ARE YOU
EFFECTIVE
READY? WAYS
OF STUDYING
BTHE
E F OTYPHOON
RE EXAMS
HANDBOOK
HAVE ADEQUATE BEFORE A TYHPOON
KNOWLEDGE
Know what your family is up
WHAT IS A TYPHOON? against.
A typhoon is a Know the risks and warning signs
type of large storm system having a especially those specific to your
circular or spiral system of violent winds, region..
typically hundreds of kilometers or miles Store adequate supply of food and
in diameter. The winds spiral around clean water. Prepare foods that
a region of low atmospheric pressure. need not be cooked.
Examine your house and repair its
unstable parts.
Always keep yourself updated with
the latest weather report.
Should you need to evacuate,
assemble a disaster supplies kit
Develop an evacuation and
communication plan.
DURING THE TYPHOON AFTER THE TYPHOON
PUT YOUR PLANS INTO ACTION.
BE READY ALWAYS. Watch out for live wires or
outlets immersed in water.
Stay calm. Everyone is advised to
Report damaged electrical cables
stay inside the house. and fallen electric posts to
Always keep yourself updated authorities.
with the latest weather report. Clean the area.
Keep an eye on lighted candles Do not let water accumulate in
or gas lamps. tires, cans or pots to avoid
creating a favorable condition for
If there is a need to move,
mosquito breeding.
evacuate calmly.
Beware of dangerous animals
Close the windows and turn off such as snakes that may have
the main power switch.Put entered your house.
important appliances and Be careful around debris and
belongings in a high ground. safety hazards
Follow the advice of authorities. Repair damaged property
Take steps to reduce or prevent
future loss.
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