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Author(s): Jamie Joie P. Malingan

Mobile and web app helps public assess disaster risk exposure

Source(s): Philippines - government
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BANGUED, Abra (PIA) - A mobile and website application can soon help the public check if their area is vulnerable to landslides.

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CLEARS Project leader Engr. RhonJhon Garming, in an interview over Radyo Siyensa on February 1, explained that the app can be used by providing data such as slope material, angle and other conditions like presence of spring, land use, and vegetation.

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While the CLEARS app is still being developed for IOS and Android systems, the DOST-Cordillera, KSU, DOST-PhiVolcs, and the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) in Abra conducted a training on the use of the CLEARS App to more than 70 DRRM officers and stakeholders.

During the training, DOST-Abra Provincial Head Ralf Sapi-il emphasized the importance of the mobile and web app as risk assessment tools that will help in disaster mitigation, especially for local government units.

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Hazards Landslide
Themes Early warning Data and information management Risk identification and assessment
Country and region Philippines

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