#ChedengPH: Help map critical reports

MANILA, Philippines – State weather bureau PAGASA raised Storm Warning Signal No. 1 over Catanduanes and Camarines Sur on Friday, April 3, as Typhoon Chedeng (Maysak). (READ: Chedeng weakens further; storm signal raised)

Chedeng weakens further as it approaches land, but in a media briefing on Friday, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Executive Director Alexander Pama warned the typhoon is estimated to bring heavy amount of rainfall that may cause flooding and landslides.

Agos Disaster Alert Map

During this weather event, access to timely information is critical to saving lives.

You can help report critical information such as flooded areas, damaged roads, or people in need of rescue by reporting your location and the situation on the Project Agos Disaster Alert Map. [Click the image below to see the Agos Disaster Alert Map]

To report a flood or any critical information:

• Click on the report button at the top right corner of the map.
• Provide your name, the location of the report, and other important details.
• You can also share your report via social media.

The crowdsourced data can be used by disaster management agencies to mobilize response teams to the area.

Rappler and online volunteers will verify the reports and relay them to the appropriate government and non-government response agencies.

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If you have any questions, feedback, or additional information, please email move.ph@rappler.com or tweet @moveph.

Stay alert and ready with the latest weather and disaster information through Project Agos.