Strategies to reduce the effect of typhoons have been largely

successful. Many strategies have been developed to cope with tropical

cyclones over the years. These strategies include emergency action as
well as mitigation measures. However, as these measures have their
limitation, responding to tropical cyclones is a continuing challenge as
conditions may suddenly change, it will be difficult to predict and thus
prepare for the occurrence of cyclones.
Emergency actions before the occurrence of a cyclone and in its
aftermath are important to minimise injury and death. Emergency action
involves taking immediate action in response to any situation that poses
risk to peoples health and lives. Before a cyclone occurs, people can be
evacuated to cyclone proof shelters. Cyclone shelters are built with strong
concrete which are able to reduce the number of casualties in the
countries such as India and Bangladesh. Immediate assistance from
national government and governments from neighbouring countries is
essential in the aftermath of a cyclone. The assistance will help repair the
damage caused and provide necessities such as food, clothing, shelter
and health care. This allow the people to get back on their feet and rebuild
their homes. For example, when typhoon Megi hit the Philippines in 2010,
about 4000 families were able to rebuild and repair their homes after
receiving help from Red Cross.
Mitigation measures are essential in reducing the effect of cyclones.
Mitigation measures are strategies take to reduce the impact of cyclones.
These include prediction and warning, land use control, floodplain
management and measures to reduce the vulnerability of infrastructure.
Predicting cyclones is important as it buys people time to evacuate from
the cyclone and reduce the damage. Prediction methods includes
analysing long-term climate records and using the computer to predict
cyclone paths.
However, emergency actions and mitigation measures have their
limits. Funds and food may not be readily available after cyclones hit an
area. In conclusion, strategies used to reduce the effect of tropical
cyclones have been largely successful. These strategies have helped
people recover from cyclones quickly and also reduce the damage caused.