Philippine E-Journals

Juan Alert: Real-Time Earthquake Warming Device with Passable Emergency Exit Locator using Android Application for Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba

Beatriz M. Carreon | Jovee Ralph C. Gecha | Jenessa D. Santiago

 

Abstract:

The Philippines lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, and thus is more prone to experiencing volcanic eruptions and seismic activities. These natural calamities pose serious threats to particular areas and lives. With this, earthquake monitoring and warning systems must be strengthened. This design project aimed to create a system that will provide an accurate detection of the accelerometer to distinguish real earthquakes from man-made vibrations; locate passable routes during and/or after an earthquake phenomenon by improvising a sensor that will detect falling debris; and develop an Android Application that will provide warning notification in the Letran Calamba community. The proponents used an applied research design which is mainly concerned with generalization and the theories used in the formulation of the design project. Data gathering tools used include interviews with Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), document reviews, research and prototyping. The design project was an improvement on the current earthquake warning system of Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba, which is manually operated. The proponents concluded that the speed of disseminating information is faster compared to the existing warning system. After processing the data from the input sensors, people will be notified through the Juan Alert Android application which also provides information on the passable emergency exits for faster evacuation. Since there are cases that some people cannot access the Android application because of older versions of mobile phones, people can still be warned using the voice-over notification and can also locate passable emergency exits using LED displays. The proponents have set a threshold value for the accelerometer to prevent false alarms by doing a several tests with the help of interviews with PHIVOLCS. The design project is developed for the preparedness and awareness of the people to lessen damages and fatalities to the properties and people of the Colegio that might happen during or after an earthquake occurs.