The Philippines has always been one of the top 10 places where typhoons are regular and the norm. Filipinos know for a fact that the country is constantly being battered by storm after storm after storm. There’s nothing that would faze the country more than a super typhoon that would be reported by typhoon Philippines today weather reports and see the path of destruction.
So while they are not fazed or scared with typhoons that is ready to batter their area, Filipinos do not underestimate what these typhoons can do. While they are not intimidated by strong winds and constant water dripping down their rooftops, they are also not oblivious to what they need to do. But in case you need a refresher on all things typhoon and what you need to prepare after hearing the Philippine weather today, here’s a guide on what to do and what to bring.
Necessities
In case of emergency evacuations due to storms and typhoons and areas, it is important to bring a “survival pack”. This pack should contain all the necessities that you would need to survive either for a day or even a week in the evacuation area. First, you have to understand that the evacuation centers in the Philippines is way different from the ones you see abroad. We’re not here to judge but the centers abroad are truly equipped with everything people will need for their stay. In the Philippines, due to lack of budget or problems with local government, people are relocated to basketball courts and are just given blankets.
To compensate for that horrendous condition, your pack needs to contain several articles of clothing, a good amount of canned goods, a first aid kit, blankets or anything to keep you warm and water. If you are traveling or evacuating as a family, it would be good to pack based on the number of family members. The best practice is also to divide everything neatly so that every member of the family has something to carry going into the evacuation center.
Listen to authorities
One of the reasons why people survive scary typhoons in the Philippines is because they listen to authorities. Of course there are still a few exemptions to the rule but generally speaking most Filipinos listen to police and evacuation volunteers. If these brave men and women appear in your doorstep before and during a typhoon, it would mean that its time to go and drop everything. Your life is more important than your house.
Stock Up
Not all typhoons would require you to flee your home. There are some that will just require you to stay indoors and be ready for anything. If that would be the case and there’s no warning from the local government, then just stay inside and stock up. If the warning is done before the bad weather hits, then you can make the necessary preparations and buy all the things that you would need. So what are some of the things you need? Skipping the “survival bag” we mentioned earlier, you also have to have a transistor radio, power banks to charge your devices, food and water. If there’s a family member that’s sick, be prepared with his or her medication. Be ready to stock up on those too.
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