The Victorias City government received on November 28, IoT (Internet of Things) -powered disaster monitoring sensors from Packetworx Incorporated.
Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez represented the Victorias City government in signing the deed of donation together with Packetworx Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jose Arnold Bagabaldo, Chief Commercial Officer Benigno Marasigan, and Disaster Risk Reduction Management Officer Rodolfo Retirado.
CDRRMO now has two packetSENSE Rainfall Gauge for rainfall monitoring, three packetLEVEL Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors for flood/water level monitoring at bridges and rivers, and three packetSUBLEVEL Hydrostatic Pressure Sensors for flood/water level monitoring at the street level, courtesy of Packetworx.
The city government was also given free use of the LoRaWAN Network and packetVIEW Application to be used alongside the donated devices, a statement from its Public Information Office said.
The sensors are up for utilization in detecting floods effectively and augment disaster response.
Benitez thanked Packetworx for the donated devices, as he also emphasized the need for an improved disaster monitoring system in Victorias City.
Packetworx CEO Bagabaldo shared their vision of creating an IoT-powered future and smart cities. They also thanked the LGU for the successful partnership.
It was also revealed that Victorias is the first city in Western Visayas to receive IoT equipment from Packetworx.*
