6 Apps to Prepare for Natural Disasters in Asia

Asia has experienced its share of devastating natural disasters: earthquakes, tsunamis, storms and floods. Although some might say weather and calamities are unpredictable, it doesn't hurt to be prepared. Thankfully, various groups and agencies have made apps geared towards disaster relief and preparedness. Here, we highlight six that could help you prepare for the worst.

1Project NOAH

Image: Project Noah, Department of Science and Technology

Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) is the official mobile application of the Philippines' Department of Science and Technology's (DOST) website of the same name. The app provides a lot of useful tools and information such as weather news and flood forecasting and warning. It also provides a map view of the Philippine "Area of Responsibility" (PAR), rainfall contours, chance of rain, radar images (for Subic, Tagaytay, Cebu, Hinatuan, Tampakan), sensors and typhoon forecasts. Screenshots and information from the app can be shared on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Gmail and even via Bluetooth. Read more...