DEALING WITH

HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL HAZARDS
 LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Identify appropriate 2. Interpret different

measures to be done 3. Identify available
hydrometeorological platforms for
before, during, and hazard maps.
after occurrence of monitoring
hydrometeorological hydrometeorological
hazards. hazards.
WHAT TO DO BEFORE A TYPHOON?
 WHAT TO DO BEFORE A TYPHOON?

If you are under a flood watch

or warning:
• Plan ahead of time.
• Get your home ready for a
flood.
• Create an emergency
supply kit.
• Prepare for evacuation.
 WHAT TO DO BEFORE A TYPHOON?
• Before a typhoon or storm, It is best to trim the branches of the trees in your
backyard to avoid injury and damages. If possible, secure your house from
strong winds that typhoon can bring.
 WHAT TO DO BEFORE A TYPHOON?
• Before a storm or typhoon, make sure that you have stocked your food and
prepared your survival kit or Go Bag.
 WHAT TO DO BEFORE A TYPHOON?

When ordered to evacuate:

• Take only essential things with
you.
• Turn off the gas, electricity, and
water.
• Follow the designated evacuation
routes.
• Do not attempt to drive or walk
across creeks or flooded roads.
 WHAT TO DO BEFORE A TYPHOON?
Check for EARLY WARNINGS from the radio , television, mobile apps or from authorities.
 WHAT TO DO BEFORE A TYPHOON?
• Check for EARLY WARNINGS the radio , television, mobile apps or from authorities.
 WHAT TO DO BEFORE A TYPHOON?
Check authorized sources of information (bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph)
• Check weather outlook, flood advisories, thunderstorm warning, typhoon path and active
warnings, in this website. If NOT, monitor the radio or television for weather updates.
 WHAT TO DO BEFORE A TYPHOON?
Check authorized sources of information (noah.up.edu.ph)
• a website that provides high-resolution hazard maps for floods, storm surges, and
landslides, near real-time warning system for communities, and produces impact-scenario
assessment .
 WHAT TO DO BEFORE A TYPHOON?
Check authorized sources of information (noah.up.edu.ph) UP NOAH REVAMPED
• a website that provides high-resolution hazard maps for floods, storm surges, and
landslides, near real-time warning system for communities, and produces impact-scenario
assessment .
WHAT TO DO DURING A TYPHOON?
 WHAT TO DO DURING A TYPHOON?
Stay indoors and do not panic. Postpone any travel plans.
Monitor the news for safety.
 WHAT TO DO DURING A TYPHOON?
If there is a need to evacuate, secure your
things even pets and proceed with your
evacuation plan.
If there is a need to evacuate, stay away from
electrical post, trees or anything that can fall or
slide.
 WHAT TO DO DURING A TYPHOON?

Use safe drinking water. Boil water for safe drinking.

 WHAT TO DO DURING A TYPHOON?
If you come in contact with If you must enter floodwater, wear
floodwater, wash immediately. rubber boots.
WHAT TO DO AFTER A TYPHOON?
 WHAT TO DO AFTER A TYPHOON?
Once the flood had receded, take precautionary measures to
ensure safety:

• Return home only when the authorities have stated that it is

safe.

• Do not be an obstacle to rescue workers when they do their

jobs.

• Pay attention to road closures and precautionary signs .

• Approach the entrance of your house carefully because they

may near collapse or was heavily damaged.
 WHAT TO DO AFTER A TYPHOON?
When you first re-enter your home
• Be alert of loose power lines to prevent electricution and damaged gas lines for
any explosion when you light a fire.
 WHAT TO DO AFTER A TYPHOON?
Throw away unsafe food.
Check for food spoilage in the refrigerator. If in doubt, throw it out.
 WHAT TO DO AFTER A TYPHOON?
Prevent infection from open wounds and rashes.
Seek necessary medical care . Do not neglect minor wounds and illnesses.
 WHAT TO DO AFTER A TYPHOON?
Protect yourself and your loved ones from certain communicable diseases. Do
not wade in flood waters.
 Summing Up

• The country is prone to plenty of hydrometeorological hazards due to our location and topography.

• Hazard maps are available at Project NOAH. You can visit http://noah.up.gov.ph for information about
possible hazards in your area.

• PAGASA website teaches about basic hydrometeorological terms. You can visit
http://www.bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph and find “LEARNING TOOLS”.

• Aside from using them for warning, hazard maps are also used by insurance companies to formulate
insurance rates and policies.
Sources : Parena Jr. J. (2017) Exploring Life Through Science- Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction. Philippines: Phoenix Publishing House.
De Guzman, F.R., Suarez, D.A.M. (2016) Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction. Philippines: Vibal Group Inc.
http://noah.up.gov.ph
http://www.bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph