Baguio: The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) announced Monday that it is ready to share its online application, the Local Incident Gathering Tool for Alerting Safety (LIGTAS), with other local government units to boost public cooperation in disaster prevention.

According to Philippines News Agency, CDRRMO head engineer Charles Carame stated that the app allows citizens to take photos and report potential hazards such as leaning trees or posts, signs of soil movement, open manholes, or unattended garbage. Carame emphasized the importance of public involvement, noting that increased reporting enables authorities to respond and attend to potential hazards more effectively, thus preventing further complications.

Developed by the city government, the LIGTAS app complements emergency response efforts by emphasizing disaster prevention and risk reduction. Carame highlighted the app's practical application, explaining that hazards like a tree leaning on an electric wire can be promptly addressed if reported immediately, preventing possible damage or injury during adverse weather conditions.

Carame also stressed that the tool requires active public participation to minimize risks. Citizens can use the app by scanning Quick Response (QR) codes posted around the city and submitting details with photos of hazards.