DUGUILES, LEO GRACE P.

GAS 12-1

TEN MEASURES BEFORE A TYPHOON

1. It is vital to constantly keep yourself updated with the up-

to-the-minute weather reports. Being abreast with the latest
weather bulletins and official government announcements
and warnings are paramount to prepare yourself and your
family for the typhoon.

2. Stay connected with family member. Prior to any

weather disturbance make an emergency plan with your
family. Decide a pre- destined meeting place. Charge all
modes of communication.

Reference:

Check out munim666's entry in $200.00 USDcontest Family Emergency Preparedness Planning
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3. Clean and unclogged all drainage system of your

house. Check your roofings, windows, doors and
ceilings of any holes or dents. Trim or cut trees.
4. Prepared ample amount of imperishable no cook food
and bottled water.

Reference:

Emergency food. (2017, October 4). Clue.Guru.

https://clue.guru/2017/10/04/emergency-food/
5. Transfer all your furniture, appliances and other stuff
not viable to come in contact with water to an elevated
portion of your house.

6. If your local official advised to evacuate, do so. Do

not wait for any untoward incident to happen before
leaving. Your mantra should be “better safe than
sorry.”

Reference:

Philippines evacuates nearly 1 million as Typhoon Goni nears. (n.d.).

Phys.Org. Retrieved January 3, 2022, from

https://phys.org/news/2020-10-philippines-evacuate-typhoon-

goni-nears.html

7. Your emergency kit should be ready at all times. It

must contain first-aid supplies, life vest, transistor
radio, flashlight, candles, match, toiletries, alcohol,
and clean clothes.
8. Secure all important family documents by wrapping
in with plastic and include it in you go bag.

9. Use water-proof shoes to prevent fungal infection.

Reference:

Hanson, M., Metzler, B., Foster, C., & Beverly, J. (2015,

February 27). The pros and cons of waterproof
shoes. PodiumRunner.
https://www.podiumrunner.com/gear/pros-cons-
waterproof-shoes/

10. Farmer should harvest crops days before the weather

disturbance. Fishermen should refrain from fishing and
must secure their boats at bay.

Reference:

Scouts help farmers harvest their crops for free. (n.d.).

Scout.Org. Retrieved January 3, 2022, from

 REFERENCE:
 DRRR Manual/PPT