A Simple Guide for Cebuanos and Community Volunteers

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) provides free, official Geohazard Maps that show which areas in Cebu are prone to landslide, flooding, and soil erosion.
These maps are essential for understanding why certain barangays flood and which upland developments are dangerous.

Follow these steps:

✅ STEP 1 — Open the Link

Click or type the official MGB Geohazard Map link:

👉 https://hazardhunter.georisk.gov.ph/
(Alternatively, use the MGB Region VII portal here.https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/c48f83f81f1548bdb0a76c61638d52d6#data_s=id%3AdataSource_1-187db5d2cce-layer-6-1896c9e2bf5-layer-9%3A12586

This will take you to HazardHunterPH, the national platform for hazard information.

✅ STEP 2 — Accept the Disclaimer

When the disclaimer pops up, click:

“Proceed”
or
“Continue”

This is a standard safety notice.

✅ STEP 3 — Enter Your Location

In the search bar at the top, type:

your barangay,
your municipality/city,
or an exact address.

Example:
“Guadalupe, Cebu City”
“Minglanilla Cebu”

Then press Enter.

✅ STEP 4 — Check the Hazard Assessment

The system will automatically display hazard ratings for your location, including:

🔸 Landslide Susceptibility

Low
Moderate
High

🔸 Flood Susceptibility

Low
Moderate
High

🔸 Ground Shaking

Very low to high

You will also see a summary of the hazards affecting your area.

✅ STEP 5 — View the Detailed Maps

Scroll down or click “MAP VIEW.”

Here you can see:

colored zones for flood hazards
landslide-prone uplands
river and drainage paths
fault lines
slope and elevation
terrain features

You can switch layers on and off to understand the area better.

Recommended Layers to Turn On for Cebu Flood Analysis:
✔ Landslide Susceptibility
✔ Flood Susceptibility
✔ Slope
✔ Elevation
✔ Watersheds / Basin boundaries
✔ Terrain / Hillshade

✅ STEP 6 — Take Screenshots for Community Use

Use your device to take screenshots of:

your barangay
upland areas above you
rivers passing through your community
areas upstream that show high-risk zones

These can be used for:

barangay meetings
community education
CLUP/Zoning discussions
evidence for the Writ of Kalikasan
hazard-conscious planning

✅ STEP 7 — Use the Map for Local Decision-Making

Encourage barangay officials and residents to use the maps when discussing:

drainage issues
road construction
building permits
subdivision approvals
upland developments
river clearing
disaster preparedness

The maps are government-approved, official, and technically validated, meaning they can be used in public hearings and legal actions.

🚨 IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Red zones indicate high susceptibility—take these seriously.
High-risk uplands can cause runoff, erosion, and deadly floods downstream.
Areas near river systems (blue paths) are high flood-risk, even during short rains.
If an upland development sits in a red landslide zone, it affects entire communities below.
These maps are essential for the Justice for Cebu Movement, the CLUP/Zoning campaign, and the Writ of Kalikasan.