Philippine weather bureau working on SMS forecast

21.07.2006

He also hinted at a similar SMS system that would correspond to the Rapid Earthquake Damage Assessment System (REDAS) developed by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

REDAS provides assessment of the extent of damage brought about by a typhoon or earthquake damages, allowing authorities to issue appropriate warning signals early on. Local government units are being trained on how to use the software.