Public Safety

Typhoon Safety Guide

Simple preparation steps before, during, and after a typhoon.

Before the Storm

  • ✓Charge phones and power banks.
  • ✓Store drinking water and ready-to-eat food.
  • ✓Secure windows, loose roofing, outdoor furniture, and boats.
  • ✓Keep documents, medicine, flashlights, radio, and cash in a go-bag.

During the Storm

  • ✓Stay indoors and away from windows.
  • ✓Monitor official warnings and evacuation orders.
  • ✓Avoid flooded roads, bridges, rivers, and coastal surge zones.
  • ✓Turn off electricity if water enters your home.

After the Storm

  • ✓Watch for downed power lines and unstable buildings.
  • ✓Do not drink floodwater or tap water unless declared safe.
  • ✓Photograph damage for insurance or aid documentation.
  • ✓Help neighbors only when it is safe to do so.