Stuck at home thanks to really bad weather, but can still call and access the internet through your mobile phone? Stay on top of the situation through our list of online and telephone resources:
8. MAYPASOKBA.COM
Check out maypasokba.com for information on class and work suspensions. On Twitter, follow @walangpasok and search for or use the unified hashtag #walangpasok.
7. PROJECT NOAH
Government-initiated crowdsourcing for disaster mitigation and relief.
6. TWITTER ACCOUNTS FOR ROADS
| TWEET | FOR UPDATES ON |
|---|---|
| @BacoorCityGovt | Bacoor |
| @CaloocanCityLGU | Caloocan |
| @MandaluyongDRRM | Mandaluyong |
| @Malabon_City | Malabon |
| @MarikinaPIO | Marikina |
| @MakatiTraffic | Makati |
| TWEET | FOR UPDATES ON |
|---|---|
| @MTPB_Manila | Manila |
| @dotcmrt3 | MRT3 |
| @OfficialLRT1 | LRT |
| @Navotas_City | Navotas |
| @NLEXtraffic | NLEX |
| @PasigInfo | Pasig |
| TWEET | FOR UPDATES ON |
|---|---|
| @PasayPIO | Pasay |
| @dost_pagasa | weather forecasts |
| @sanjuancityncr | San Juan |
| @SkywaySOMCO | SLEX & Skyway |
| @ILoveTaguig1 | Taguig |
| @valenzuelacity | Valenzuela |
5. LANDLINE AND MOBILE
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
National Disaster and Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) | (02) 911-1406 Local : 100 |
WEATHER and EARTHQUAKE MONITORING
PAGASA | (632) 434-2696 |
PHIVOLCS | Trunkline: Emergency: 0905-313-4077 (Globe) |
PUBLIC SAFETY
PNP | 117 0917-847-5757 (Globe) |
Bureau of Fire Protection (NCR) | 117 (02) 426-3812 (02)426-0246 |
Philippine Coast Guard | (02) 527-8481 to 89 (TRUNKLINE) 0917-PCG-DOTC (Globe) 0918-967-4697 (Smart) |
UTILITIES
MWSS Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System | 1627 |
Maynilad | 1626 |
Meralco | 16211 |
PLDT | 171 (Customer Service, (For PLDT Landline nationwide and Smart and Talk ‘N Text cellular phones) 172 (Home DSL) 173 (Repair Hotline) |
BayanTel | (02) 412-1212 +632 411-2000 or +632 730-1000 (Bayan DSL)
|
TRANSPORTATION
DOTC | 7890 (02) 726-6255 |
MMDA Metro Manila Development Authority | Hotline: 136 |
DPWH Department of Public Works and Highways | 165-02 (Hotline) (02) 304-3000 (Trunkline) (02) 304-3713, (02) 304-3904 (Road Repair Maintenance) |
NLEX | (02) 3-5000 |
Skyway System Hotline | (02) 776-7777 (Landline) (02) 824-2282 (Hotline) 0917-539-8762 (Globe) 0999-888-0893 (Smart) 0932-854-6980 (Sun) |
SLEX | Hotline: (02) 824-2282, (02) 7763909 |
SCTEX | Traffic Control: 0920-96-SCTEX (72839) |
CHILD / FAMILY SERVICES
DSWD | 0918-912-2813 (Text hotline) |
RELIEF / AID
Red Cross hotline | Hotline: 143, (02) 527-0000, (02) 527-8385 to 95 Disaster Management Office: 134 (Staff), 132 (Manager), 133 (Radio Room) Telefax: 527-0864
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If you have friends and family who do not have access to a data connection, these are the important disaster coordination numbers to print out and keep.
4. THESE HASHTAGS
| HASHTAG | FOR |
|---|---|
| #RescuePH | Rescue concerns and operations |
| #FloodsPH | General crowdsourced flooding updates |
| #PHalerts | A hashtag often used for government advisories |
Keep track of these hashtags for crowdsourced information on Twitter. They monitor areas that are flooded or are in need of relief goods as well as individuals who need rescuing.
3. #ReliefPH
A unified hashtag on Facebook and Twitter tracked by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to monitor and coordinate relief efforts all over the country. Go to http://www.gov.ph/laginghanda/reliefph/ for regional hotlines.
2. GOV.PH
The Official Gazette will be your most reliable source for emergencies as it is the official publication of Malacañang. It is updated to include hashtags declaring whether or not there is work.
1. RED CROSS DONATION DRIVES
If want to help but you can’t leave the house to do it, your texts can be converted into cash. The Red Cross provides information on how to donate via SMS or through other online payment gateways. Visit their website to donate.
This list was originally published on August 19, 2013. 8List.ph will be constantly updating the details. If there’s information you want to add or share, please post it in the Comments Section below.
