Typhoon Pilandok: Safety Guide and What To Do in the Philippines

Updated 2026-08-30 · Source: pagasa

Pilandok is affecting Pilipinas per pagasa. Secure your home, prepare a go-bag, and follow your LGU's evacuation orders rather than waiting to judge conditions yourself. A weather disturbance is affecting parts of the Philippines. Follow official PAGASA and your local government (LGU) advisories, and take the standard safety steps below to protect your household.

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What should you do before a storm?

Charge your phone and power banks while you still have electricity.
Prepare a go-bag: water, food, medicine, flashlight, IDs, and cash.
Store clean drinking water and secure important documents in waterproof bags.
Know your nearest evacuation center and your barangay hotline.
Move vehicles and valuables to higher ground if you are in a flood-prone area.

What should you do during a storm?

Stay indoors and away from windows; monitor PAGASA and LGU updates.
Do not cross flooded roads or rivers, on foot or by vehicle.
Turn off electricity and gas if flooding reaches your home.
Evacuate immediately if local officials tell you to.
Keep your phone on and battery-saving mode on for emergency alerts.

What should you do after a storm?

Wait for officials to declare it safe before returning home.
Watch for downed power lines, weakened structures, and floodwater.
Boil or disinfect water if you are unsure it is safe to drink.
Check on neighbors, especially the elderly, children, and PWDs.

Frequently asked questions

What do PAGASA storm signals mean?

Signals #1 to #5 indicate increasing wind strength and danger. Higher signals mean stronger winds and more preparation is needed. Always follow your LGU's evacuation orders regardless of the signal.

What emergency numbers should I keep?

National Emergency Hotline 911, NDRRMC (02) 8911-1406, and your own barangay hotline. Save these before a storm hits.

How long should my emergency supplies last?

Plan for at least three days without power or resupply. Water at one gallon per person per day, food that needs no cooking, medicines, a torch, a power bank, and copies of IDs in a waterproof bag. Roads and shops often stay closed after the wind drops.

When is it too late to evacuate?

Once winds are strong or roads are flooding, moving becomes more dangerous than sheltering. Leave while conditions still allow it, and follow your LGU's evacuation orders rather than waiting to judge the weather yourself.

Is floodwater safe to walk through?

No. Even shallow moving water can knock you off your feet, and floodwater hides open drains, debris and live electrical hazards. It also carries contamination that causes leptospirosis.

What should I do about power and appliances?

Switch off the main breaker if flooding is likely, and unplug appliances. Do not touch electrical equipment while standing in water.

Sa Tagalog: May bagyong nararamdaman sa ilang bahagi ng Pilipinas. Sundin ang PAGASA at ang inyong LGU, ihanda ang go-bag, at lumikas agad kapag inutusan ng mga opisyal.

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Safety guidance follows standard PAGASA and NDRRMC advice. Always follow the official advisories of PAGASA and your local government unit. Emergency hotline: 911.