DSWD activates Bohol earthquake text hotlines

THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced that the DSWD Earthquake Text Hotlines are now activated and ready to receive updates, reports on assistance needed and other feedback on the ongoing relief operation for victims of the 7.2 earthquake that hit Bohol and Cebu.

One may type IREPORT<space>name/location/message and send to 2327 or (0917) 8902327 for Globe and Touch Mobile users. For Smart, Sun and Talk N’ Text subscribers type IREPORT<space> name/location/message and send to (0918) 9122813.

These earthquake hotlines are open 24 hours a day and texters can expect response within 48-hours from receipt of the text message.

The DSWD Earthquake Text Hotlines also connect the DSWD-7 Operation Center in Tagbilaran with the social workers the DSWD recently deployed to 26 municipalities in Bohol.

Social Welfare Secretary Dinky Soliman said mobile number (0920) 9463766 can receive similar concerns on the ongoing relief operations in Central Visayas.

Senders need to include their name, exact location and concerns.

“I encourage the public, especially those affected by the earthquake to include all details when using this mobile number,” Soliman said.

All these hotline numbers can only accommodate text messages not voice calls. Secretary Soliman also warned the public not to send any prank text messages which may hamper the speedy delivery of assistance to the victims.