Disaster Preparedness
Emergency numbers, a facilities map, and simple what-to-do guides for Dipolognons — all on one fast page.
Community-maintained — not an official LGU channel. In an emergency, always follow the Dipolog City CDRRMO and your barangay officials. Every number lists its source and verify date.
Emergency Facilities Map
Find the nearest hospital, fire or police station, utility office, or evacuation landmark across Dipolog City.
32 emergency locations, mapped
Search, filter by type, and find what's nearest to you.
Emergency Hotlines
Tap any number to call. Landlines use the Dipolog area code (065); from a mobile phone, dial the full number including the area code.
Rescue & Disaster Response
Dipolog City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO)
Source: link · verified 2026-10-25
Philippine Red Cross
Source: link · verified 2026-10-25
Philippine Red Cross – Zamboanga del Norte Chapter (Dipolog)
Source: link · verified 2026-10-25
Philippine Coast Guard Sub-Station Dipolog
Source: link · verified 2026-10-25
Medical
Fire
Dipolog City Fire Station (BFP)
Source: link · verified 2026-10-25
Police
Dipolog City Police Station (PNP)
Source: link · verified 2026-10-25
Utilities
What to do: Preparedness Guides
Simple checklists for before, during, and after each hazard — adapted from NDRRMC and Philippine Red Cross public guidance.
TyphoonSignals, go-bags, and staying put safely
Before
- Monitor PAGASA bulletins and Dipolog City CDRRMO advisories once a storm enters PAR.
- Prepare a go-bag: drinking water, ready-to-eat food for 3 days, flashlight, power bank, whistle, first-aid kit, medicines, and copies of IDs in a waterproof pouch.
- Charge phones and power banks while electricity is available.
- Secure or bring inside loose objects that strong wind can blow away (roofing sheets, signage, potted plants).
- Know your barangay's designated evacuation center and the safest route to it.
- Store drinking water and fill containers — water service often stops during and after a storm.
- If your home is in a landslide- or flood-prone area, evacuate early, before conditions worsen.
During
- Stay indoors and away from windows; do not go outside during the passage of the storm.
- Do not wade through floodwater — it may be electrified by downed lines or hide open manholes.
- Turn off the main electrical switch if flooding starts to enter your home.
- If told to evacuate by barangay officials or CDRRMO, go immediately — do not wait for conditions to worsen.
- Beware of the calm 'eye' of the typhoon; winds resume violently from the opposite direction.
After
- Wait for the official all-clear before returning home from an evacuation center.
- Do not touch downed power lines; report them to the power utility.
- Boil or disinfect drinking water until authorities confirm the supply is safe.
- Photograph damage to your home before cleaning up, for assistance claims.
- Check on elderly neighbors and persons with disabilities.
- Discard food that came into contact with floodwater.
FloodMove to higher ground, avoid the water
Before
- Know whether your area is flood-prone — in Dipolog, low-lying areas near the Dipolog River and its tributaries flood first during heavy rain, as in the floods of November 2018 and January 2023.
- Move valuables, documents, and electronics above expected flood height.
- Prepare a go-bag (water, food, flashlight, medicines, IDs) that every family member can grab.
- Agree on a family meeting point in case members are separated.
- Monitor rainfall advisories: yellow means monitor, orange means prepare to evacuate, red means evacuate flood-prone areas.
- Expect the wettest months from June to December (especially June, October, and November) — keep your go-bag ready through that season.
During
- Evacuate immediately when water starts rising or when told to — floodwater rises faster than people expect.
- Never walk or drive through moving floodwater; 15 cm of moving water can knock an adult down.
- Avoid rivers and bridges during heavy rain; flash floods arrive with little warning.
- Turn off electricity at the main switch if water is entering the house.
- Keep children out of floodwater — it carries debris, sewage, and disease.
After
- Return home only when authorities say it is safe.
- Watch for weakened roads, bridges, and riverbanks.
- Clean and disinfect everything that got wet; wear boots and gloves.
- Watch for symptoms of leptospirosis (fever, muscle pain) after wading in floodwater and seek care early.
- Dispose of debris properly; do not dump it into drainage canals.
EarthquakeDuck, cover, hold — and after the shaking
Before
- Identify sturdy tables and clear-of-shelves spots in each room for cover.
- Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls; move heavy objects to lower shelves.
- Keep a whistle and flashlight within reach of your bed.
- Practice DUCK, COVER, and HOLD with your family.
- Know the open spaces near your home and workplace where you can assemble after shaking stops.
During
- DUCK under a sturdy table, COVER your head and neck, HOLD ON until shaking stops.
- If outdoors, move away from buildings, power lines, and trees; stay in the open.
- If driving, pull over away from bridges and overpasses and stay inside the vehicle.
- Do not rush to exits or use elevators.
- Dipolog faces the Sulu Sea — if you are near the coast or the Boulevard and the shaking is strong or long, move to high ground immediately after it stops; do not wait for a tsunami warning.
After
- Expect aftershocks; each one can further weaken damaged structures.
- Check yourself and others for injuries before moving.
- Evacuate a visibly damaged building calmly; do not re-enter until it is inspected.
- Check for gas leaks, electrical damage, and small fires — put them out if safe to do so.
- Use SMS instead of calls to reach family; keep lines free for emergencies.
- Listen to official sources (PHIVOLCS, CDRRMO) — do not spread unverified damage reports.
Sources & References
- NDRRMC — National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
- PAGASA — Weather advisories and rainfall warnings
- Philippine Red Cross — Safety and preparedness resources
- Dipolog City Government
Compiled by volunteers from publicly available sources. Verify critical information with the Dipolog City CDRRMO.