The recent report from the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (DRRMO) highlights a worrying number of fire incidents and road accidents in the city of Manila in 2023. With 80 fire outbreaks endangering residents and 944 road accidents causing injuries and damage, it’s clear that action must be immediately taken to improve safety in Manila.

• 80 fire incidents: 61 in residential areas (76%), more than 14 in commercial establishments
• 944 road accidents mostly occurred in District 5 along Padre Burgos, Taft Avenue, Quirino Avenue, and Roxas Boulevard
• October and November had the highest number of road accidents, with 109 and 101, respectively
• People aged 18-25 were most involved in road accidents, followed by aged 26-30 years old

Places with the most road accidents and fire incidents in Manila in 2023:
Fire incidents:
• District 5: Covers Ermita, Intramuros, Malate, Port Area, San Andres, and South Paco, with 61 incidents
• Tondo 1 & 2: Located in District 1, with 25 incidents
• Ermita: Within District 5, with 14 incidents

Road accidents:
• District 5: Particularly Padre Burgos, Taft Avenue, Quirino Avenue, and Roxas Boulevard had the most accidents
• Mel Lopez Boulevard stretch: From Delpan Bridge to Capulong Street in District 1

Introducing 8E EmergiNet MEERAS: A Beacon of Hope
This is where the innovative 8E EmergiNet MEERAS system provides the ideal solution. 8E EmergiNet MEERAS is a mobile application and fire protection framework that connects residents to responders and emergency services in real time during crises.

• Direct connection to nearby responders and fire departments.
• Real-time updates and information during emergencies.
• 24/7 access to emergency services.
• Multi-step authentication to eliminate prank calls.

While the system’s automated fire suppression and detection features help prevent and contain dangerous blazes, 8E EmergiNet MEERAS isn’t just useful for fires. As a Multi-Emergency Early Response App System (MEERAS), it can also assist with road accidents, medical emergencies, and other crises.

For road accidents, the Call-for-Help app allows drivers or witnesses to instantly summon aid if an accident occurs. The app shares location details to ensure the nearest medical responders arrive quickly at the scene. Volunteer responders also receive alerts on their Responder apps and can provide first aid support while professional medical teams are dispatched.

8E EmergiNet MEERAS offers robust fire detection and suppression systems to help prevent dangerous blazes in homes and businesses across Manila. Specifically, we provide automated fire alarm systems that rapidly detect smoke and heat to sound alerts in the event of a fire. These alarm systems are connected directly to the fire department to dispatch responders instantly.

Additionally, our automated fire sprinkler systems contain and extinguish fires in their early stages to minimize damage. These sprinklers are heat-activated and doused fires automatically. Such systems greatly improve fire safety, especially in large buildings.

To complete the fire safety ecosystem, 8E EmergiNet MEERAS also features an Automatic Fire Reporting and Assignment System. This leading-edge system transmits real-time data on any fire incident directly to the fire department and dispatches the nearest available responder crew instantaneously. By leveraging the Internet-of-Things (IoT) and advanced GPS-tracking, the system optimizes response time to save more lives and property.

With comprehensive fire detection, suppression, and emergency response systems, 8E EmergiNet MEERAS offers Manila residents an all-in-one fire safety solution. Our innovative app framework integrates these systems cohesively while providing users instant access to emergency services 24/7. Together, we can make Manila fires a thing of the past and make the city safer.

Let’s embrace the 8E EmergiNet MEERAS revolution and turn the tide on fire and road accidents. The future of Manila’s safety is in our hands, and this app system is the key to unlocking it.

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News source: https://mb.com.ph/2024/1/2/manila-drrmo-records-1-024-fire-road-accidents-in-2023