Q4 Lesson 65

Tell the meaning of

typhoon warning
signals
BEVERLY V. SANTIAGO
CAT-NAG ES
SAN CLEMENTE DISTRICT
What do you think
was the storm signals
raised in this place?
What do you think is
the extent of damage
in this situation?
What government
agency announces the
storm signal?
Exploration:
Pupils’ activity.
Do Activity No. 2
“Do you know
me?”
Pupils present their
output.
Discuss further the
meaning of storm
signal.
Signal number 1
 Not more than 60 kph is expected
to affect a certain place in at least
36 hours
 Impacts of winds may cause twigs
and branches of small trees to be
broken, some bananas may be
tilted or put down including
houses made of nipa and cogon
Signal number2
 Maximum wind
speed is 60-100 kph
is affect certain
areas in at least 24
hours
Signal number2
 Some coconut trees may be
tilted or broken, few big
trees may be uprooted
including houses made of
nipa and cogon and the old
galvanized roofing may be
peeled off.
Signal number2
 Classes in pre
school, elementary
and high school are
automatically
suspended
Signal number 3
 Maximum speed of
more than 100-185
kph is expected to
affect at least 12-18
hours.
Signal number 3
 Nipa houses may be
destroyed
 Considerable damages
to structures of light to
medium construction
Signal number 3
 Moderate to heavy
damage may be
expected, practically
in agricultural and
industrial sectors.
Signal number 3
 People are not advised to
travel esp. by sea or air
transportation, people should
seek shelter in strong
buildings, evacuate from low
lying areas, and stay away
from seacoasts or river banks
Signal number 3
 Classes in all levels
are suspended.
Signal number 4
 Very strong winds
of more than 185
kph is to affect a
certain place in at
least 12 hours.
Signal number 4
 Many large trees are
uprooted
 Most residential and
buildings of mixed
construction may be
severely damaged
Signal number 4
 Electrical power
disruption and
communication
services are
disrupted
Signal number 4
 Greater damages
are expected in
affected
communities
Why is it necessary for
us to know the
meaning of each storm
signal?
Answer:
It is necessary for us to
know the meaning of
each storm signal so
that we can prepare for
the coming typhoon
Identify if what storm signal
1. It has a maximum wind
of 60kph.
2. It has a maximum of 60-
100 kph
3. Classes in all levels are
suspended.
4. It has a maximum
winds of 100-185 kph.
5. Electrical power
and communication
services are disrupted.