As the Philippines faces another typhoon season, safety and preparedness remain our strongest defenses. Typhoons can strike with devastating force, and being ready can save lives, protect homes, and keep communities resilient. Proud Bisaya Bai compiled essential Before, During, and After Typhoon Reminders—along with updated Emergency Hotlines—to guide every household through these trying times.
Before a Typhoon
- Stay Informed
- Monitor weather updates from PAGASA, LGUs, and trusted news sources.
- Follow official social media accounts for real-time advisories.
- Prepare an Emergency Kit
- Include flashlights, batteries, candles, first aid kit, drinking water, canned goods, medicines, face masks, power banks, and waterproofed important documents.
- Secure Your Home
- Repair roofs, windows, and doors if needed.
- Bring inside or tie down items that may be blown away.
- Trim nearby trees to avoid falling branches.
- Charge Your Devices
- Fully charge phones, power banks, and radios.
- Store extra water in case of supply interruption.
- Evacuation Plan
- Know the nearest evacuation center and safe routes.
- Coordinate with barangay officials if you live in flood- or landslide-prone areas.
During a Typhoon
- Stay Indoors: Keep away from windows and remain in the safest area of your home.
- Avoid Using Appliances: Unplug electrical devices during flooding or as advised.
- Do Not Go Outside: Avoid floodwaters, which may carry dangers.
- Remain Calm: Keep emergency numbers ready, communicate with family, and check on vulnerable neighbors.
After a Typhoon
- Wait for the Official All-Clear – Only go out when authorities declare it safe.
- Check for Damage – Inspect your home for leaks, structural issues, or power line hazards.
- Avoid Floodwaters – They may carry contaminants or pose electrocution risks.
- Boil Drinking Water – Ensure water safety before consumption.
- Help with Clean-Up – Assist neighbors and follow LGU instructions for debris disposal.
Emergency Hotlines
Fire Department / BFP
- BFP Cebu City: (032) 254-1467
- BFP Region 7: (032) 233-8970
Disaster Response & Rescue
- CDRRMO: (032) 262-1424 / 0917-722-3211
- PDRRMO: (032) 888-2328 / 0917-301-8573
- ERUF: (032) 254-6333 / 0917-822-4911
Police / Law Enforcement
- PNP Emergency Hotline: 117 or 911 (nationwide)
- Cebu City Police: (032) 256-2195
- Cebu Provincial Police: (032) 255-0034
Medical & Health Emergencies
- Cebu City Medical Center: (032) 255-7141
- Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center: (032) 253-9891
- Chong Hua Hospital: (032) 255-8000
- Perpetual Succour Hospital: (032) 233-8620
- Red Cross Cebu: (032) 253-4611 or 143
Utilities
- VECO: 230-8326 / 1622-8436
- MCWD: 254-8434 / 254-5896
Other Helpful Contacts
- DILG Region 7: (032) 253-5474
- DSWD Region 7: (032) 233-2656
- PAGASA Mactan: (032) 340-4147
📌 Save these numbers in your phone under “Emergency–Cebu,” post them in your home, and share them with your family and neighbors.
🐾 PET SAFETY REMINDER 🐾
When the waters rise, our pets deserve the chance to be with us too! This typhoon season, be a protector. Every life, no matter how big or small, deserves safety and solidarity.
⚠️ Unleash to Save Lives:
- Unleash your pets if there’s flooding or emergency—they have a better chance of survival if free.
- Keep them in a safe, dry place.
- Prepare enough food, clean water, and supplies.
- If you need to evacuate, bring them with you—never leave them behind.
They are not “just pets”—they are family. And in times of disaster, their lives are in your hands.
👉 Stay alert, stay safe, and remember: No pets should be left behind.
