Nine Tips to Follow - Before, During and After Typhoons

Before a typhoon, stock up on essential emergency supplies like food, water, medicine, radios, and flashlights. Download useful apps, fully charge your phone, and prepare power banks. Move electrical appliances indoors and away from windows, ensuring they are not water-damaged before reuse. Turn off air conditioners exposed to strong winds to prevent motor failure. Building managers should inspect and improve lifts due to potential voltage dips.

If you are in a high-risk flood area, consider temporary evacuation. Remember to lock doors and windows and turn off the main power switch to prevent electrical incidents. During a power outage, switch off large appliances, report the outage to building management, and wait patiently for repairs. Keep one light on to indicate power restoration. Use flashlights for emergency lighting instead of candles to avoid fires. Keep refrigerator doors closed; an unopened fridge keeps food cold for about 4 hours, and a full freezer for two days.

After a typhoon, emergency teams will work to restore power, though this may take longer in heavily damaged or inaccessible areas. Stay calm, listen to news bulletins, and do not touch damaged electrical equipment. Report power outages to the relevant companies. Stay calm, stay ready, and stay safe.