Safety Precautions during Different Weather Conditions:
A. Sunny Day
Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing made from breathable
fabric.
Drink plenty of cool liquids, especially water, before you feel thirsty
to decrease your risk of dehydration.
Wear a wide-brimmed, breathable hat or use an umbrella.
Wear sunglasses for protection against UVA and UVB rays.
Limit your time of exposure under the heat of the sun especially
between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Use sunblock lotion.
B. Windy Day
Get indoors if possible when high winds are occurring.
Stay away from windows.
If you’re stuck outside in high winds, seek the safest shelter
possible. This could be next to a building or in an exterior below-
ground stairwell.
During extreme high winds, the safest place in an open area may be
face-down in a ditch or low-lying ground, with your hands clasped
behind your head.
If you are riding on a vehicle, advise the driver to reduce speed.
C. Rainy Day
Keep with you an umbrella to protect you from the rain and help
you move around and reach a safer place.
Purchase a nice bright colored raincoat that is full-sized and covers
you from head to toe.
Go for separate shirt and pants pieces if needed.
If you stay in an area of torrential rainfall, invest in gumboot. Having
proper footwear is essential for you to walk through pools of water and
dirty areas whenever you step outside or is returning home.
Make sure to wash your hands properly. Get a small sanitizer which
can be kept in the bag.
Wear jacket. A nice warm jacket can prevent you from getting cold.
Have a towel that can clean the body well, absorb all the water, as
well as dry quickly to be used again.
D. Stormy Day
Prepare for wind. Secure yard items that may blow around.
Watch for tree limbs.
Know your flood hazard.
Get sandbags.
Report localized flooding.
During storms, keep pets indoors in a sheltered area.
What to Do Before a Typhoon
1. Listen to weather forecasts.
2. Check and fix your house for any damage or unstable parts.
3. Store adequate supply of ready-to-eat food, clean water, and clothing.
4. Prepare flashlights, batteries, candles, and kerosene lamps.
5. Have a first-aid kit with enough medical supplies.
6. Check and clean community drainage system to prevent flood.
7. Check your electric posts to prevent accidents.
8. Know the location of evacuation centers in town.
9. Secure domesticated animals in a safe place.
What to Do During a Typhoon
1. Stay calm and stay indoors.
2. Keep updated with the latest weather report.
3. Cover your glass windows and appliances with cloth to avoid
splinters when they break.
4. If you see signs of water rising, better turn off the sources of
electricity. Electric-powered items should be stored in higher areas and
refrain from using them during flood.
5. Stay away from flooded areas. Use raincoats and boots.
6. Follow the advice of local authorities.
What to Do After A Typhoon
1. Monitor the movement of the typhoon.
2. Watch out for live wires.
3. Repair all damages in the house.
4. Boil water.
5. Wear protective gears such as boots.
6. Clean up and dispose things that may be breeding places of
mosquitoes.
