Before Typhoon

Describing the Condition of the

Environment
Before a tropical cyclone or
Before, During, and After a commonly known as typhoon, high
Typhoon clouds are observed in the sky. The air is
dry and cold since most of the warm air
has already risen. The relative humidity
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or moistness of air is high. The wind
blows gently and scattered rain showers
may occur.

During Typhoon

During a typhoon, the sky is dark and

cloudy. Heavy rainfall accompanied by
strong winds occurs. Big waves are also
observed near the coast. When these waves
become high due to high ocean tides, a
storm surge occurs.
In order to determine how strong,
the typhoon is, the Philippine
Atmospheric Geophysical and
Astronomical Services Administration
(PAGASA) issues Public Storm Warning
Signals (PSWS).

Prepared by:
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water-borne diseases, influenza, and dengue.

When a tropical cyclone is over,
the sun becomes visible and the sky
becomes clearer. There might be
scattered rain showers. Some areas
may be still flooded and recovering
from the typhoon. Rescue and relief
operations are also ongoing. There
might be an outbreak of
What to do Before Typhoon

Prepare Your Supplies

Stock your emergency kit.
Set aside an emergency kit containing the
following:
Flashlight
A multi-purpose tool like a Swiss knife
Extra batteries
First aid kit with a full complement of
bandages and medicine and other medical
supplies to last your family up to a week
(especially if someone has a condition that
requires daily medication).
Face masks and other COVID-19 essentials
Sanitation and hygiene items (you don’t
want to run out of toilet paper when there’s
a chance the water could be shut off)
A laminated card listing family and
emergency contact information
Cell phone (make sure it’s loaded if you’re
on a prepaid plan)
Charger
Extra cash.
Check and top up your food and water supplies.
Prepare a good supply of:
Non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food
Potable water you won’t need to access the tap
Utensils for food preparation
Covered pails filled with water in your
bathroom (in case the water gets turned off in
your area)