Final Investigatory2 - Edited DOCX

Title	Final Investigatory2 - Edited
Author	Aubrei Nicole Ipulan
Pages	29
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File Type	DOCX
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I. INTRODUCTION` A. Background of the Study The Philippines being a locus of typhoons, tsunamis, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, is a hotbed of disasters. Natural hazards inflict loss of lives and costly damage to property. The devastating impacts of Pedring, Quiel and Sendong resulted in a high number of fatalities with economic losses amounting to billions of pesos. Extreme weather is the common factor in these latest catastrophes. Situated in the humid tropics, the Philippines will inevitably suffer from climate-related calamities similar to those experienced recently. With continued development in the lowlands, and growing populations, it is expected that damage to infrastructure and human losses would persist and even rise unless appropriate measures are immediately implemented by government. Cagayan de Oro being one of the most devastated cities because of Sendong felt how flood affected the community and the lives of the people. Different stories were heard from the survivors full of sorrow and at the same time disappointments. With this, it has become a challenge for the researchers to construct a device for water level sensor with the use of an electronically comprehended device with alarm systems that can be used as flood detector during calamities especially in the areas that are prone to flooding. B. Statement of the Problem The study seeks the answer to the following questions: 1). Is it possible to make a device or a system that can warn the community before the flood occurs? 2). What are the possible devices that can be used to monitor the water level in the riverbank and a device that can warn the community before the flood occurs? 1...