Quezon City Drainage Master Plan

Internet of Things (IoT)

 

The Internet of Things (IoT), is a pilot project of UP Resilience Institute with the local government of Quezon City.

The data on public government facilities are shared by the Quezon City Government with the UP Resilience Institute for the purpose of disseminating calamity-related information displayed in UP-NOAH and in the Quezon City Government website.

The flood hazard simulations for Quezon City as displayed on this website are conducted for the purpose of the formulation of the City’s Drainage Master Plan. Contents, data, and information generated by IoT weather and flood sensors deployed by the Quezon City Government are exclusive property of Quezon City.

The information provided by the QC LGU on the NOAH website is for general information purposes only. All data, contents and functionalities on the sire are provided in good faith. The QC LGU makes no representation or warranty of any kind, regarding the completeness and accuracy of data/information in the UP-NOAH website. The QC LGU is not liable for any loss or damage attributed to the use and reliance on any information found on the said website.

Moreover, the process of gathering information displayed in this website is subject to the intellectual property rights of the Quezon City Government and the UP Resilience Institute and therefore cannot be utilized, in whole or in part, without their prior consent or authorization

This initiative is in consonance with Republic Act No. 10121 or the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act 2010 which requires Local Government Units to provide precautionary measures, raise public awareness and induce preparedness to its constituents against natural calamities and disasters. Section 12, (c) of RA No. 10121 provides:

“Section 12. Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO).

(c) The provincial, city and municipal DRRMOs of BDRRMCs (Barangay) shall perform the following functions with impartiality given the emerging challenges brought by disasters of our times:

(3) Consolidate local disaster risk information which includes natural hazards, vulnerabilities, and cllimate change risks, and maintain a local risk map;

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(5) Operate a multi-hazard early warning system, linked to disaster risk reduction to provide accurate and timely advice to national or local emergency response organizations and to the general public, through diverse mass media, particularly radio, landline communications, and technologies for communication within rural communities;

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(9) Identify, assess and manage the hazards vulnerabilities and risks that may occur in their locality;

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(10) Disseminate information and raise public awareness about those hazards, vulnerabilities and risks, their nature, effects, early warning signs and countermeasures;”

Moreover, Section 7, Rule 6 of Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10121 provides:

Section 7, Rule 6 –

“Information and Public awareness on Hazards, Vulnerabilities and Risks – Each LGU shall provide an area within its jurisdiction where hazard maps and contingency plans for major hazards anre prominently displayed. In addition, information shall also be disseminated through the internet and printed materials such as newsletters, brochures and pamphlets.”