2.3K views | Stay safe during a typhoon with these tips! ️ Before the storm, stay updated with weather reports, pack essentials like water, food, and a first-aid kit, and secure your home. During the storm, stay indoors, avoid windows, use battery devices for updates, and avoid floodwaters. After the storm, wait for official clearance, check your home for damage, and avoid floodwater. Help neighbors if possible. #TyphoonSafety #StayPrepared #Medgate | Medgate Philippines | Facebook

HOW TYPHOONS FORM 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 beneath them. This difference in temperature creates pressure, which causes the winds to move rapidly. As the system intensifies, the winds begin to rotate or spin around a calm center known as the eye. This powerful spiral of wind and rain can lead to devastating storms when it makes landfall. Watch, learn, and share the science behi

Typhoon preparedness - readiness before the storm Being prepared means being equipped with the proper supplies you may need in the event of an emergency or disaster. Hope for the best and prepare for the worst. As a friendly reminder, in case of inclement weather, please continue to pay special attention to weather warnings and ensure you are receiving information from official sources. Official websites and social media with information on inclement weather and disaster preparedness: Joint Typh

Do you know how to prepare when a typhoon is going to hit? Typhoons are highly destructive combinations of powerful winds, torrential rainfall and on the coast, huge waves and high tides that can cause extensive flooding. SAFE STEPS provides easy-to-understand educational messages on how to prepare for natural disaster events so you can be safer, more resilient and most importantly, be a survivor. | National Geographic Asia