The local government of Surigao City has begun enforcing forced evacuations for residents living in flood- and storm surge-prone areas as #TinoPH continues to bring strong winds and rains on Monday, November 3, 2025.

Forced evacuations in identified hazard zones were implemented around 2 p.m. At least 1,086 families or a total of 4,618 individuals have evacuated to 24 evacuation centers in the city.

According to PAGASA’s Tropical Cyclone Bulletin Nr. 7 issued at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, Surigao del Norte may experience storm surge heights of 2.1-3 meters.

“Hindi lahat ng barangay may mga hazard areas may mga portions lang, sitio o purok o certain number of households,” Surigao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) Head, Threlcie Villaces, said.

#TinoPH is expected to make landfall over Eastern Samar or Dinagat Islands late Monday night or early Tuesday morning.

However, as early as Monday morning, strong winds and heavy rains were already experienced in Surigao City.

Classes in both public and private schools, as well as work in government offices and several private establishments, were suspended.

Some residents living near the coast took extra precautions by securing their homes.

“Kahapon pa tinalian ko na kasi malakas na ang hangin delikado baka masira pa nanigurado lang,” resident, Ranie Salva, said.

Some residents were also seen panic buying food and supplies on Sunday after learning that supermarkets and banks would reportedly close temporarily. However, the city government intervened quickly.

“We were able to make recommendation for them to open today para to give way also sa preparation ng mga tao kung kailangan nilang mamili o kailangan nila mag secure ng pera so we're very thankful na wala ng panic buying,” Surigao City Mayor Paul Dumlao II, said.

Meanwhile, relief packs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are already prepositioned and ready for distribution to affected communities.