Safety & Emergency Guide
Your safety is our priority. Whether you’re surfing in Gubat, trekking in Bulusan, or exploring the islands of Matnog, keep this guide bookmarked. Sorsogon is generally a very safe and peaceful province (our name Kasanggayahan literally means “prosperity and peace”), but it pays to be prepared.
The Universal Lifeline
For any immediate threat to life or property anywhere in the province:
- National Emergency Hotline: 911
- Sorsogon Provincial DRRMO (Disaster Response): 911 or 0917-135-4376
Medical Facilities & Hospitals
If you need medical attention, these are the primary accredited facilities. Most municipalities have a “Medicare” hospital for basic needs, but major cases are handled in Sorsogon City.
| Facility Name | Location | Contact Number |
| Metro Health Specialists Hospital | Sorsogon City | 0919-075-0420 |
| Sorsogon Provincial Hospital | Sorsogon City | (056) 211-1033 |
| Donsol District Hospital | Donsol | 0999-471-9654 |
| Gubat District Hospital | Gubat | 0930-329-1214 |
| Bulan Medicare Hospital | Bulan | (056) 555-2234 |
Tourism & Sea Safety
For assistance specifically at tourist sites or during sea travel
- Tourism Police (TOPCOP): Look for officers in blue vests stationed at major hubs like the Donsol Whale Shark Center and Bulusan Lake.
- Philippine Coast Guard (Sorsogon Station): 0917-842-7614 (Essential for Matnog and Pilar sea crossings).
- Donsol Whale Shark Center: 0917-500-0000 (For reporting interaction violations or seeking help in the water).
District Emergency Directory
| District | MDRRMO (Disaster/Rescue) | Police Station |
| Sorsogon City | 0929-431-7493 | 0998-598-6062 |
| Donsol | 0999-471-9654 | 0998-598-6065 |
| Gubat | 0977-810-3233 | 0998-598-6068 |
| Bulusan | 0948-768-6843 | 0998-598-6064 |
| Matnog | 0928-904-6383 | 0998-598-6072 |
Utility & Service Disruptions
- Electricity (SORECO II): 0939-445-4902
- Water Service: 0920-9544-983
- Traffic & Public Safety: 0909-6401-742