🇵🇭Philippines
The Philippines is one of the most disaster-affected countries in the world, hit by an average of 20 typhoons annually along with earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, and landslides. Typhoon Haiyan (2013) was one of the strongest tropical cyclones ever recorded. The country has made significant strides in disaster preparedness with community-based programs and improved early warning systems.
Past Disasters
2 resolved
Official Disaster Management Agencies
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
The Philippines' lead coordinating body for disaster risk reduction and emergency management.
PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration)
Provides weather forecasts, typhoon warnings, and flood advisories for the Philippines.
Local & Regional Organizations
Philippine Red Cross
The foremost humanitarian organization in the Philippines, providing disaster response, blood services, and community resilience programs.
Citizens' Disaster Response Center (CDRC)
Leading disaster response network in the Philippines, coordinating community-based disaster preparedness and relief.
At a Glance
- Region
- Southeast Asia
- Capital
- Manila
- Emergency
- 911
- Total Disasters
- 2
- Active
- 0
- Recovery
- 0
- Responding Orgs
- 8
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