Hi Blurtians! Just want to share this information to raise awareness to all my fellow blurtians who are affected by the typhoon Egay who greatly intensified and became super typhoon and some areas are placed under signal number 5. Areas under Signal No. 5 are expected to experience Egay's strongest winds of more than 185 kph in the next 12 hours.
In the latest bulletin issued 5 p.m, the state weather bureau hoisted Signal No. 5 over the eastern portion of the Babuyan Islands, as it noted that the typhoon may soon reach peak intensity. Here are the areas under storm signals:
What to Do During a Typhoon: 10 Things to Remember
To ensure your family’s safety and survival during a typhoon, here are the things to do and not to do. According to moneymax.ph, make sure to include these safety tips in your emergency preparedness checklist.
1.Stay at home or in a safe place. If you really have to leave, avoid areas that are prone to flooding or landslides. Watch out also for flying objects and debris.
2.Cancel all travel and outdoor activities. Practice safe driving during a typhoon if you really have to go somewhere.
3.Wear dry and warm clothes.
4.Keep yourself updated on the latest weather news.
5.Don't wade through the flood to avoid leptospirosis and other water-borne diseases, as well as electrocution.
6.Keep children from playing in the rain or swimming in the flood.
7.If you run out of potable water, make your available water supply safe for drinking by boiling it for 3 to 20 minutes.
8.Keep all food and water containers covered and sealed.
9.Keep lit candles and gas lamps out of reach of children and pets.
10.Consult a doctor right away when you or a family member is sick or has symptoms of a disease.
Be safe everyone!♥️🙏
(credits to philstar, rappler, abscbn news, pag-asa)