Your safety and the safety of your family is at crucial importance when there is a public weather forecast that a bad weather condition like a typhoon or heavy rain will be experienced in your area. Make sure that you are always alert and that everything is well prepared and ready in times of need.
Helpful and Safety Tips on How to Get Ready for Severe Weather Condition
Here are some helpful and safety tips in case there is a typhoon or heavy rain in your vicinity:
Stay alert and informed. Be attentive to updates and know the weather forecasts and emergency hotlines. Listen to local government advice and know the nearest evacuation centers.
There’s no place like home. Make your house water and damage-proof. Check the condition of your home and attend those that need repairs. Perform the repairs to avoid water leaks, damages, or loss due to severe weather.
Health is wealth. Eat nutritious food and drink vitamins. Humans are prone to illnesses during the rainy season. It is important to take care of ourselves and our family members so we can be protected from diseases.
All systems go. Prepare your emergency kits. List and collect the basic supplies that you and your family need like food, bottled water, medicine, and extra clothes. If you have a ‘go bag’, you and your family will feel secure in times of heavy rains or typhoon.
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If you can also make ready with you extra cash that can be used for buying more supplies or if ever evacuation is necessary. Being well-prepared means being equipped and ready with the proper supplies you need in times of a disaster.
In these uncertain weather conditions, it is essential for everyone to stay alert, keep informed, and prioritize safety. To stay updated with the latest developments, residents are advised to follow PAGASA and their local government units on social media for real-time updates and important announcements.
