7 mobile apps that can help during natural disasters

MANILA - The Philippines is a country prone to many natural disasters.

In one year alone, no less than twenty typhoons visit the country. It does not help either that the country is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire and is at high risk for earthquake and volcanic eruptions.

While natural disasters cannot be avoided, the following mobile applications can help you prepare better when these strike.

Mobile users can view the desktop version of the slideshow here.

1. Disaster Alert

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Disaster Alert by the Pacific Disaster Center provides mobile access to multi-hazard monitoring of and early warning for "active hazards" around the globe. Additional information and reports about hazards can be viewed and shared.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com