RDRRMC9-ALERTO.COM

The Automated Water-Level and Rain Monitoring Using Near-Real Time Observation (ALeRTO) is an early warning system developed by the Ateneo de Zamboanga University-GeoSAFER Mindanao ZAMBASULTA Program. The system makes use of the Automated Rain Gauges (ARGs) and Automated Water-Level Sensors (AWLS) which were installed in the different river systems in the Region. The device is programmed to monitor the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) for the critical water level and rain data; and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) for the status of the hydro-meteorological data in the region. The device determines the threshold category in each river, which is represented by the different color warnings. Once the device determines that a particular river has reached a certain threshold, it will automatically send out alert messages via SMS to registered users, specifically to Local Government Units. The SMS will contain..