What To Do Before a Typhoon
Listen to the radio or TV for information and keep your weather radio handy
Secure your home, close storm shutters and secure outdoor objects or bring them indoors
Turn off utilities if instructed to do so. Otherwise, turn the refrigerator thermostat to its coldest setting and keep its doors closed
Turn off propane tanks
Avoid using the phone, except for serious emergencies
Moor your boat if time permits
Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purpose such as cleaning and flushing toilets: fill the bathtub and other larger containers with water
Find out how to keep food safe during and after an emergency
You should evacuate under the following conditions:
If you are directed by local authorities to do so, and be sure to follow their instructions
If you live in a mobile home or temporary structure — such shelter are particularly hazardous during hurricane no matter how well fastened to the ground
If you live in a high-rise building — hurricane winds are stronger at higher elevations
If you live on the coast, on a floodplain, near a river or on an island waterway
If you are unable to evacuate, go to your wind-safe room. If you do not have one, follow these guidelines:
Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors
Close all interior doors, secure and brace external door
Keep curtains and blinds closed. Do not be fooled if there is a lull; it could be the eye of the storm and winds will pick up again
Take refuge in a small interior room, closet or hallway on the lowest level
Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object
Avoid elevators
by P. Avelino
