Victory

VICTORY: Citizen Science for Disaster Risk Reduction Project Overview: VICTORY utilizes a combination of low-cost hardware and software solutions to empower communities for flood and landslide early warning. Components: Low-cost Hardware: Precipitation gauges and bamboo staff gauges Mobile Application: Citizen Science Crowdsourcing Mobile App Web Platform: Web-visualization dashboard with interactive Web-GIS environment Features: Data Collection: Precipitation and water level measurement Data collection protocol development Data quality check integration (including image comparison) Alert System: Email/SMS notifications for missing data submissions Data Visualization: Integration of hazard layers, elements-at-risk, and vulnerability maps Real-time observation data integration Data Integration: Pahiro Alert application observation integration Citizen Scientist Engagement: Leaderboard system for tracking contributions Incentive and recognition programs Real-time Data Integration: Integration of forecasts and real-time data Capacity Building: Training programs for citizen scientists User Support: User manuals and videos for platform operation