Misamis Occidental typhoon guide¶
Misamis Occidental is a province of Northern Mindanao in the northwest of Mindanao, on Iligan Bay and Panguil Bay. The provincial profile lists 14 municipalities and 3 cities: Oroquieta, the capital city, Ozamiz, and Tangub. The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) leads provincial disaster response. Typhoon and tropical storm warnings come from PAGASA through its Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals. Follow PAGASA bulletins and your city or 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 Misamis Occidental. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
What to know in Misamis Occidental¶
- The provincial government reported that Tropical Storm Basyang brought heavy rain and flooding to Iligan City on February 6, 2026. It says the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office handled relief distribution and that the province sent heavy equipment on February 8 to help clear flood debris. This is a past event.
- 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 Government of Misamis Occidental | +63-88-545-1830 | Office line at Capitol Drive, Lower Lamac, Oroquieta City, as the provincial contact page lists it (088 545 1830). General government line, not a disaster hotline. Not for emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental: Official provincial site with news and updates. 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://misocc.gov.ph/misamis-occidental-extends-relief-assistance-to-iligan-city-amid-tropical-storm-basyang/
- 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://misocc.gov.ph/contact-us/
- https://misocc.gov.ph/
- https://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/regional-forecast/mindanao
- https://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/learning-tools/tropical-cyclone-wind-signal