The beginning of August 2012 has proved to be challenging especially to those affected by the floods brought about by the monsoon rains. The lessons we learned from such events is to always be prepared. GV Hotels gives you practical tips to help you and others in need during these critical times.
Emergency Hotlines
Whether there’s an impending typhoon or not, it is better to save these hotlines in your phones or list them down in a directory where people in your house can easily access them. These hotlines are based from the information released by the Presidential Communication Development and Strategic Planning Office.
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Agency |
Contact Details |
| Philippine National Police (PNP) | 117 / send TXT PNP to 2920 |
| Philippine National Red Cross | 143 / (02) 911-1876 |
| Philippine Coast Guard | (02) 527-8481 loc. 6290 |
| Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services (PAGASA) | (02) 433-8526 |
| National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) | (02) 911-1406 / (02) 912-2665 / (02) 912-5668 |
| Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) – NCR | (02) 729-5166 / (02) 410-6254/ (02) 431-8859/ (02) 407-1230 |
| Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) | 136 / (02) 882-4154 |
| Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) | 7890 / 0918-8848484 |
| Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) | (02) 304-3713 |
| North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) | 3-5000 / (02) 580-8910 |
| South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) | 0908-8807539 |
| Skyway System | (02) 776-7777 / 0915-6256231 / 0939-5006910 |
| Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) | 0920-96SCTEX (72839) |
| People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) | (02) 817-5292 |
Here is a useful infographic on what to do in case of flood:
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