Caraga (Region XIII) typhoon guide¶
Caraga (Region XIII) covers the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur, with Butuan City. Its east coast faces the Philippine Sea. The Office of Civil Defense runs disaster response for the region through its regional office and the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. PAGASA issues the Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals and storm surge information. Follow PAGASA bulletins and your city or municipal disaster risk reduction and management office.
Checked on October 9, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from the Office of Civil Defense regional office and the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council for Caraga. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
What to know in Caraga (Region XIII)¶
- PAGASA says storm surge is an abnormal rise in sea level during a tropical cyclone, and that it is more dangerous when it arrives on top of a high tide. It says the way to reduce its effects is to check for weather updates, prepare early, and evacuate to high ground when a mandatory evacuation is called.
- TESDA, a national agency, describes Typhoon Pablo (Bopha), December 2012, as a storm that killed over a thousand people and hit hard the provinces of Compostela Valley, Davao Oriental, and Surigao del Sur. Surigao del Sur is in Caraga. This is a past event.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Unified 911 for police, fire, medical, and disaster response, as the Department of the Interior and Local Government describes it. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
Official alerts and information¶
- PAGASA Severe Weather Bulletin: PAGASA's bulletin for typhoons and tropical storms. Check the issue time on each one. Website.
- PAGASA Mindanao regional forecast: Regional forecast and warning tools for Mindanao. Website.
Evacuation centers¶
Open only when announced
Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.
PAGASA advises people in storm surge prone areas to know which concrete reinforced multi-story buildings the local government has designated for evacuation, to arrange to stay with family or friends on higher ground, and to prepare to evacuate as soon as the municipal disaster risk reduction and management council or barangay officials advise it. Ask your city or municipal disaster office which evacuation centres serve your barangay. Evacuation centres are announced by local officials, so follow their alerts.
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a typhoon shelter
- Typhoon supply list
- After a typhoon: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 9, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.
- https://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/information/storm-surge
- https://tesda.gov.ph/Media/NewsDetail/263
- https://calabarzon.dilg.gov.ph/one-number-for-all-emergencies-unified-911-to-launch-nationwide/
- https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/
- https://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/regional-forecast/mindanao
- https://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/learning-tools/tropical-cyclone-wind-signal
- https://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/tropical-cyclone/forecast-storm-surge