The rainy season brings some of the most destructive weather conditions. It is true that while it may be sunny a while ago, later may bring heavy showers on the streets, which if not prepared against may cause illness and even injuries. Yes, being ready for whatever the weather brings is the only way to avoid catching flu or getting swept away by heavy floods. No worries though as our government is always ready to assist those who are in need, especially in times of emergencies. Here are just a couple of their hotline numbers:
National Disaster and Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) hotlines
• (02) 911-1406, (02) 912-2665, (02) 912-5668, (02) 911-1873
Office of the Civil Defense Regional Office Telephone Directory
• National Capital Region: (02) 913-2786
• Region I: (072) 607-6528, 700-4747
• Region II: (078) 844-1630
• Region III: (045) 455-1526
• Region IV-A: (049) 834-4244, 531-7279
• Region IV-B: (043) 723-4248
• Region V: (052) 481-1656
• Region VI: (033) 337-6671, 509-7971;
• Region VII: (032) 416-5025, 416-5025
• Region VIII: (053) 323-8453
• Region IX: (062) 215-3984
• Region X: (088) 857-3988, 875-3907
• Region XI: (082) 233-2022, 233-0611
• Region XII: (083) 552-9759; 553-2994
• Cordillera Administrative Region: (074) 304-2256
• CARAGA: (085) 815-6345, 342-8753, 341-8629
Philippine National Police (PNP) Hotline Patrol
• 911 or send TXT PNP to 2920
Bureau of Fire Protection (NCR)
• 911, (02) 729-5166, (02) 410-6319 (Regional Director, Information Desk)
Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)
• 136, 882-0925 (flood control)
• Trunkline: (02) 882-4150-77 loc. 337 (rescue), 255 (Metrobase)
• Metrobase: 882-0860
Red Cross hotline
• 143, (02) 527-0000, (02) 527-8385 to 95
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Hotline
• (02) 433-8526
Philippine Coast Guard
• (02) 527-3877, (02) 527-8481, 0917-724-3682 (globe), 0917-PCG-DOTC (globe)
PHIVOLCS
• Trunkline: (02) 426-1468 to 79, local 124/125 (emergency);
• Text/call: 0905-313-4077 (globe)
DSWD
• (02) 951-7119
• Disaster Response Unit: (632)931-81-01 to 07, local 426
• Earthquake text hotlines: For Globe and Touch Mobile users, text “IREPORTname/location/message” to 2327 or 09178902327. For Smart, Sun and Talk N’ Text users, text concerns to 09189122813.
For those who are online and would like to get a much detailed view of your surroundings and traffic conditions, feel free to check out the Twitter accounts of some local regions which you may come across during your trip:
Local Government Units (Partial)
• Manila Traffic Hotline – 527-3087; Twitter: @MTPB_Manila
• Cainta Traffic Hotline – 646-0044, (02) 248-1743 (hotline)
• Las Piñas Traffic – 874-5756, 874-3927, 874-5754, 874-5753
• Mandaluyong Hotline – 534-2993 (traffic); 533-2225 (Command Control Center); Twitter: @MandaluyongPIO
• Taguig Traffic – 838-4301 loc. 7112; Twitter: @ILoveTaguig1
• Marikina STOC – 646-1651, (02) 646-1633 (traffic); Twitter: @MarikinaPIO
• Pasig Traffic – 643-0000 (Command Control Center); 643-1111; Twitter: @PasigInfo
• Makati Public Safety Dept – 844-3146, 819-3270 to 71. Twitter: @MakatiTraffic
• Pasay – Twitter: @PasayPIO
• Parañaque – Twitter: @ILoveParanaque
• San Juan – Twitter: @sanjuancityncr
• Bacoor, Cavite – Twitter: @CityOfBacoor
• Valenzuela – Twitter: @ValenzuelaCity
• Navotas – Twitter: @Navotas_City
• Malabon – Twitter: @Malabon_City
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It is important to remember that the old emergency number (117) was replaced by 911, made effective last August 1, 2016, which was also launched alongside 8888 (the public complaint hotline).
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