As the country awaits the arrival of a super typhoon this Friday night, locals can actually extend more preparation than the usual have of a “go-bag” like the list below:
Local scenery on ordinary days, Cavite City. Umbrellas like these would still come in handy in any weather. Used for illustrative purpose only. Photo taken by the writer.
1. Do your house tasks earlier before sundown. Otherwise, reschedule things that
must be done including outdoor activities.
2. Keep emergency lights and gadgets
near. Emergency rechargeable lights and flashlights, spare batteries, umbrellas, and rain jackets in case of a sudden need to go out arise.
3. Remember to unplug all appliances
should there be an electrical outage. Be
on the low consumption of electricity because fewer tasks can be done
during the heavy rain outpour that can be anticipated from a super typhoon.
4. Monitor news from NGOs and government
agencies, and task force assigned for disaster prevention and response.
5. Create an alternate plan in case
there is a need to evacuate from your current house.
6. Prepare a basic list of customer
assistance and emergency hotlines within your reach.
7. Prepare your meals in advance to
avoid inconvenience in food preparations.
8. Reposition your appliances and
furniture that can be submerged in water should there be heavy floods.
9. Secure your valuables inside the
house and do some item-containment or waterproofing of personal but valuable
documents.
10. Have ample water reserved on standby
for immediate use.
11. Make sure you have access to potable water even in times of the super typhoon.
Store water in bottles, pitchers even in glass vial batches rather than perusing the usual water storage containers.
12. Be creative. Do something else to take your mind from the super typhoon worries,
and avoid being in panic mode at the height of the typhoon batter.
13. Seek availability of good neighboring
assistance in case of obliging emergencies.
14. Include your family in the
orientation for calamity preparation and response.
15. Do not hesitate to call authorities,
a bare minimum, your local barangay official/s to let them know about your situation
should you need extra help that requires a lot of manpower or authoritative assistance.
16. Secure your family’s safety and personal
belongings when there is a need to evacuate.
17. Don’t forget to bring your "go-bag" with all the essentials (water, food, blanket, etc) to take with you to the
evac center should you opt to relocate.
18. Have a well-guarded position integrated
with super typhoon monitoring in your community.
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