Typhoon Disaster Preparedness

[Old55]

Not to sound like a Dooms Day Prepper there is a chance Super Typhoon Hagupit will strike Philippines shortly. 

What preparations have our Expats taken, do you have a plan?

 

 

I got this book after a class held at my workplace;

 

 

 

It has helpful suggestions, risk assessments and planning tools to identify what is a risk for your location. 

 

Or you would always just Bunker-Down with a bunch of ice, SM and someone warm.

 

[Call me bubba]

1st I always try to take out EXTRA $$$ cash in case the power goes out or other unexpected expenses

 

2, have extra food stuffs ready,, and have some items precooked/prepared in case of power outage, extra water as that's dependent on power 

 

3.make extra ICE. usually in plastic bottle to have as back up , To keep the refrigerator cool

& turn the temp control to VERY COLD (5)  

4. have  HOT WATER made for instant type foods,coffee or milk

 

5. double check the windows to make sure they seal and no leaks,,get old towels or rugs out to absorb any water leakage

6. rechargeable lights ,Fan, and CELL PHONE is FULLY CHARGED , extra batteries,

 

7. games or extra toys for the children

 

 thats all i can post for now,

Edited December 5, 2014 by Pittman apartments Sgn

[jon1]

 I would add;

 

Stock up on Canned goods

Gas stove with spare gas tank

BBQ Grill with charcoal, lighter fluid and matches (if you lose power, you will end up grilling stuff from your freezer after a couple of days)

Fill your vehicle's fuel tanks

Remove all items from your yard that can be blown around (trash cans, chairs, etc.)

Candles 

Chlorine to treat the water (should you have it and it is not potable)

Coolers with ice in it

Batteries for flash lights

Car charger for your cell phone

Fully charge any rechargeable items you may have (LED Lanterns, Flashlights)

1 week supply of any meds that you require

 

I too do the frozen bottles of water in the freezer to help keep the ref cold

 

Fortunately for me I do not have to worry about tidal surge (am at 30M above sea level several kilometers inland). The winds and what is being tossed in the wind are my primary concern.

 

 

Once the storm has passed, do not wander outside as there can be live power lines down. Do not think the storm is over if the wind becomes dead. You are most likely in the eye of the storm. 

 

[Call me bubba]

BBQ Grill with charcoal, lighter fluid and matches (if you lose power, you will end up grilling stuff from your freezer after a couple of days)

 

off topic again bear with me..

 I have most EVERYTHING( i may need) at the FRONT of the refrigerator or  freezer  in case of power outage,,

SO In case I do open the unit, Its open for  FEW SECONDS at the most,,,

 in the last storm..power was out 24hrs.. my ice cubes in the bucket was still ICE CUBES as the unit(Freezer) was only open 2times

[stevewool]

be safe everyone , thats all i can add

[sandwichmaker]

When will the storm have passed? I have a flight Manila to Cebu on Tuesday. Will it be cancelled? The airline PAL haven't said yet.

[JJReyes]

Unlike an earthquake, there is time to prepare for an approaching typhoon. Most families do, but this is not newsworthy. Media concentrates on the misery experienced by the poor.

One preparedness strategy is to have enough water, food, medicines and other supplies in your home for the first 72 hours. Another strategy is to double the amount and share the extra with others who could not afford to prepare.

[robert k]

Local friends tell me that you should visit relatives in the big city if you live someplace like Tacloban so in case of complete and utter disaster you will not be ignored.

 

On a personal note, l was watching this typhoon closely as l can throw a rock and hit the beach here in Danao Cebu. Usually l am a lot farther inland.