DOST’s Hazard Hunter app launched in July

An application that can detect natural hazards at any location will be launched on July 16 as part of government's disaster risk reduction efforts, Science and Technology Undersecretary for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Renato Solidum Jr. said on Monday.

“The Hazard Hunter, just one click of any point, all the natural hazards will simultaneously be assessed,” Solidum said at a press conference.

According to Solidum, PAGASA, PHIVOLCS and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau shared their information to establish the Hazard Hunter app.

“It will assess all the hazards like distance to the active fault, tsunami, landslide, flood,  storm surge  and also possible volcanic hazards,” Solidum said.

Solidum said the app could can also be used for real estate and tourism purposes.

The DOST will hold the National Science and Technology Week in World Trade Center in Pasay City on July 17 – 22 with the theme, "Science for the People: Enabling Technologies for Sustainable Development.” —NB, GMA News