Davao Occidental typhoon guide¶
Davao Occidental is a province of the Davao Region. Its site describes the topography as hilly, rugged and sloping, with nearly 80 percent mountains, and lists five municipalities: Sta. Maria, Malita, Don Marcelino, Jose Abad Santos, and the island municipality of Sarangani. The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office is at the Capitol Compound in Brgy. Lais, Malita. Follow PAGASA bulletins and your municipal disaster office.
Checked on October 10, 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 Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) of the Provincial Government of Davao Occidental. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
What to know in Davao Occidental¶
- PAGASA says storm surge becomes more dangerous when it arrives on top of a high tide, and advises people to prepare to evacuate as soon as the municipal disaster council or barangay officials advise it.
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. |
| Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) | +63-997-208-9834 | Contact number listed on the office page (0997 208 9834). Office is at the Capitol Compound, Brgy. Lais, Malita. Use 911 in an emergency. |
Official alerts and information¶
- PDRRMO page, Province of Davao Occidental: Office description, address, and contact number. 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 tells people to know the concrete, reinforced multi-story buildings their local government has designated for evacuation. Evacuation centres are announced by your municipal or city disaster office and barangay officials. This page does not list any as open.
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 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.
- https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/information/storm-surge
- https://calabarzon.dilg.gov.ph/one-number-for-all-emergencies-unified-911-to-launch-nationwide/
- https://davaooccidental.gov.ph/provincial-disaster-risk-reduction-and-management-office/
- https://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/regional-forecast/mindanao
- https://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/learning-tools/tropical-cyclone-wind-signal