EMERGE DocumentationAbout EMERGE
Complete guide to understanding the EMERGE disaster management platform
Project EMERGE - Disaster Management System
What is Project EMERGE?
Project EMERGE is a web-based disaster preparedness and response platform designed to help communities in disaster-prone areas prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters. Think of it as a digital command center that helps emergency responders make smart decisions about where to position teams and resources before disasters strike.
The system was built specifically for communities in the Philippines, particularly Santa Barbara, Iloilo, where natural disasters like typhoons, floods, and earthquakes happen frequently.
Core Philosophy
"Technology should do more than exist — it should care."
The EMERGE team believes that safety shouldn't be just a hope, but an actual plan backed by data and local coordination. The platform transforms theoretical disaster planning into practical, actionable strategies.
Project Partners
The system was developed in collaboration with:
WVSU
West Visayas State University
CICT
College of Information and Communications Technology
Santa Barbara
Local Government
SBDRRMO
Santa Barbara Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office