No matter where in the world you live, you are likely to experience a typhoon at some point. There are some places where typhoons are more likely to happen. There are also typhoons, which are very dangerous and can do a lot of damage to people as well as crops and buildings.
If weather experts say that a strong typhoon is coming, we can't just stay at home and watch TV. If the typhoon is strong enough, the power will go out and you won't even be able to watch TV. Typhoons are just one way that nature shows how powerful it is. You should take precautions so that nothing bad happens during the typhoon.
Even though different types of typhoons in different places can bring different kinds of danger, there are some basic things you can do to get ready in case of an emergency. To stay safe, learn about the types of typhoons that hit the place you live or are visiting and the safety rules and regulations set by the local government.
As soon as the National Weather Service says that a typhoon could hit your area, you should start making emergency typhoon plans right away. Here are some things you can do to get ready for a typhoon.
- Hear about the typhoon in the news. If the power goes out, make sure you have a radio that runs on batteries so you can still find out what's going on and if there is an emergency evacuation plan. If you listen to the news, you can also find out when the typhoon is expected to end.
- Make sure that all of the water drains in your home are clean to avoid clogged drainage systems, which can cause a lot of water problems.
- If you live in a place that floods often and a big typhoon is coming, move to an evacuation centre on higher ground before the water gets a metre high. Also, you should park your car higher up. Don't leave it in your garage because strong floods can carry it away and make bigger problems.
- It's not a good idea to hang out during a typhoon, and stores may be closed, so make sure you have enough food and water for a few days. You might also lose power and water, so you might as well stock up on candles, batteries, raincoats, and thick blankets to keep you warm.
- Make sure everything in your backyard or on your balcony works. If any of these things could be blown away by strong winds, it's best to keep them inside for now. Also, take down any construction parts on the roof, since they can fall off and break other people's windows if they fall.
- Fix any doors or windows that are broken. Make sure there are no things in the way of the door, in case you need to leave quickly. Put tape on your big windows that could be broken by road signs, tree branches, and other things.
Even if it looks like the storm is over, don't leave your house until you know for sure that it won't come back. There's a chance that your area is only in the middle of the typhoon. When the eye of a typhoon passes, it doesn't rain or blow hard anymore.
Don't forget to fix anything that got broken during the typhoon. Check to make sure that no water is getting into your house. Still, a lot of accidents can happen if people don't take enough responsibility for the typhoon's effects.
