We worked with the Duang Prateep Foundation, a charity organization, to help protect the community and local firefighters of the Klong Toey slum in Bangkok, from the electrical hazards associated with fire. To accomplish this goal, we assessed the feasibility of an electricity cut-off system. We then went on to develop a procedure for faster electricity cut-off through better communication between the volunteer firefighters and the Klong Toey Electrical Board. We also provided information through the use of brochures and demonstrations to improve fire safety awareness within the slum community.

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Creator

• Nguyen, Hoang Ryan
• Tressel, Sarah Lynne
• Colangelo, Gina Grace
• Palacio, Daniel Eduardo

Subject

• Learning
• Well-Being
• Community
• Security

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 02C025I

Keyword

• Fire prevention
• Community development

Advisor

• Hansen, Peter H.
• Christopher, Peter R.

Year

• 2002

Center

• Bangkok, Thailand Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Duang Prateep Foundation, Bangkok, Thailand

Date created

• 2002-01-01

Location

• Bangkok

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright