DOST shows technology for disaster management

BAGUIO CITY - -The Dept. of Science and Technology  Cordillera showcased science – based technologies for disaster risk reduction and management  here at Paragon Hotel recently. A ceramic water filter that can ensure safe drinking water and safely packed ready- to - eat food during calamities were among the developed technologies that DOST CAR highlighted. 

The candle type ceramic water filtration system was developed by the DOST –Industrial Technology Development Institute  and was adopted by the local government of Bauko, Mountain Province for production through its pottery industry.  It can make accessible around 2 to 3 liters per hour of safe and potable drinking water from any available local and natural water sources even in remote areas.

Another technology produced by the DOST – ITDI for disaster mitigation measure is the ready – to – eat (RET) relief foods dubbed as “Pack of Hope”.

RET  Chicken arrozcaldo or smoked fish rice meal (no need to cook or heat) are packed in easy to  open and light weight retort pouch that can be distributed by land,  and  water surface and  aerial at 20 feet drop height, and even under water. 

Also featured was the “Hazard HunterPH” of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, a web application designed to increase hazard assessment accuracy, improve process efficiency and enhance the ease of doing business in relevant private and government institutions.

The Apps which can provide hazard assessment, hazard assessment report with explanations and recommendations, and up – to – date hazard information from mandated government agencies can be accessed at https://hazardhunter.georisk.gov.ph.

Another  invention is the Biotek – M Dengue Aqua Kit, a rapid and less expensive Dengue diagnostic kit developed by the National Institutes of Health of University of the Philippines - Manila in partnership with the DOST.

Mapua University’s USHER or Universal Structural Health Evaluation and Recording, a web portal system that allows developers, building owners and managers, local government units, building officials and structural engineers to remotely monitor and analyze the structural integrity of buildings and other structures was also featured.

DOST also presented updates on the Cordillera DRR Management Information System that they have developed and continuously improving.

DOST – CAR Regional Director Dr. Nancy Bantog said the activity aimed to promote science – based technologies for DRRM which can be adapted in the region in line with their mandate to bring S&T and innovations as a driver of progress in every community.

Cordillera Regional Disaster Risk reduction and Management Council (CRDRRMC) chairperson and OCD – CAR Regional Director Albert Mogol congratulated DOST and its partners for their valuable efforts to support the country’s goal of ensuring safe and disaster -resilient communities.

The Techno Promo Day was participated in by CRDRRMC Council member agencies, local chief executives, members of local DRRM council and other DRRM stakeholders. (JDP/CCD-PIA CAR)