What to Do When You are Caught in the Typhoon
Getting caught in the middle of the typhoon is one of the strangest things that
could ever happen to you in the Philippines, primarily because a typhoon is
very predictable. After a series of destructive typhoons that passed by
with unforeseen strength, PAG-ASA (the local weather bureau) has
been extra keen in forecasting the weather.
Through technology, a typhoon can be detected even weeks before
it enters the Philippine area of responsibility, and just recently, the
bureau has updated its rainfall detection gadget, which hopefully
will prevent any rainfall-induced flashfloods from ravaging an area
without any early warning.
Okay, so typhoons might have an erratic nature, and some of your
planned activities can never be postponed, and you risk your safety
in the middle of the storm for a cause. Just in case you chance
upon any of these, the least that you can do is to prepare yourself
for one wet and uncomfortable adventure.
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Carry a good raingear. An umbrella won’t do, you might end up
like Mary Poppins. Get a sturdy raincoat and pack it in your waterproof
backpack. Throw in some extra clothes, energy bars and bottled water.
Roads can be impassable in the middle of the storm, so prepare to
get jammed in traffic.
Be extra cautious when you’re in a low-lying area or over
a bridge. Rivers can overflow and affect the roads, and you don’t want
to get tossed in white water. Stay alert for falling debris that may be
blown by the wind. Stay on an area that can keep you safe while
waiting for the wild weather to calm down.
Always remember that prevention is better than cure. If you
really have nothing very important to do outside, better stay at
home and keep tuned on your radio for news and info.
could ever happen to you in the Philippines, primarily because a typhoon is
very predictable. After a series of destructive typhoons that passed by
with unforeseen strength, PAG-ASA (the local weather bureau) has
been extra keen in forecasting the weather.
Through technology, a typhoon can be detected even weeks before
it enters the Philippine area of responsibility, and just recently, the
bureau has updated its rainfall detection gadget, which hopefully
will prevent any rainfall-induced flashfloods from ravaging an area
without any early warning.
Okay, so typhoons might have an erratic nature, and some of your
planned activities can never be postponed, and you risk your safety
in the middle of the storm for a cause. Just in case you chance
upon any of these, the least that you can do is to prepare yourself
for one wet and uncomfortable adventure.
Carry a good raingear. An umbrella won’t do, you might end up
like Mary Poppins. Get a sturdy raincoat and pack it in your waterproof
backpack. Throw in some extra clothes, energy bars and bottled water.
Roads can be impassable in the middle of the storm, so prepare to
get jammed in traffic.
Be extra cautious when you’re in a low-lying area or over
a bridge. Rivers can overflow and affect the roads, and you don’t want
to get tossed in white water. Stay alert for falling debris that may be
blown by the wind. Stay on an area that can keep you safe while
waiting for the wild weather to calm down.
Always remember that prevention is better than cure. If you
really have nothing very important to do outside, better stay at
home and keep tuned on your radio for news and info.
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