Baguio: The city government here on Tuesday announced the development of an online app where residents can report hazardous situations that could potentially lead to disaster. Dubbed LIGTAS or the Local Incident Gathering Tool for Alerting Safety, the app is "an online hazard communication tool that aims to hasten reporting of dangerous situations for faster response from appropriate responders," according to Charles Bryan Carame of the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO).

According to Philippines News Agency, Carame stated that with this tool, they aim to provide residents with a technology-driven platform to notify authorities of potential disasters in the communities. Carame mentioned in a media interview that incidents like soil erosions, unstable slopes, clogged canals, damaged utility posts, fallen trees, or any other hazard may be reported to LIGTAS, which will be officially launched this month.

Once the app is launched, quick response (QR) codes will be posted in barangay halls, schools, and key public spaces for mass dissemination and utilization. Carame emphasized that LIGTAS will also be an avenue for the community to get involved in addressing environmental hazards and preventing disasters before they happen, giving each person the mindset to share in the responsibility of public safety.

Carame stated, "LIGTAS is not just an incident report form, we intend it as a movement. Through LIGTAS, every resident can be part of keeping our city safe and disaster-ready."