PUBLIC STORM WARNING

SIGNALS (PSWS)
PSWS # 1
WHAT IT MEANS
• A tropical cyclone will affect the locality in at least 36
hours
• Winds of 30-60 kph and irregular rains is expected in at
least 36 hours
THE FOLLOWING MAY HAPPEN
• Twigs and branches of small trees are broken
• Some houses of very light materials are partially
unroofed
• Rice crops suffer significant damage in its flowering
stage
WHAT TO DO
• Watch out for big waves
• Listen to severe bulletin issued by PAGASA
PSWS #2
WHAT IT MEANS
• A tropical cyclone with winds of greater than 60
kph up to 100 kph will affect the locality in at least
24 hours
THE FOLLOWING MAY HAPPEN
• Large number of nipa and cogon houses may be partially
or totally unroofed
• Light to moderate damage to exposed communities
• Rice and corn may be adversely affected
• Few big trees may be uprooted
• Many banana plants may be downed
• Some coconut trees may be tilted while few are
broken
WHAT TO DO
• Avoid riding small seacraft
• Those who travel by sea and air should avoid
unnecessary risks
• Postponed outdoor activity of children
PSWS #3
WHAT IT MEANS
• A tropical cyclone with winds of greater than 100
kph up to 185 kph will affect the locality in at least
18 hours
THE FOLLOWING MAY HAPPEN
• Many coconut trees are broken or destroyed
• Almost all banana plants downed and a large
number of tress uprooted
• Rice and corn crops suffer heavy losses
• Majority of nipa and cogon houses are uprooted or
destroyed; considerable damage to structures of
light to medium construction
• Widespread disruption of electrical power and
communication services
• Moderate to heavy damage in agricultural and
industrial sectors
WHAT TO DO
• Avoid riding in any seacraft
• Seek shelter in strong buildings
• Evacuate from low lying areas
• Stay away from coasts and riverbanks
PSWS #4
WHAT IT MEANS
• A very intense typhoon carrying very strong winds
of more than 185 kph will affect the locality in at
least 12 hours
THE FOLLOWING MAY HAPPEN
• Coconut plantation may suffer extensive damage
• Many large trees may be uprooted
• Rice and corn plantation may suffer heavy losses
• Damage to affected communities can be very
heavy
• Most residential and institutional buildings of mixed
construction may be severely damaged
• Electrical power distribution and communication services
may be severely disrupted
WHAT TO DO
•All travels and outdoor activities should be
cancelled
•Evacuate to safe shelters