Family Emergency Plan
A family emergency plan ensures everyone knows what to do before, during, and after a disaster. Sit down with your household and complete these steps:
- Meeting points: Choose two – one right outside your home (e.g., neighbour's yard) and one outside your barangay (e.g., barangay hall, church).
- Out-of-province contact: Identify a relative or friend outside Basilan who can act as a central communication point.
- Emergency contacts: Write down PDRRMO hotline, barangay captain, police, fire, and nearest hospital.
- Evacuation route: Know the safest way to the nearest evacuation centre. Practice the route twice a year.
- Special needs: Plan for elderly members, persons with disabilities, infants, and pets.
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Evacuation Maps & Centres
Know the location of designated evacuation centres and hazard zones in your municipality. Below are the interactive and downloadable resources:
- View Live Basilan Evacuation Centres Map
- Flood Hazard Zones (high/medium/low risk)
- Landslide-Prone Areas
- Live DROMIC Portal (external)
Pro tip: Keep a printed copy of your barangay's evacuation map inside your go-bag.
Emergency Go-Bag Checklist
Prepare a bag that can sustain your family for at least 72 hours. Tick items as you pack.
Understanding Early Warnings
Learn how to interpret colour-coded rainfall and typhoon signals from PAGASA / NDRRMC.
Expect flooding in low-lying areas. Monitor updates.
Significant flooding is threatening. Prepare to evacuate.
Serious flooding expected. Evacuate immediately.
#1 = 30–60 km/h winds (monitor); #5 = >220 km/h (catastrophic).
Sign up for SMS alerts: Text "BASILAN ALERT" to 2929 (free for Globe/Smart).
Or follow @dromics on X for real-time updates.
Drills & Community Training
Regular drills save lives. PDRRMO Basilan conducts quarterly exercises open to the public.
- Earthquake drill – every March & September (Nationwide Simultaneous)
- Fire drill – coordinate with your barangay fire auxiliary
- Flood evacuation drill – announced via barangay captains
- Basic Life Support & First Aid – free training for barangay volunteers (contact PDRRMO)
Fill out the training request form or call (062) 991-1111.
Special Needs & Vulnerable Groups
Disasters disproportionately affect the elderly, PWDs, pregnant women, children, and those with chronic illnesses. Plan ahead:
- Register with your barangay – inform them of any mobility, medical, or communication needs.
- Prepare a medical summary (conditions, allergies, medications) and keep in your go-bag.
- Arrange a "buddy system" – a neighbour or relative who can assist during evacuation.
- Pet emergency kit – leash, carrier, food, vaccination records.
For additional assistance, contact the PDRRMO Social Welfare Unit at social@basilan.gov.ph.
Post-Disaster Recovery
After the immediate threat passes, focus on safety, documentation, and accessing aid.
- Wait for official "all clear" before returning home. Listen to PDRRMO or barangay announcements.
- Inspect your home – gas leaks, electrical damage, structural cracks. Do not enter if unsafe.
- Document damages – take photos/videos for insurance or government assistance (DSWD, LGU).
- Apply for financial aid – visit your Municipal Social Welfare Office with proof of identity and damage documentation.
- Mental health support – free counselling available through PDRRMO hotline or NGF Cares (0927-555-3583).
Download: Post-Disaster Recovery Checklist
Downloads & Resources
Contact PDRRMO Basilan
Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office
Provincial Capitol, Isabela City, Basilan
Hotline: (062) 991-1111 / 0917-123-4567
Email: pdrrmo@basilan.gov.ph
Facebook: facebook.com/basilanpdrrmo
For life-threatening emergencies, call our hotline immediately.