With Typhoon Uwan expected to make landfall soon, everyone is advised to stay connected and prepared. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) shared digital safety tips you can do ahead of time. Good communication during emergencies can help save lives.
These are simple but important steps to keep devices ready and information flowing. First, charge your phone, power bank, and other gadgets while electricity is still available. Use mobile data wisely and stick to essential updates and emergency messages.
Here are the key tips shared by DICT:
- Charge phones, power banks, and other devices while the power is stable
- Use mobile data only for important updates and communication
- Save emergency hotlines and key contacts
- Follow verified sources like PAGASA, NDRRMC, OCD, and trusted news outlets
- Download offline maps and weather alert apps
- Turn on your device’s location tracker to help in possible rescue operations
The agency also recommends saving emergency hotlines and key contacts, downloading offline maps and weather alerts, and turning on your device’s location tracker. These can help responders locate you if needed.
Emergency Hotlines in the Philippines
- Philippine National Emergency Hotline
911 - Philippine Red Cross
143 or (02) 8527-8385 to 95 - Bureau of Fire Protection
(02) 8426-0219
(02) 8426-0246 - Philippine Coast Guard
(02) 8527-3877 - MMDA (Metro Manila Development Authority)
136 or (02) 8882-4151 to 77 - PAGASA (Weather Bureau)
(02) 8284-0800 - NDRRMC (National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council)
(02) 8911-5061 to 65, local 100 - DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development)
(02) 8856-3665
(02) 8852-8081 - Philippine National Police
117 or (02) 8722-0650 - DPWH (Department of Public Works and Highways)
165-02 - Ambulance Service
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For reliable updates, follow official sources like PAGASA, NDRRMC, OCD, and trusted news outlets. Stay tuned for updates.
