To provide flood and typhoon warnings, public weather forecasts and advisories, meteorological, astronomical, climatological, and other specialized information and services primarily for the protection of life and property and in support of economic, productivity and sustainable development.
The PRC provides six major services: Blood Services, Disaster Management, Safety Services, Community Health and Nursing, Social Services and the Volunteer Service.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Wide Support Commands Combating Terrorism and Insurgency in Islands of Palawan and Kalayaan including the disputed spratlys island group.
Philippine National Red Cross
PNRC: (048) 433 - 6362
The PRC provides six major services: Blood Services, Disaster Management, Safety Services, Community Health and Nursing, Social Services and the Volunteer Service.
Hospitals
Provincial Hospital - 169 / (048) - 433 - 2621
Provincial Health Office - (048) - 433 - 2721
Palawan Adventist Hospital - (048) - 433 - 2156
City Health Office - (048) - 434 - 6582
Cooperative Hospital - (048) - 434-3255 / 434-5580
City Disaster Coordinating Council (CDCC)
Bureau of Fire Protection
Fire Department: 160 / (048) 434 - 2076
To prevent and suppress distractive fires, enforce fire related laws and to provide emergency medical and rescue services
Prevents and investigates crimes and bring offenders to justice.
Exercise the vested powers from the Philippine Constitution and pertinent laws.
Detain an arrested person for a period not beyond what is prescribed by law.
Implements pertinent laws and regulations on firearms and explosives control.
Supervise and control the training and operations of security agencies.
Executive Office
Office of the City Mayor: (048) 717-8000
Establish a physical facility to be known as the Puerto Princesa City Disaster Operation Center and equipping and training of disaster action team/units on Preparedness program, Rescue, Relief,Rehabilitation and prevention.
Determine and evaluate the requirements for major disaster and submit recommendation to the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council or National Coordinating Council or to the President of the Philippines for allocation of critical resources
Request or appeal to non-government organizations and the private sector for such assistance as may be required in preparing for, reacting to and recovering from the effects of disaster