Every year, the Philippines experiences an average of 20 typhoons, five devastating. Being prepared helps decrease the anxiety and losses that come with disasters. Communities and people should know what to do.

• Monitor the news about weather disturbances. As the typhoon nears, watch out for the latest severe weather bulletin issued by DOST-PAGASA every six hours. 

• Ready your emergency kit/ grab bag to include a first aid kit, candles/flashlight, clothes, food, and a communication device. 

• Prepare a list of emergency hotline numbers and identify the community assembly point/evacuation area. 

• Evacuate immediately if ordered to do so by the authorities.

• Stay indoors and stay informed by monitoring the latest weather advisory. 

• Do not use electrical equipment if you are wet and standing in floodwater. 

• Watch out for stronger winds from the opposite direction after the calm when the eye of the storm passes.

• Avoid going outdoors, near riverbanks, beaches, and shores when the storm weakens.

• If evacuated, wait for the authority’s advisory before moving out. 

• Exercise extreme caution and stay away from destroyed structures, power lines, and other hazards from the typhoon. 

• Perform the YES Check: Check yourself, your equipment, and your surroundings. 

• Beware of wild animals, i.e., snakes, birds, etc.