PREVENTING

THE PAST
FROM
REPEATING

PREPARING FOR A
STORM SURGE

A storm surge is an abnormal rise of sea water

due to a tropical cyclone.
The Typhhoon Haiyan storm surge caused the
death of 6000 people in the Visayas region.
BEFORE A STORM SURGE
Know the hazards in your area, if
it has the potential threat of
storm surge.
Always monitor the weather and
watch out for advisories and
warnings
Know the location of the
evacuation site and the fastest
and safest way to go there.
Secure your home, move the
essential furniture and items to
the upper floor.
Prepare your family's supply bag
containing items needed for
survival.
Before evacuating, turn of all
connections of electricity, gas
tank, and water.
When notified, immediately go to higher
and safer ground with your family

DURING A STORM SURGE

STAY ON HIGHER GROUND

MOVE AWAY TAKE SHELTER DO NOT TOUCH

FROM THE SEA AND STAY ELECTRICAL
SHORE UPDATED ITEMS IF YOU ARE
 AFTER A STORM SURGE
STAY ALERT AND KEEP SAFE

LEAVE THE EVACUATION AREA ONLY

WHEN THE AUTHORITIES SAY IT'S SAFE

CHECK FOR MISSING PERSONS OR

FAMILY MEMBERS AND REPORT IT TO
THE AUTHORITIES

IF SOMEONE IS SICK OR INJURED, GET

THEM TREATED OR BRING THEM TO
THE NEAREST HOSPITAL

REPORT FALLEN TREES AND

ELECTRICAL POSTS TO THE
AUTHORITIES

CHECK YOUR HOUSE AND REPAIR IF

THERE ARE DAMAGES

MAKE SURE YOUR FOOD AND WATER

SUPPLY HAS NOT BEEN
CONTAMINATED BY FLOOD WATER

STAY ALIVE
STAY ALERT!