Survival Kits During Typhoons and Rainy Season
Since the Philippines is frequently visited by typhoons and the rainy season here is in fact longer than summer, I’d like to offer you some tips on how to prepare for typhoons. Ilocos Norte alone is still soaked in water after facing four typhoons in two months. We can categorically call these “survival kits during typhoons and rainy season” because they are compartmentalized (just to put things in order).
These are some of the many things that will definitely be of help when typhoons strike. Remember, this set of tips or survival kits may not apply to you and your location but try to browse the list, in any case:
Health/Medicine Kit
- Ibuprofen/Paracetamol/Phenylpropanolamine Maleate (for cold, flu, cough)
- Loperamide (for intestinal hypermotility, diarrhea)
- Vitamins to combat illnesses when the rainy days become longer than expected
- Betadine, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide and other antiseptics
- Bandages and/or band aids in cases of cuts and burns
Household Kit
- Flashlights/Lamps (small, compact and powerful ones are highly recommended)
- If electric/rechargeable flashlights/lamps are not available, a kerosene lamp can be used as substitute
- Working/charged batteries for flashlights or lamps (extra batteries should also be prepared)
- Candles, matches and lighters
- Charged cell phones and extra batteries (for communication)
Kitchen/Grocery/Food Items
- Clean, potable water
- Noodles, rice, bread and sardines (coffee optional, but in my case, it’s a must-have. lol!)
- Wood and coal (in case Liquefied Petroleum Gas or LPG runs out)
- Stock kerosene
Automotive Kit
- Extra fuses
- Handheld flashlight
- Extra gasoline
Also, before the typhoon’s arrival, you should check if your motor vehicles are in good running condition so that when emergency cases happen, they won’t fail to serve you when you need them the most. Check if the batteries are fully charged. If the typhoon is expected to last for a couple of days, then check your gas tank if it contains enough fuel. Other parts to check should be lights (front and rear), horn, brakes and water in the radiator. Let your motor vehicle run idle for about 10 minutes to ensure that the battery is charged (because not using your vehicle for a couple of days will discharge the battery especially during cold weather). Get some extra fuses because the lights and horn may not work properly when any of the fuses is soaked in water. A corroded fuse terminal will fail.
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Tags: Family, Family's health, Philippines, Typhoon Lawin
Boyscout ka talaga fren..laging handa…daig pa sundalo lols! Buti naman ayos lang kayo Fren..strike back na..
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jessie reply on August 28th, 2008:
Joy,
Fren, lagi kasi kaming binabagyo dito sa Ilocos Norte as of late kaya natuto na rin ako na maglista. In fact I already have an inventory of things to prepare before the typhoon arrives. I just hope this post will also serve as a guide to people whose places are frequented by tyhpoons.
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Joy reply on August 29th, 2008:
Tama yan Fren..Ilista ko rin to baka bumagyo dito sa Oz lols!
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jessie reply on August 29th, 2008:
Joy,
Cge fren. Baka makatuloong sa yo pag may listahan kaa kahit ang ganda ng house nyo dyan. lol!
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hello kuya!
glad to hear na you’re okay…
dito sa amin may ulan din pero di naman masyado..
korek si joy..boy scout nga ikaw! laging handa!
ingat po :]
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jessie reply on August 29th, 2008:
Twinks,
Eto bumabawi. Ang hirap ng walang kuryente at internet connection. Sunod-sunod na bagyo ba naman ang dumating eh.
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