Preparation Before a Typhoon

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1. Inspect your home for leaks or cracks. Make sure to repair and fix them ASAP!

2. Raise furniture and appliances above previous flood level.

3. Monitor current weather reports.

Note: Be familiar with the meaning of the public storm warning signals and color-coded rainfall advisories.

Color-code

  • Yellow – Monitor the weather condition
  • Orange – Alert for possible evacuation
  • Red – Evacuation

4. Fully charge your gadgets and emergency batteries.

5. Prepare your emergency supplies and kit. It should contain:

  • Food
  • First-aid kit
  • Extra money
  • Battery- or solar-powered flashlight + Extra batteries/power bank
  • Transistor radio
  • Special needs (e.g. infant formula milk, sanitary pads, maintenance medicines)

6. Have a family disaster plan.

7. If you are living in a low-lying area and are advised to leave your home, calmly find the nearest evacuation area.

Things to do before evacuating from your home:

  • Lock all windows and doors.
  • Unplug and shut off electricity and water.
  • Bring important documents and emergency supplies.

Safety Measures During a Typhoon

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1. Stay indoors.

2. Keep your windows and doors closed.

3. Switch off main power switch to prevent electrical accidents.

4. Preserve your gadget’s battery life. Use it to watch or read news and to communicate with relatives and friends.

5. Keep an eye out on lighted candles.

6. Keep an ear on the radio for news updates or evacuation notices.

Safety Tips After a Typhoon

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1. Inspect your home for damages.

2. Report damaged electrical cables and fallen electric posts to authorities.

3. Watch out for live wires and outlets submerged in water.

4. Stay informed with the latest weather update.

5. Take note of properties covered by your insurance.

6. Clean up your home and yard.

Important emergency hotlines:

  • Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) : 434-2696
  • National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) : 911-1406 or 912-2665
  • Philippine National Police (PNP) : 117 or 0917-847-5757
  • Philippine National Red Cross : 143 or 527-0000
  • Bureau of Fire Protection (NCR) : 426-0219, 426-3812, or 426-0246
  • MERALCO : 162-11
  • Maynilad : 1626
  • Manila Water : 1627

Check out these tips on how to prepare your home for typhoon.



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