Emergency Contacts in Cebu City: Essential Numbers for Immediate Assistance
In emergencies, timely access to the right contact can save lives. Below is a curated list of critical emergency services in Cebu City. For nationwide emergencies, dial 911 (Philippines’ universal emergency hotline).
🚨 Emergency Rescue & Disaster Response
- 161 – ERUF (Emergency Rescue Unit Foundation)
🔥 Fire Department & Rescue Services
- 160 – Cebu City Fire Department (Bureau of Fire Protection)
- Fil-Chinese Volunteer Fire Brigade: (032) 254-0200 / 254-0300 | Mobile: 0918-909-9785
- Mandaue City Fire Department: (032) 344-4747 / 344-3364
👮♂️ Police & Law Enforcement
- 166 – Cebu City Police Hotline
- Waterfront Police Station: (032) 254-6968
- Fuente Osmeña Police Station: (032) 256-2194 / 255-7350
- Mobile Patrol Group: (032) 233-2178
- Theft & Robbery Section: (032) 233-0202
- SWAT Team: (032) 235-9666
🏥 Hospitals & Medical Centers
- Chong Hua Hospital: (032) 255-8000
- Cebu Doctors’ Hospital: (032) 255-5555
- Perpetual Succour Hospital: (032) 233-8620
- Velez General Hospital: (032) 253-1871
- Cebu City Medical Center: (032) 255-7141
- Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center: (032) 255-1591
🚦 Traffic Management & Road Emergencies
- CITOM (Cebu City Traffic Operations Management): (032) 253-9211
🩺 Philippine National Red Cross (Cebu Chapter)
- Disaster Relief & Blood Services: (032) 253-4611
Important Notes
- Save Locally: Add these numbers to your phone for offline access.
- Clarity in Emergencies: When calling, state your location, type of emergency, and number of affected people clearly.
- Verify Updates: Periodically confirm numbers for accuracy.
Quick Tips
- For road accidents, contact CITOM and the nearest police station.
- For fire emergencies, dial both 160 (Fire Department) and ERUF (161) for rapid response.
- Red Cross Cebu provides ambulance services and disaster support.
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