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The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) highlighted the practical web-based and mobile application tools for disaster preparedness during the webinar series titled “Practical tools on Hazards Assessment for Individual and Family Preparedness” recently as part of the 2021 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) celebration on November 26, 2021.

The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) is continuously monitoring active volcanoes that are under alert level status. Among the volcanoes that are reported to be showing continued activities are the Taal Volcano, which has shown no signs of respite at Alert Level 2 while Mt. Kanlaon is on Alert Level 1.

The expert from the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) said that every region or province in the country is vulnerable to its own “Big One.” This was underscored during the second part of the webinar series conducted at the 2021 National Science and Technology Week celebration.