Disaster management typically has four phases--mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery/rehabilitation. It is vital that we look into the needs of our local communities, educate and train them on environment care as the first step. Second is to know them, their strengths & weaknesses, the topography of their location, the climate and weather & the vulnerabilities of their environment. In this way, a holistic approach may be done, through healthy interaction & engagement with the members of the community & proper use of ICT in data gathering & solutions development.
In this perspective that I present some upcoming projects I plan to pursue in the next 9months.
1. A visual community informatics study of Bgy Banawang, Bagac, Bataan
2. A community-based disaster risk reduction system for Bgy Banawang (with focus on the impact of soil erosion& river widening)
3. Coral reef bleaching prediction system (with focus on impact of climate change)
(see http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071021225256.htm )
4. Emergency management system for DLSU
All of these projects will require open source geo-mapping tools & skills, web & mobile solutions.
Interested groups may attend the DM project orientation on Wed. Oct. 6, 4.30-5.30pm.
