debris flow field in New Bataan. Volume of deposit – 25-30 million cubic meters

Is a hazard and risk simulation software that aims to produce hazard and risk maps IMMEDIATELY after the occurrence of a strong a potentially damaging earthquake.

1. PRODUCES SEISMICE HAZARD MAPSa. Ground Shakingb. Liquefactionc. Earthquake-induced Landslidesd. Tsunamis

2. BUILDS EXPOSURE DATABASEa. Population, buildings, bridges, lifelines, critical facilities, hospitals, fire stations,

etc.3. COMPUTES EARTHQUAKE RISK

a. Physical Damageb. Fatalitiesc. Economic Loss

GEOSAFER MINDANAO

Geo-informatics for the Systematic Assessment of Flood Effects and Risks for a Resilient Mindanao: aimed to cover the rest of Mindanao flood-prone areas with flood hazard maps through the cooperation of 5 Higher Education Institutions from Mindanao

Flood Modelling

Components ofairborne LIDAR survey:- GPS- IMU- Laser Rangefinder

Project HANDA

is an ICT-enabled Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) system developed by DOST CALABARZON used in the dissemination of disaster-related updates.

monitoring of data from ASTI-developed hydrometsensors and warning/alarming of LGUs.

weather bulletins from pagasa and volcano and earthquake bulletins from phivolcs

TextBLASTDisaster Manager

Direct Input

Disaster Manager

via celphone

Cellular Site

NHA Bangkal

Talomo

Matina Aplaya

BDDRMO Warning:

Kusog ug padayon ang

pag-ulan sa Marilog area.

Balusong river at Level 8.

Prepare for pre-emptive

evacuation at Matina

Aplaya and NHA Bangkal

areas.

Send Receive

TEXTBLAST (Text Broadcast Level Automated Sending Tool)

Development of a system that integrates Project HANDA to existing SMS based information system of OCD XI.

Other source of information

Mobile Applications

Flood

Patrol

ARKONOAH

Raincheck

PH

Flood Patrol

ARKO

Department of Science and TechnologyNationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards

RaincheckPH

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