Emergency Rescue Operations and Disaster Relief Management

[kiretoce]

Link to Thread 1 in the Archives.

[ManilaBoy45]

A Powerful 6.1 magnitude quake has rattled most of Luzon island around 0618 hours on sunday based on USGS monitors, PhilVocs has it at 6.0 at a depth of only 12 kilometers off the coast of Zambales ...

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquak...usb000ahkr.php

http://volcano.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/..._2218_B2F.html

[absinthe_888]

The President will be in Marikina tomorrow for the formal launching of Project NOAH.

www.noah.dost.gov.ph

[tj_brewed]

All major streets of Davao City are monitored in real time 24/7 at the Public Safety Command Center which was opened to visiting newsmen. The facility initially cost P750-M.
Photo by Ric Gonzales

Originally Posted by eflex

http://www.mindanaotimes.net/new-tec...y-initiatives/

New technology to further boost city’s security initiatives
26 June 2012

The city government inked Tuesday an agreement with multinational firm IBM Corp. to establish the Public Safety Command Center (PSCC) as the world’s first intelligent operation system.


The agreement was signed by Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and Mariels Almeda Winhoffer, president and country manager of IBM-Philippines, at around 3 p.m. in PSCC in New SIR, Matina.

Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio said the city government is investing P128 million for the project following a bidding earlier this year. The system is scheduled to be installed in August and the turnover is scheduled in May 2013.




Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and Mariels Almeda Winhoffer, country general manager of IBM- Philippines sign the agreement for the establishment of the intelligent operations system in the Public Safety and Security Command Center. RENE B. LUMAWAG

“We believe that building a safer city will bring us one step closer to our ultimate goal of becoming a major growth pole in the international market,” she said.

The IBM will help the city government scale-up its existing security measures through the establishment of the new system by integrating the operations into a single system, infused with advanced technologies.

Lope Doromal, chief technology officer of IBM-Philippines, explained that the project is part of its “smarter cities” advocacy. He said the company is optimistic it can tweak the minor issues in the PSCC for more efficient service.

He said the IOC solution is integrated with advanced technologies such as multi-channel unified communication, video analytics software and Global Positioning System location tracking. The video analytics software, for instance, could help the PSCC monitor the closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras.

Citing the study of IBM, he said the attention span of an individual monitoring two screens at one time decreases after 20 minutes. The video analytics software will add another “eye” on the extra monitors.
“It will enhance the ability to track traffic and crime related incidences,” he said.

Duterte-Carpio said the system is crucial because they are planning to install more CCTV cameras in 10 sites including city hall, Rizal Park, Sangguniang Panlungsod, People’s Park and Sta. Ana Wharf. The additional units are on top of the 16 CCTV cameras already placed on street intersections to monitor traffic violators.

The IBM technology will further provide the PSCC with capabilities like a single operational platform to monitor and respond to a wide range of safety related incidences; real time situational awareness through Geographical Information System, video feeds and GPS-enabled patrolling vehicles.

The technology will also feature an early warning system to monitor key risk indicators and a simplified dashboard view to help gauge the performance of the device.

Winhoffer said the IBM supports the city’s vision to create a smart and safe city. She said they are looking to establish the similar system in Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu in Cebu and Makati.

“This solution will enable Davao to effectively address a wide spectrum of public safety and security related incidences pertaining to healthcare, fire outbreaks, accidents, flooding, crime tracking and the security of important locations—-making Davao a model city in terms of livability and safety,” she said.

Originally Posted by dinabaw

City of Davao and IBM Collaborate to Build a Smarter City

Philippine City will implement IBM’s Intelligent Operations Center to improve public safety


Armonk, NY and Davao, Philippines - 27 Jun 2012: IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the Davao City Government today announced an agreement to help the city scale-up its existing Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC) by integrating city operations into a single system, infused with advanced technologies, to further enhance public safety operations in the city.

Davao City, considered the nerve center of the Southern Philippines in the Mindanao region, has undergone a tremendous transformation over the last decade. The collaboration with IBM will contribute to the City’s vision to emerge as the premier socio-economic and tourism center in Mindanao and across East ASEAN as well as the Asia-Pacific region.

Using IBM’s Intelligent Operations Center (IOC), the PSSCC will have a centralized dashboard view that will allow the city to monitor events and operations in real time. This comprehensive view will enable officials to better predict and plan for potential issues.

To enable Davao’s smarter city transformation, the IOC will integrate multiple city agencies in the PSSCC to improve interdepartmental collaboration and enhance the management of Davao’s four pillars of public safety: crime prevention and suppression; emergency response; threat prevention and response; and traffic management.

“We believe that building a safer city will bring us one step closer to our ultimate goal of becoming a major growth pole in the international market,” said Mayor Sara Duterte, Davao City. “By integrating information collected from multiple agencies that are dedicated to protecting the welfare of citizens, we are setting the foundation for a more efficient and safer environment that will foster economic growth.”

To address the unique needs of Davao, the IOC solution is integrated with advanced technologies such as video analytics software, multi-channel unified communication and Global Positioning System (GPS) location tracking. It will provide Davao’s PSSCC with capabilities including:

* A single operational platform which will enable coordination between Davao City agencies involved in responding to public safety incidences. The platform will enable PSSCC to monitor and respond to a wide range of safety related incidences from a central location.
* Real time situational awareness through Geographic Information System (GIS), video feeds and GPS-enabled patrolling vehicles. Using IBM Business Partner Unified Edge's Radio Connect for Sametime technology, the PSSCC team will be able to coordinate the city's multiple communications channels including radios, phones, videos and instant messaging to ensure seamless collaboration with first responders and speed incident response time.
* Standard operating procedures defined for different public safety incidences that will improve the overall operational efficiency.
* Video analytics capabilities that will enhance the ability to track traffic and monitor events at important public venues like city hall, the airport and malls.
* An “early warning system” that monitors Key Risk Indicators (KRI) and allows the city to take action in a collaborative manner.
* A simplified dashboard view for executives to help measure the performance of public safety operations with Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

“IBM supports Davao’s vision to create a smart and safe city by applying advanced technologies to existing infrastructure to improve city management and efficiency. Forward thinking cities like Davao are paving the way for the development of similar smarter cities projects around the globe,” said Mariels Almeda Winhoffer, President and Country General Manager, IBM Philippines. “This solution will enable Davao to more effectively address a wide spectrum of public safety and security related incidences pertaining to healthcare, fire outbreaks, accidents, flooding, crime tracking and the security of important locations – making Davao a model city in terms of livability and safety.”

IBM has a 75-year long history in the Philippines as an active member of the local community. Since opening its first Manila office in 1937, IBM has expanded its business and presence beyond Manila in line with the country’s continued rapid economic transformation and IBM’s geographic expansion strategies.

IBM's IOC solutions draw on experience gained from over 2,000 Smarter Cities projects with cities around the world, and assets from IBM's hardware, software, services and research divisions. With flexibility and scalability, the IOC can be extended to support a wide range of city services such as water management and intelligent transportation among others.

For more information on IBM Smarter Cities, visit www.ibm.com/press/smartercities.
Contact(s) information

[tj_brewed]

Published on Jul 9, 2012 by IBMSingapore

Keeping our cities safe is a critical factor in their economic viability. Mark Cleverley, Director, Public Safety Solutions at IBM, shares with us the issues cities are facing globally with public safety and how IBM is helping cities like Rio De Janeiro in Brazil and Davao in The Philippines create solutions for public safety.

Davao @ 3:23 to 5:01

[tj_brewed]

Davao City's 911 - featured during GMA's Rescue 2nd Year Anniversary. (July 12, 2012 episode)

[eflex]

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[Nabartek]

Ingat nalang sa mga nanadyan na inuulan

On the other hand, when will Filipinos learn? Mukhang clogged nanaman ang drainaige since sa dami ng nakikita kong pics, masmarami pa ata yung lumulutang na basura kesa sa taong nastranded.

[Nabartek]

Wow, mukhang umaarangkada ang pharmaceuticals....

Tama bang ipagkalat na kelangan gumamit ng doxycycline para maiwasan daw ang Leptospirosis?

Sure, it is anti-bacterial pero kung may bad bacteria ka, dun talaga gagana. Kapag kinuha before ka nabacteria, baka yung good bacteria sa katawan mo ang patayin nya at ma immune yung bad bacteria sa future dyan sa gamot na yan.

[Parchie]

Originally Posted by Nabartek

Ingat nalang sa mga nanadyan na inuulan

On the other hand, when will Filipinos learn? Mukhang clogged nanaman ang drainaige since sa dami ng nakikita kong pics, masmarami pa ata yung lumulutang na basura kesa sa taong nastranded.

High tide daw ang rason at bakit matagal humupa ang baha! Kailangan na talagang mai-repaso ang flood control assumptions ng mga bayan-bayan dito sa atin!

[Nabartek]

We can't control high tide (unless gusto nilang pasabugin ang buwan a la Armageddon movie ), the amount of rainfall.... but we can do our best to minimize the devastating effects.

I guess, people are finding excuse to excuse the lazy and thieveing politicians....

I guess, people get what they deserve?

[Parchie]

Originally Posted by Nabartek

We can't control high tide (unless gusto nilang pasabugin ang buwan a la Armageddon movie ), the amount of rainfall.... but we can do our best to minimize the devastating effects.

I guess, people are finding excuse to excuse the lazy and thieveing politicians....

I guess, people get what they deserve?

Yeah. We will sound like damaged old record discs that keeps repeating the same tracks over and over!
We have a very long way to go to mature as a people! Kumbaga sa features ng early computers: WYSIWYG --> what you see is what you get!

[bartstrife99]

dapat talaga malawakang drainage system, idol ko ang davao hitech.

[Christian_123]

Just OT for a little...

Manggahan floodway's current state:


Photo source: Link


Manggahan floodway, kuha ko lang a few hours ago:



Hinde nagbabago ang water level mula kahapon pa. Parang ondoy uli ito...

[ManilaBoy45]

PAGASA Severe Flood Warning 'RED' has been Lifted Around NCR as of 0300 Hours and has Been Replaced by Flood Warning 'GREEN' ...

[Nabartek]

Three things the government should do:

Massive overhaul of drainage system and irrigation in the country
Systematic collection of garbage with emphasis on recycling
Seriously fine offenders(those who dump their garbage). Problema sa maraming Pinoy, tamad pagdating sa paglilinis at pagaayos ng basura nila. Provided na nga yung segregation trash sa kanila, pinaghahalo pa rin ang recycables sa trash. Maybe the government should do what the US is going in this regard. Exchange recycables for cash esp yung mga bote at aluminun. Sa nakikita ko ngayon, mga scavengers lang nagrerecycle ng mga yan Buti pa sila marunong magrecycle at pati basura ng iba nirerecycle

[Waldenstrom]

Originally Posted by Nabartek

Wow, mukhang umaarangkada ang pharmaceuticals....

Tama bang ipagkalat na kelangan gumamit ng doxycycline para maiwasan daw ang Leptospirosis?

Sure, it is anti-bacterial pero kung may bad bacteria ka, dun talaga gagana. Kapag kinuha before ka nabacteria, baka yung good bacteria sa katawan mo ang patayin nya at ma immune yung bad bacteria sa future dyan sa gamot na yan.

No. It won't kill your good bacteria. Doxycycline as a prophylactic drug is only taken once a week or for 3-5 days(depending on the case) and this won't cause bacterial resistance. If you don't have the baceria and you took this, it will just pass out of your system after 36-44 hours.

However, I advise everyone to only take this medication with the supervision of your physician so as to know if this medication is really indicated for you and to observe any adverse effects.

The info circulating in the social networking sites came from PSMID's website and is intended as a guideline only for the doctors.

[Nabartek]

Don't you think that is the problem by circulating it in social networking sites?

It creates well, panic. Almost everybody is saying posting people exposed to flood should take it rather than seeking medical assistance first. One thing that does seem to have been omitted(at the last ones circulated in networking sites) is that pregnant women should not just take it. My nursing friends started posting caution about that drug too esp that people not familiar with drugs can take the message at face value.


Being exposed to anti-bacterial drug without really needing. Even topical anti-bacterial should not be taken like it's candy. The effects may not be acute but in a long term, when you keep doing this, it's gonna take on your immune system.

Imagine people just taking that drug every time they charge in floodwater.

They should be more careful on disseminating infos like this.

[AmbutLang]

Originally Posted by Nabartek

Three things the government should do:

Massive overhaul of drainage system and irrigation in the country
Systematic collection of garbage with emphasis on recycling
Seriously fine offenders(those who dump their garbage). Problema sa maraming Pinoy, tamad pagdating sa paglilinis at pagaayos ng basura nila. Provided na nga yung segregation trash sa kanila, pinaghahalo pa rin ang recycables sa trash. Maybe the government should do what the US is going in this regard. Exchange recycables for cash esp yung mga bote at aluminun. Sa nakikita ko ngayon, mga scavengers lang nagrerecycle ng mga yan Buti pa sila marunong magrecycle at pati basura ng iba nirerecycle

Dito sa NYC once a week ang recycle pick-up. Regular garbage 3 times a week. Recycle items mix with regular garbage if caught will be fines $50. My next door neighbor was fined for not using the right color bag.

[Nabartek]

Here in CA, trash bins (big ones) are provided by the city. We have one for trash, for recycables and for green(leaves, branches, etc).

Hindi pa kasama dyan yung aluminum, plastic at bote na binebenta.

Maybe the Philippines should start something similar like the CA CRV (dunno what your version is in NY) so that people will be tempted to segregate stuff since they can sell these. Sa Pilipinas, mga scavengers lang nakadiskubre nun

From my experiences in the Philippines, there are local government that tried to encourage its citizens to recycle and segregate. Yun nga lang walang punishment kaya walang paki. Mga Pinoy talaga, kelangan ba totalitarian regime para maging responsable? Yung sa Baguio nga, pati trash bins na pangsegregate na prinovide ng local govt ay ninananakaw..plus kahit may hiwalay na mga bins eh pinaghahalo pa rin ang trash at recycle. Now, the same people are complaining that the gov't is not doing about the "trash crisis". Eh sa wala nang may gustong tumanggap ng basura ng city eh...If only they participated in segregation, the trash sent to landfills could have been reduced.