Development and Evaluation of TYFIREQUAKE: A Virtual Reality Simulation for Disaster Preparedness of Children

Abstract

Purpose-This study aims to develop and evaluate TYFIREQUAKE virtual reality simulation of fire, earthquake, and typhoon scenarios using Virtual Reality (VR) as an alternative training tool and application for increasing the level of disaster preparedness to be able to apply the safety and precautionary measures in emergencies. Methodology-The proponents applied the Rapid Application Development (RAD) model as a software development model and followed the different phases such as outlining the requirements, user designs and input, constructions, and finalization of the software. The study incorporates different software for creating virtual environments, layout designs of scenarios, characters, controllers, interactive elements, and AI non-player characters. The system developed the desired output and functionalities like presenting the Before, During, and After scenarios of each disaster with time monitoring and assessment