USJ-R ALERT EMS

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PUBLIC ADVISORY | EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBERS

For everyone’s safety, here are the updated emergency hotline numbers for Cebu City and nearby areas. Please save these numbers and share them with your family and friends.

In case of emergencies involving power interruptions, fire, medical assistance, rescue operations, or disaster response, do not hesitate to call the appropriate hotline listed.

Stay alert. Stay prepared. Stay safe, Sugboanon.
For public information and guidance.

CEBU CITY UNDER SIGNAL NO. 2 DUE TO TS BASYANG

Cebu City has been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 as Tropical Storm Basyang continues to affect the Visayas.

Under Signal No. 2, gale force winds of 62 to 88 km/h may be experienced within 24 hours, posing a minor to moderate threat to life and property, especially in coastal and upland areas.

As of 4:00 AM, Basyang was located near Agusan del Norte and is moving west northwestward. Strong winds, heavy rainfall, and rough seas are expected to affect Cebu, with sea travel considered risky.

The public is advised to stay alert, secure surroundings, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow advisories from local authorities.
Further updates will be issued as the situation develops.

🎉 10 Years of ALERT EMS! 🚑 A decade of dedication, life-saving service, and compassionate care at USJR. Here's to many more years of being the first responders and true heroes!

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TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 2
Tropical Depression
Issued at 8:00 AM, 24 November 2025
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 11:00 AM today.
“VERBENA” MAINTAINS ITS STRENGTH AS IT CONTINUES TO MOVE WESTWARD OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA.
• Location of Center (7:00 AM):
The center of Tropical Depression VERBENA was estimated based on all available data at 290 km East of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte (9.5°N, 128.1°E)
• Intensity:
Maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 55 km/h, and central pressure of 1002 hPa
• Present Movement:
Westward at 20 km/h
• Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds:
Strong winds extend outwards up to 200 km from the center
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
TCWS No. 1
➣ Wind threat: Strong winds
➣ Warning lead time: 36 hours
➣ Range of wind speeds: 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6 to 7)
➣ Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property
LUZON:
The southern portion of Occidental Mindoro (Magsaysay, San Jose, Rizal, Calintaan), the southern portion of Oriental Mindoro (Bulalacao, Mansalay, Roxas, Bongabong), Romblon, the northern portion of Palawan (Araceli, Taytay, El Nido, Dumaran) including Cuyo and Calamian Islands, and mainland Masbate
VISAYAS:
The central and southern portions of Eastern Samar (Sulat, San Julian, City of Borongan, Maydolong, Balangkayan, Llorente, Lawaan, Balangiga, General Macarthur, Giporlos, Quinapondan, Hernani, Salcedo, Guiuan, Mercedes, Taft), the central and southern portions of Samar (Hinabangan, Marabut, Basey, Santa Rita, Villareal, Pinabacdao, Calbiga, San Sebastian, Daram, Talalora, Zumarraga, Almagro, Santo Niño, Tagapul-An, City of Catbalogan, Jiabong, Motiong, Paranas), Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Cebu, Camotes Islands, Bohol, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Siquijor, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, Antique including Caluya Islands and Guimaras

DOST-PAGASA