The Philippines is one of the most disaster prone countries in the world. An average of 20 tropical cyclones affects the country annually. This is why there is RA 10121 that is also known as the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act.
This was borne out of the devastation wreaked by TS Ondoy in 2009. This Act reorganizes the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Policies and Procedures of the country when it comes to natural and man-made calamities and disasters.
In line with this policy, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management has been cascaded to the basic level of the Local Government Units (LGUs) that will be the first responders in the event of disasters and calamities.
Currently, the LGUs depend on the national government such as agencies like PAGASA in obtaining weather information that will enable them to prepare in the event of weather related emergencies.
These LGUs can also enhance their Disaster Risk Reduction and Management capacities with new technology that enables them to quickly prepare and respond to the exigencies of the moment. Currently, there are LGUs that have their own compact weather stations and also their own seismographic monitoring stations.
During the National Science and Technology Week held last July 11 – 15, 2017, an exhibitor presented its own compact weather station.
MaxiMet is an advanced compact weather station designed and manufactured by Gill Instruments using proven technology to measure meteorological and environmental parameters to international standards.
MaxiMet incorporates all the measurement parameters that meet the requirements of users in demanding applications where cost, quality, and performance are essential.
With features such as the wind, precipitation, solar radiation, temperature, humidity, pressure, low power ‘Eco Mode’, GPS, compass and many more, MaxiMet is unique in its ability to provide the widest number of measurements and output protocol options which makes it easy to install, easy to use and with zero maintenance.
Maximet can also be used for agricultural purposes, events management and even in-house environmental requirements for buildings and complexes.
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