COMPUTER CONTROLLED ALERT SYSTEM FOR

NATURAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Lyza P. Bolo

Clarice G. Carreos

Reimarc G. Corpuz

Southern Luzon State University

College of Engineering

Month day, year

 Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

In the Philippines, a country often hit by natural disasters like typhoons,

earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions, having a reliable early warning system is crucial.

While cities have advanced technology for timely alerts, many smaller towns and rural

areas face challenges in getting timely information and sending out alerts during

disasters. The offices responsible for disaster management in these areas often have

limited resources. That's why it's important to create a system that helps them respond

quickly and effectively.

This research project aims to do just that by introducing a Computer Alert System

for Natural Disaster Preparedness. This system doesn't rely on fancy technology like

artificial intelligence. Instead, it's controlled directly by the local disaster management

offices. This way, the local authorities are in charge of making decisions and taking

action. This approach respects the knowledge and experience of these offices and

understands that using complicated technology might not be possible in places with

limited resources.

This system is really important because it helps bridge the gap in technology and

gives the local disaster management offices the tools they need to respond to disasters. It
provides an easy way for them to send out alerts based on their own assessments of the

situation. This is especially helpful for towns that are far from big cities or areas where

getting access to advanced technology is a challenge.

The way this system works is simple but very important. It doesn't constantly

monitor a lot of different sources or try to predict disasters. Instead, it relies on the local

disaster management offices to keep an eye on the current conditions. When they see a

threat, they can send a command through the system, which then sends out alerts to the

affected communities. This way, the alerts are based on accurate and current information

from local experts.

By creating and using this Computer Alert System, this research aims to empower

smaller towns and rural areas that might not have access to advanced technology. It's

expected that this system will be a big help in making these communities better prepared

for disasters. It will help them respond quickly and effectively when faced with natural

disasters. Through this straightforward approach, the research hopes to really make a

difference in disaster preparedness and response efforts in these vulnerable regions of the

Philippines.
Objectives of the Study

The researchers aim to achieve the following objectives:

 To enable wireless communication between the MDRRMO office and the

prototype, IoT can be applied.

 To ensure everyone is alerted to any natural disaster, providing effective alerts

covers every corner of the community.

 To make it easy for the MDRRMO office to understand how to use the prototype.

 To provide the people in the community with appropriate information.

Significance of the Study

Scope and Limitation

Definition of Terms
 Chapter II

REVIEW OF LITERATURE

{According to variables, based from objectives}

Theoretical Framework

Or

Conceptual Framework (paradigm)

Hypotheses/Hypothesis (as required)

 Chapter III

METHODOLOGY

Research Locale

Unit of Analysis/Respondents/Treatments

Research Design

Research Instrument

Procedures/Data Collection

Data Analysis (as required)

Statistical Treatment (as required)

 Chapter IV

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

(aside from tables and graphs, include here photo documentation of your results,
findings. Be sure each photo has significant contributions to your results/findings)
 Chapter V

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary (scope and objectives of the work, findings (but in subtitle)

Findings

Conclusions

Recommendations
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