How to survive a typhoon
[2023-02-25 18:04:01]
Please check your home and repair unstable parts. Harvest crops that may be on the market. Please place a flashlight, candle, battery-powered radio in a place easily accessible. If you need to evacuate from your house, please avoid the way to the river
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) provided these useful hints on how people can survive disasters without hurting as typhoons season (not anticipated by strong storms) begins.
G. Wendolyn Pang, Secretary General of the People's Republic of China, said in a statement, "This is the beginning of the typhoon season and the Red Cross prepares its assets to adjust immediate responses as necessary" .
According to Pang, the emergency response department is ready for deployment as it is ready to quickly dispatch emergency equipment such as rubber boats, generators, vehicles, fuel and so on.
She also encouraged the public to watch the weather so that it is not caught up in danger when it comes to danger.
"The Red Cross is for people in this area, especially those who are vulnerable.The people affected by floods and other typhoon-related emergencies can use food, water, evacuation centers, clothing, medical care It will be like. "
In order to help people survive the typhoon, the People's Republic of China has released practical tips on how to prepare before, during and after the storm.
Before the typhoon landed, families must store enough clean water and food that they do not need to cook. They need to update themselves with the latest weather forecast
"You need to evacuate, carry clothes, carry first-aid kitchens, candles and flashlights, battery powered radios and food etc."
While the storm is striking you, the People 's Republic of China recommends you stay indoors in order to hear the weather forecast and the news of other storms. In the absence of safe drinking water, boil water for at least 20 minutes and then put it in a lidded container.
If you need to leave home and move to a shelter, the ROC recommends the following.
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