PHILIPPINE AREA

OF
RESPONSIBILITY
 LESSON OBJECTIVE
Trace the path of typhoons that
enter the Philippine Area of
Responsibility (PAR) using a
map and tracking data
 PAR
• Exact dimensions of this domain are the realm
of the Western Pacific confined by imaginary
lines connecting the coordinates:

5°N 115°E, 15°N 115°E, 21°N 120°E, 25°N

135°E and 5°N 135°E.
EFFECT OF LANDMASSES
AND BODIES OF WATER
TO A TYPHOON
• A typhoon develops when winds blow into
areas of the ocean where the water is warm.
These winds gather moisture and rise, while
colder air moves in below. This creates
pressure, which causes the winds to
maneuver very quickly.
• The winds rotate, or spin, around a center
called a watch fixed. The warmer air and
moisture there's, the more intense the winds.
• Landforms and bodies of water on and round
the Philippines affect the strength or
weakness of weather phenomenon like
typhoons.

• Remarkably, landforms reduce the strength

of typhoons whenever the winds impact
them.
• Additionally, oceans, wherein the typhoons
originate, provide advanced rainfall and
strength.

• Large bodies of water, like oceans, seas and

large lakes, can affect the climate of a
section. Water heats and cools more
gradually than landmasses.
• Therefore, the coastal regions will stay
cooler in summer and warmer in winter, thus
producing a more moderate climate with a
narrower temperature range.
PUBLIC STORM
WARNING SIGNAL
(PSWS)
 LESSON OBJECTIVE

Describe the different Public

Storm Warning Signals
(PSWS)
TROPICAL CYCLONE
CLASSIFICATION
 WHAT ARE STORM SIGNALS?

• PAGASA employs a numbered warning system

from 1 the lowest to 5 the highest depending on
the wind speeds a locality is about to experience
and the lead time before such conditions are to be
experienced.
PUBLIC STORM WARNING
SIGNAL
 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
MEASURES
• When the tropical cyclone intensifies and moves closer, this
warning signal number may be upgraded.

• The waves on coastal waters may gradually develop and swell.

• The people are advised to listen to the latest severe weather

bulletin issued by PAGASA every six hours.
 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
MEASURES
• Business may be carried out as usual except when floods
occur.

• Disaster preparedness units are activated to alert status.

 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
MEASURES
• The sea and coastal waters are dangerous to small sea
craft.

• Special attention should be given to the latest position,

direction and movement speed, and intensity of the
storm as it moves toward an area.

• The public especially people traveling by sea and air

are cautioned.
 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
MEASURES
• Outdoor activities of children should be
postponed.

• Secure properties before the signal is upgraded.

• Disaster preparedness agencies/organizations are

in action to alert their communities.
 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
MEASURES
• The weather condition is dangerous to the communities
affected.

• The sea and coastal waters will be very dangerous to all

seacraft.

• Travel is very risky especially by air and sea.

 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
MEASURES
• People are advised to seek shelter in strong buildings, evacuate
low-lying areas, and stay away from the coasts and riverbanks.

• Classes in all levels should be suspended and children should

stay in the safety of strong buildings.

• Disaster preparedness and response agencies/organizations are

in action with appropriate response to emergency.
 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
MEASURES
• The situation is potentially very destructive to the
community.

• All travels and outdoor activities should be cancelled.

• Evacuation to safer shelters should have been completed.

 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
MEASURES
• Depending on the eye’s diameter and movement speed, this
improved weather may last for an hour or two.

• The disaster coordinating councils concerned and other disaster

response organizations are now fully responding to
emergencies.
 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
MEASURES
• The situation is potentially extremely destructive or
catastrophic to the community.

• All travels and outdoor activities should be cancelled.

• Evacuation to safer shelters should have been completed

since it may have been too late for this situation.
 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
MEASURES
• Shelters should be made of concrete and above ground, over
the storm surge level of the typhoon

• The disaster coordinating councils concerned and other disaster

response organizations are now fully responding to
emergencies and in full readiness to immediately respond to
possible calamity.