The local government of Quezon City, in cooperation with the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute (UP RI) – Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) Center, launched its Internet of Things (IoT)-based decision support (DSS) system during the turnover event held at the QC DRRM Building, Kalayaan Avenue, Quezon City Hall last June 13, 2023. The event was attended by the end users of the system, as well as some of the members of the Quezon City Drainage Master Plan (QCDMP) Technical Working Group.
As part of the formulation of the Quezon City Drainage Master Plan, the UP RI – NOAH Center provided technical assistance in the establishment of the IoT-based DSS in QC. The IoT is a new technology that utilizes interconnected wireless sensors and devices to capture and transfer data. This enables the local government to implement data-driven solutions in response to hazards in their communities.
The UP RI – NOAH Center, led by their Executive Director, Dr. Mahar Lagmay, demonstrated the features of the Quezon City IoT website. There were also several discussions regarding the specifications of the instruments that were installed in the City as well as the troubleshooting protocols to be implemented.
Sensors were set up at critical locations all over Quezon City to observe and measure street floods and rainfall. These sensors are cost-effective and require minimal maintenance. Data recorded by the sensors may be accessed publicly through the UP NOAH studio.
