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 # README #
 
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+Private repository for server code of diesel generator alert monitor project.
+Alert Monitor receives POST requests from a Particle.io webhook (requests that originate from Particle Core devices) and stores them in a SQLite DB.
+A basic web interface to view stored messages is provided.
+Emails are sent from alertmonitorfl@gmail.com if alerts are received by server.
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