Ligtas Mayon

Ligtas Mayon is a real-time volcano safety monitoring app built for residents, workers, and visitors in the Albay region of the Philippines — home to Mayon Volcano, one of the world's most active volcanoes. Whether you live near the slopes of Mayon or are visiting the region, Ligtas Mayon gives you the information and tools you need to stay safe, stay informed, and act quickly when it matters most. 🌋 REAL-TIME ALERT LEVELS Stay up to date with the latest Mayon Volcano alert level issued by PHIVOLCS (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology). The app displays the current alert level from 0 to 5, along with a clear color-coded indicator and a full description of what each level means — so you always know the current volcanic activity status and what actions to take. Alert data is cached locally so you can still view the last known status even without an internet connection. 📍 LIVE LOCATION TRACKING Ligtas Mayon uses your device's GPS to track your location in real time. As you move, your position on the map updates automatically — no need to refresh. This is especially useful when you are evacuating and need to know exactly where you are relative to evacuation centers and hazard zones. 🗺️ PERMANENT DANGER ZONE (PDZ) MAP View Mayon Volcano's Permanent Danger Zone boundary on an interactive map. The app clearly marks the 6-kilometer PDZ radius so you can instantly see whether your current location or any searched location falls within the hazard area. This helps you make quick, informed decisions during volcanic unrest. 🏫 EVACUATION CENTER FINDER Find the nearest evacuation centers around you — including schools, hospitals, government buildings, and official shelters. The app automatically fetches and lists centers sorted by distance from your location, with real-time distance calculations so you can prioritize the closest safe destination. 🧭 GET DIRECTIONS TO SAFETY With one tap, get a route from your current location to any evacuation center. The route is drawn on the map with estimated distance and travel time so you can plan your evacuation quickly and confidently. 🗂️ OFFLINE MAP SUPPORT In emergencies, internet connectivity is not always available. Ligtas Mayon allows you to download offline map tiles for the Albay region in advance. Once downloaded, the map works fully without an internet connection — giving you reliable navigation even during network outages or when cell towers are overwhelmed. 📞 EMERGENCY CONTACTS Quickly access key emergency hotlines including: NDRRMC (National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council) Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Philippine National Police (PNP) Local emergency numbers for Albay All contacts are available directly in the app for one-tap calling during emergencies. 🌐 MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Ligtas Mayon is available in three languages to serve the local community: English Filipino (Tagalog) Bikol — the native language of the Albay region Switch languages instantly from the Settings screen. Your preference is saved automatically. 🔋 BATTERY-FRIENDLY DESIGN Location updates are optimized to balance accuracy and battery life. The app uses balanced GPS accuracy and only updates your position when you have moved at least 10 meters — keeping the app responsive without draining your battery during extended use. Ligtas Mayon was developed as part of a disaster preparedness initiative for the communities surrounding Mayon Volcano. The app is designed to be fast, reliable, and accessible — even in low-connectivity environments. Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe. Ligtas Mayon — Para sa kaligtasan ng lahat.