KIDAPAWAN CITY – July 1, 2025 — Residents of Kidapawan City can now monitor potential flooding and landslides in real time through a newly launched online early warning system, thanks to the City Government’s initiative through the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO).
The city officially launched its Automated Weather Station and Early Warning System (AWS-EWS) Tuesday morning, which is accessible via Facebook livestreaming. This digital innovation is aimed at keeping the public informed and safe during heavy rains and other extreme weather events.
According to City Mayor Atty. Paolo Evangelista, the system provides a practical and timely way to assess the risk of flooding or landslides in vulnerable areas. “This allows everyone to know whether their communities are at risk whenever it rains,” he said.
The mayor highlighted that the system eliminates the need to physically deploy CDRRMO personnel for field monitoring, which speeds up the city’s emergency response and evacuation measures. It also provides real-time data that can guide local officials in declaring class suspensions specifically in areas directly affected by floods or landslides.
As part of the initiative, Automated Weather Stations have been installed in nine strategic locations throughout the city to monitor rainfall intensity and volume. Additionally, Early Warning Systems have been set up in flood-prone and landslide-susceptible areas. These systems are integrated into the CDRRMO’s Facebook account, where live updates are streamed during inclement weather.
CDRRMO advises residents with Facebook access to follow the CDRRMO Kidapawan City page to stay updated on the weather conditions in their communities, especially during rainy periods.
Mayor Evangelista emphasized that this initiative is one of the many meaningful projects funded by taxpayers’ money, aiming to strengthen disaster preparedness and ensure public safety.
“This system empowers the people to make informed decisions and helps the city respond faster in times of crisis,” he added.