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Instructions: How do you prepare for typhoons? What should you do before, during and
after a typhoon? List down at least three things that you should do in the table below.
Before
During
After
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Answer 1

Before

1. Listen to weather updates and advisories.
2. Keep watch for warnings and plans regarding evacuation in your community.
3. Check your house’s condition and make necessary repairs.
4. Keep your typhoon kit in an area where you can easily get it in case of emergency.
5. Bring your pets and livestock in the designated evacuation area for animals. If not, keep them in a safe place.
6. Evacuate immediately once asked by the authorities to do so.

During

1. Remain calm and stay inside your house or the evacuation center.
2. Turn off main switch for utilities like water and electricity.
3. Have a flashlight or lamp in hand in case of emergency and loss of electricity.
4. Keep away from possible dangers like glass windows.

After

1. Before returning home, wait for authorities to announce that it is safe to go back to your area.
2. Keep away from danger.

• structures with damages
• fallen trees
• damaged power lines

3. Give way to rescue and emergency teams.

4. Be extra careful when making repairs at home.

5. Before switching the electricity on, make sure there are no wet or submerged outlets or appliances.

6. Check for possible breeding places for mosquitoes and remove rainwater.