Typhoon Karmaegi unleashed its fury and made landfall in Vietnam, leaving a devastating path across the Philippines. With 114 lives tragically lost in the Philippines and the entire coastal region of Vietnam now severely affected, urgent access to emergency services is of paramount importance. This article summarizes important contact information to help those in need and facilitate a quick response.
When a natural disaster strikes, knowing who to call can make all the difference. Aid groups, government agencies and local emergency services are mobilized to provide rescue, relief and assistance. Whether you need immediate assistance, want to report a missing person, or are looking for shelter information, these hotlines and contacts are your first port of call.
Emergency contacts in the Philippines
Many agencies are on standby for the people of the Philippines who are dealing with the effects of Typhoon Karmaegi. The National Disaster Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) coordinates most relief operations.
Main hotlines and contacts:
- NDRRMC Operation Center: (02) 8911-5061 to 65 (landline), 0917-891-6479 (mobile)
- Philippine National Police (PNP): 117 or (02) 8722-0650
- Philippine Red Cross: 143 or (02) 8790-2300
- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Hotline: (02) 8931-8101 (Relief supplies/evacuation center support)
- Coast Guard: (02) 8527-3877 (for marine emergencies and rescue)
- Email for general inquiries/reports: ndrrmoc@gmail.com
- Philippines disaster volunteer:https://disasters2.jimdofree.com/emergency-numbers/
We recommend that you save these numbers on your phone and share them with your family and friends. Local government units (LGUs) also maintain their own emergency phone lines, so check local announcements for contact information for your specific city or state.
Emergency contacts in Vietnam
As Typhoon Karmaegi reaches Vietnam, communities are preparing for impact and responding to initial damage. The Natural Disaster Prevention and Management Central Steering Committee has the primary authority for disaster response.
Main hotlines and contacts:
- National Search and Rescue Committee: 112
- Police (general emergency): 113
- Fire department: 114
- Ambulance/emergency medical care: 115
- Vietnam Red Cross: (024) 3942-2639
- Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) – Disaster Management Bureau: (024) 3793-1200
- Email for general inquiries/reports: info@dmc.gov.vn
- Vietnam government website: https://dmc.gov.vn/homepage-pt32.html
Both countries should prioritize their personal safety. Please follow local authorities’ instructions, evacuate if advised to do so, and stay informed through official news channels.
A satellite view of the eye of Typhoon Karmaegi over a body of water, showing its enormous scale. It should create a dramatic image that looks like swirling clouds.
A scene from the Philippines after the typhoon. The image shows collapsed buildings and debris, with several people surveying the damage in the distance. The atmosphere should convey the aftermath of a powerful storm.
A group of volunteers distributes aid (food, water, blankets) to typhoon survivors in temporary evacuation centers and disaster areas in the Philippines. We need to show compassion and community support on the ground.
A coastal town in Vietnam has been hit by heavy rain and strong winds after the typhoon landed. You should see people evacuating and securing their property.
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Source: Pynck – pynck.com
