Introduction

How to Use EMERGE (Step-by-Step)

For First-Time Visitors

Visit projectemerge.org
Click "View Hazard Map" to see general risk areas
Explore the map by zooming in on different barangays
Read the About page to understand the system's purpose

For Authorized Users

Click the Login button in the header
Enter your credentials (provided by your organization)
Access the full dashboard with deployment tools
Review risk assessments for your area
Generate deployment recommendations
Export plans for field teams

Understanding the Output

Heatmap Interpretation

When you look at a hazard heatmap:

Darker/Redder areas = Higher risk and vulnerability
Lighter/Greener areas = Lower risk
Overlay layers show different data types (population, terrain, hazard zones)

Recommendation Reports

The system generates reports that tell you:

WHERE - Specific barangays and coordinates
WHAT - Types of resources needed
HOW MANY - Estimated team sizes and supply quantities
WHY - Risk factors justifying the recommendations

Key Benefits

For Communities

Know your area's specific risks
Understand why certain areas need more attention
Be confident that responders will arrive quickly

For Emergency Responders

Make evidence-based decisions
Optimize team positioning before disasters
Reduce response time to affected areas

For Government Officials

Allocate limited resources efficiently
Demonstrate preparedness to constituents
Coordinate multiple agencies effectively

What Makes EMERGE Different?

Traditional Approach

React after disaster strikes
Generic response plans
Guesswork on resource placement
City-wide assessments only

EMERGE Approach

Proactive pre-positioning
Customized barangay-level plans
Data-driven resource allocation
Granular community insights

Technical Foundation

While users don't need to understand the technical details, EMERGE runs on:

GIS Technology - For mapping and spatial analysis
Clustering Algorithms - For smart grouping of risk areas
Historical Data Integration - From verified government sources
Real-time Visualization - Interactive maps and dashboards

The public website provides general information and limited map views. Full functionality requires login credentials, which are provided to authorized emergency response personnel and government officials.

What you can access without logging in:

General information about the system
Basic hazard maps
About page and team information

What requires login:

Detailed responder allocation tools
Advanced data analytics
Deployment planning features
Resource management