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Disaster Alert

Weather • Pacific Disaster Center • ⭐ 3.70 • 500,000+

Disaster Alert™ provides early warning about natural hazards around the globe.

Version 454.755.201 27.4 MB

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Permissions Explained 36 permissions requested View details

This app requests 36 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
⚠️ Sensitive	Camera access android.permission.CAMERA	Allows the app to use the device camera.	Used for QR scanning, taking photos, video calls, document capture, AR features, or profile images.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when camera features are expected.
ℹ️ Review	Microphone android.permission.MICROPHONE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Samsung Android Providers Context Permission Write Use App Feature Survey com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Write Contacts android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Get Accounts android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access an approximate device location.	Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ Sensitive	Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user.	Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Microphone access android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO	Allows the app to record audio from the device microphone.	Used for voice messages, calls, video chat, speech search, audio recording, or voice commands.	Sensitive permission. Only grant it to apps where microphone use is expected.
ℹ️ Review	Record Video android.permission.RECORD_VIDEO	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
✅ Common	Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE	Allows the app to control device vibration.	Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Disasteralert Pdc Permission Pushhandleractivity disasterAlert.PDC.permission.PushHandlerActivity	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read contacts android.permission.READ_CONTACTS	Allows the app to read contacts stored on the device.	Used for messaging, calling, social features, contact sync, invitations, or account matching.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need contact-related features.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Sec Android Provider Badge Permission Read com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Sec Android Provider Badge Permission Write com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Htc Launcher Permission Read Settings com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Htc Launcher Permission Update Shortcut com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Sonyericsson Home Permission Broadcast Badge com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Sonymobile Home Permission Provider Insert Badge com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Anddoes Launcher Permission Update Count com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Majeur Launcher Permission Update Badge com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Huawei Android Launcher Permission Change Badge com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Huawei Android Launcher Permission Read Settings com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Huawei Android Launcher Permission Write Settings com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read App Badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Oppo Launcher Permission Read Settings com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Oppo Launcher Permission Write Settings com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Me Everything Badger Permission Badge Count Read me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Me Everything Badger Permission Badge Count Write me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Disaster Alert

Disaster Alert™ provides early warning about natural hazards around the globe.

What Disaster Alert Is Used For

Disaster Alert appears to be a phone app for monitoring natural hazard warnings and other emergency-related updates around the world. Based on the metadata, it is meant for people who want location-aware alerts rather than a general weather forecast app. Its weather category and short description suggest it may help users keep track of events such as storms, earthquakes, floods, or similar disaster conditions.

The listed permissions point to a notification- and location-focused app. Access to fine and coarse location may be used to tailor alerts to the user’s area, while internet and network permissions suggest it needs a live connection to receive updates. Notification, wake lock, and vibration permissions may support timely alert delivery. Camera, microphone, contacts, and storage permissions are also listed, which may relate to optional app features, sharing, or user content handling, but the metadata does not explain those functions in detail. This app appears most useful for people who want emergency awareness on an Android phone and need fast, location-based updates during changing conditions.

Common uses

Track early warnings for natural hazards and disaster events
Receive location-based alerts for your area
Check live emergency updates on an Android phone
Stay informed during storms, floods, earthquakes, or similar events
Use notifications and vibration for timely awareness
Rely on internet access for current alert delivery
May suit users who want a hazard-focused weather app

Best for:

Emergency alerts Weather updates Location-based warnings Android phone users Preparedness monitoring

Related tags

App Details

Package:
disasterAlert.PDC

Category:
Weather

Developer:
Pacific Disaster Center

Version:
454.755.201

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

Package name: disasterAlert.PDC

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