Typhoons

TYPHOONS
Disaster Risk Reduction and Readiness Report

By: Ceasar Ian Ramos, Claidy Sheen Danay, Frence Renniel Escovidal
AGENDA
What is Typhoon?
Typhoon Categories
What Causes The
Typhoon?
What to Do Before,
During, And After a
Typhoon?
WHAT IS TYPHOON?
Typhoon is described as a
Tropical Cyclone with the
maximum wind of 34 Knots or
Higher.
A Typhoon is A Tropical Cyclone
Having sustained winds of at
least 64 Knots (74 Miles per
hour, 33 meters per second);
Typhoons form in waters with
surface temperature of About
80°F(27°C), Intensifying as
temperature Rise.
TYPHOON CATEGORIES
I. Category 1Typhoon
• At the Bottom of the Scale, You
Find Category 1 Typhoons That
cause some Damage- They have
winds of 74 to 95 miles per
hour. Power can go out for Days,
large tree branches snap and
winds may bring down trees
that have shallow roots.
II. Category 2 Typhoon
• A Category 2 Typhoon storm can cause Extensive
damage- Even though its 96-110 miles per hour winds are
lower than those in Category 3 Storms. When a Category
2 Hits, Trees with shallow roots break and power outages
can last from days to weeks.
III. Category 3 Typhoon

• With wind speeds Ranging from 111-129 miles per
hour, Category 3 Typhoons Create Devastating
Damage. Regions may lose water and electricity
for Days to Weeks.
IV. Category 4 Typhoon
• category 4 typhoons still carry the "catastrophic damage" label
because their sustained winds are 130 to 156 miles per hour.
Winds cause severe damage to well-built frame homes, and
fallen power poles and trees isolate neighborhoods. With wind
speeds ranging from 111 to 129 miles per hour, category 3
typhoons create devastating damage. Regions may lose water
and electricity for days to weeks.
V. Category 5 Typhoon
• A category 5 typhoon can swirl with wind speeds equal to or
greater than 157 miles per hour. At those velocities,
catastrophic damage occurs with power outages lasting up to
months and large numbers of framed homes lying in ruins.
People may also be unable to live in the ravaged area for
periods ranging from weeks to months.
WHAT CAUSES TYPHOONS?
A typhoon forms when winds blow into areas of the ocean where the water is
warm. These winds collect moisture and rise, while colder air moves in below.
This creates pressure, which causes the winds to move very quickly. The winds
rotate, or spin, around a center called an eye. The more warm air and moisture
there is, the more intense the winds. While typhoons can occur any time of year,
the conditions are most likely to be right for them to happen between June and
November. In order for a storm to be a typhoon, wind speeds have to reach at
least 74 miles per hour. Once a storm becomes a typhoon, wind speed also
determines the category of the storm. A category one storm is the lowest level,
with winds blowing from 74 to 95 miles per hour. The highest and most
destructive storms are in category five, with wind speeds reaching 157 miles per
hour or even higher.
What to do Before a Typhoon?
Right before a typhoon hits, Your priorities should be:
• Emergency bag- An emergency bag should be filled with extra clothes, medicine, food, Important
documents, and duplicate of house keys.
• Stock up on piles- secure enough food and drinking water for everyone in the household for at least 3
days (rescue usually arrives 72 hours after a disaster hits). If you have pets makes sure to have enough
food and water saved up for them as well.
• Secure your Home- secure your windows doors and unplug any unnecessary Appliances in case the
typhoon got stronger.
• Withdraw your cash- in case of power outages, you need to withdraw you cash, in case of shortage of
Food and Water.
• Ready your tech- Charge your phones and power banks right before a typhoon, if there is any power
outages and you need to check the news for updates, as well as Light sources such as lamps or
flashlights.
• Decide where to stay- not everyone has the luxury to stay home, make sure to decide a place where all
of you will stay, contact any family or friends that can provide temporary shelter.
During a Typhoon
I cannot stress this enough: stay put. At the height of the typhoon, everyone should be in the designated area
with all the emergency equipment, supplies, and emergency bags in case you have to evacuate.
As tempting as it is, don’t look outside. Windows can easily shatter at high speeds. A friend of mine almost
got into an accident during Odette because the wind tore her air conditioning unit off the wall. Staying inside
and staying put is the safest way to go through a typhoon.
Make sure everyone is accounted for and tune the radio to an AM station to get updates on the weather and
road conditions.
Lastly, you should try to get comfortable. Have items like pillows, blankets, and something to help calm and
ground you (like a stuffed toy or essential oils) to help ease your anxiety during the worst of the typhoon. You
can even prepare board games and cards to pass the time (and so you won’t have to keep using your
phone).
Being anxious, distressed, and generally stressed are normal responses to a traumatic situation, which is
what living through a disastrous typhoon is. It’s okay to feel all these emotions, but being prepared is key in
relieving some of those feelings.
If a typhoon as powerful as Odette ever wreaks havoc on Metro Manila, we can expect hours of intense wind
and rain. Buildings can sway during this time, which makes it more terrifying, but being as comfortable as
possible can help things go easier.
After a Typhoon
Once the worst of the typhoon has passed and the wind and rain have calmed down, check all of the supplies
you prepared before the typhoon. Make sure all the food is still good and the water is clean. You may have to
ration these supplies if your area was severely affected.
Keep the radio on and listen for any updates regarding the weather conditions in your area.
Next, you should assess any damage inside your home. Put on your protective gear (boots and gloves are
the most important) and carefully assess each part of your home to check for damage.
You should start inside the house before going to check outside. Common internal damage would be broken
windows and fallen items. Before stepping foot outside, see if there are any large obstacles like fallen trees
and branches that might injure you and plan accordingly.
If weather permits, you should start cleaning up inside and outside your home. There will be lots of debris
you’ll need to clear.
Even with all the preparations, it is normal to feel grief or distress about any losses and difficulties you went
through. You might feel others had it worse, but your feelings are valid and your recovery is important.
Remember that you need to be well before taking care of others.
As weather conditions continue to worsen, we must prepare ourselves for whatever happens. Being ready for
anything is the least you can do for yourself and the people you care about.
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