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Disaster Preparedness
Philippines 2026

Complete guide for Filipinos on preparing for typhoons, floods, and earthquakes. Emergency contacts, go bag checklists, evacuation guides, and survival tips — all in one place.

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Preparedness Guides

Everything You Need to Know

Step-by-step guides for every major disaster type affecting the Philippines.

Emergency Hotlines

Complete directory of emergency numbers — NDRRMC 911, PNP 117, BFP 160, Red Cross 143, hospitals, and LGU contacts.

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Evacuation Kit

What to pack in your go bag before a typhoon, flood, or earthquake. Recommended by NDRRMC and Red Cross Philippines.

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Evacuation Centers

Find the nearest official evacuation center in your area. Search by barangay, city, or use your GPS location.

Find Centers

Flood Risk Map

Check if your barangay is in a flood-prone zone. Real-time water level monitoring and flood risk levels across Metro Manila.

Check Risk
By Disaster Type

What to Do During Each Disaster

🌀 Typhoon (Bagyo)

  • Monitor PAGASA typhoon bulletins — call 1555
  • Prepare your go bag 48 hours before landfall
  • Identify your nearest evacuation center
  • Charge all devices and buy extra batteries
  • Store at least 3 days of clean drinking water
  • Secure loose objects outside your home
  • Stay indoors until PAGASA lifts the warning

🌊 Flood (Baha)

  • Move to higher floors or evacuate immediately if water rises
  • Never walk through floodwater — it may be deeper or contaminated
  • Turn off electricity at the main circuit breaker
  • Keep important documents in waterproof pouches
  • Call NDRRMC (911) or your LGU DRRMO for rescue
  • After flooding: boil water and watch for leptospirosis
  • Check ProjectLIGTAS flood reports for your area

🫨 Earthquake (Lindol)

  • DROP to the ground, COVER your head under a table
  • HOLD ON until the shaking stops completely
  • Stay away from windows, shelves, and heavy objects
  • If outdoors, move away from buildings and power lines
  • Do NOT use elevators — use stairs to evacuate
  • Check for gas leaks — open windows if you smell gas
  • Expect aftershocks — stay alert for 24–48 hours

🔥 Fire (Sunog)

  • Call BFP: 160 or (02) 8426-0219 immediately
  • Alert all occupants — never assume others know
  • Crawl low if there is smoke — clean air is near the floor
  • Feel doors before opening — hot door means fire behind it
  • Never use elevators during a fire
  • Meet at a pre-agreed assembly point outside
  • Never re-enter a burning building

🌋 Volcanic Eruption

  • Evacuate immediately when PHIVOLCS issues Alert Level 4 or 5
  • Wear a N95 mask or wet cloth to filter ashfall
  • Stay indoors with windows and doors sealed
  • Wear long sleeves and goggles to protect skin and eyes
  • Clear ash from rooftops — ashfall weight causes collapse
  • Do not drive unless necessary — ash clogs engines
  • Follow NDRRMC and PHIVOLCS advisories

🌊 Tsunami

  • If you feel a strong earthquake near the coast, move to high ground immediately
  • Do not wait for an official warning — act fast
  • A retreating ocean ("drawback") is a warning sign — evacuate immediately
  • Move at least 30 meters above sea level or 3 km inland
  • Do not return until authorities declare it safe
  • Multiple waves may come — the first is often not the largest
  • PHIVOLCS tsunami hotline: (02) 8426-1468
Before Any Disaster

Make Your Family Emergency Plan

A family emergency plan takes 30 minutes to create but can save lives. Every Filipino household in Metro Manila — especially those in flood-prone or earthquake-prone areas — should have one.

  1. Know your risks — Check your barangay's flood risk level on the ProjectLIGTAS flood risk map
  2. Find your evacuation center — Visit it in person before a disaster so you know the route
  3. Set a meeting point — Choose a place outside your home where your family will meet
  4. Pick an out-of-area contact — Someone outside your city your family can call/text
  5. Pack your go bag — Water, food, documents, medicines, cash, flashlight
  6. Practice your plan — Do a drill at least once a year, ideally every June (typhoon season)

Philippine Disaster Season Calendar

🌀
Typhoon Season June – November
Peak risk: July–September. Prepare go bag by June.
🌧️
Monsoon / Habagat July – October
Southwest monsoon brings heavy rains and flooding.
🫨
Earthquake Risk Year-round
PH sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Always be ready.
🌋
Volcanic Activity Year-round
Taal, Mayon, and Bulusan are most active.
FAQ

Common Preparedness Questions

How do I prepare for a typhoon in the Philippines? +
Monitor PAGASA advisories (call 1555 or visit pagasa.dost.gov.ph), prepare a go bag with 3–5 days of supplies, identify your evacuation center, secure your home, charge all devices, and stock up on clean water and food before the typhoon makes landfall.
What is an evacuation kit in the Philippines? +
An evacuation kit (go bag) should contain: 3 liters of water per person per day, non-perishable food for 3 days, important documents in waterproof pouches (IDs, birth certificates), prescription medicines, first aid kit, flashlight with extra batteries, battery-powered radio, phone charger and power bank, extra clothes, and cash. NDRRMC recommends preparing for at least 72 hours.
What is NDRRMC and how do I contact them? +
NDRRMC (National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council) is the Philippines' primary disaster response agency. Contact them at: 911 (national emergency hotline), (02) 8911-1406 (operations center), or text NDRRMC at 0918-912-2665.
What should I do during an earthquake in the Philippines? +
Duck, Cover, and Hold On: drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until shaking stops. Stay away from windows. If outdoors, move away from buildings and power lines. After the shaking stops, check for injuries, expect aftershocks, and evacuate if the building is structurally damaged.
Where are the evacuation centers near me in Metro Manila? +
You can find your nearest evacuation center using the ProjectLIGTAS Evacuation Center Finder at projectligtas.com/evac-centers. Official evacuation centers are typically barangay halls, public schools, and gymnasiums designated by your city or municipal DRRMO.
When is typhoon season in the Philippines? +
Typhoon season in the Philippines runs from June to November, with the peak months being July through September. On average, 20 typhoons enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) each year, with 8–9 making landfall.

Ready When It Matters Most

Use ProjectLIGTAS to monitor live floods, track typhoons, find evacuation centers, and stay informed — before, during, and after every disaster.

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