Advisories
Weather, typhoon information, and notices for Catarman.
Weather in Catarman
If a typhoon is coming
PAGASA issues the official bulletins and wind signals. Check them first.
Who to call
- National Emergency Hotline911
- Catarman MDRRMO0949-151-38100906-357-0985
- Northern Samar PDRRMO0967-339-5807(055) 500-9812
What the wind signals mean
| Signal | Winds | Expected within |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39–61 km/h | 36 hours |
| 2 | 62–88 km/h | 24 hours |
| 3 | 89–117 km/h | 18 hours |
| 4 | 118–184 km/h | 12 hours |
| 5 | 185 km/h or higher | 12 hours |
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals as defined by PAGASA.
Get ready before the storm
General preparedness advice. Follow instructions from the MDRRMO and your barangay officials.
- Charge phones, power banks, and flashlights.
- Store drinking water and food that needs no cooking, enough for three days.
- Prepare a go bag: medicines, first aid, clothes, cash, and a whistle.
- Keep IDs and important documents in a waterproof bag.
- Ask your barangay where the evacuation center is, and how you will get there.
- If you live near the river or the coast, leave early when told to evacuate.
- Save the hotlines on this page.
Notices and reminders
Dates and updates worth knowing. These are reminders from BetterCatarman, not official announcements.
Site update
14 Nov 2026
Weather, advisories, and Filipino and Waray versions added
This page now shows the forecast for Catarman and what to do when a typhoon is coming. You can also read much of the site in Filipino or Waray using the language buttons at the top.
Reminder
14 Nov 2026
Real property tax: fourth-quarter instalment
On or before 31 December 2026
If you pay your real property tax (amilyar) by quarter, the last instalment for the year is due at the Municipal Treasurer’s Office.
Local Government Code, Section 250
Read moreReminder
14 Nov 2026
Business permit renewal and business taxes
Within the first 20 days of January 2027
Business taxes are due in the first twenty days of January, when business permits are also renewed. The municipal government may extend the deadline, so check with the BPLO.
Local Government Code, Section 167
Read moreSite update
12 Nov 2026
Barangay officials may be changing
Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections were held on 2 November 2026. The officials listed on each barangay page come from the DILG directory and may still be the outgoing ones until it is updated.
Read moreSite update
11 Nov 2026
2025 audit report added to Transparency
The Commission on Audit’s 2025 report for Catarman is now on the Transparency page: income, expenses, assets, and liabilities, the auditor’s observations, and the municipal government’s responses.
Commission on Audit, Catarman Annual Audit Report 2025
Read more
Official announcements
For class suspensions, power interruptions, and other official advisories, follow these channels.