As of the PAGASA’s Press Conference at 530PM today, October 15, 2010:
Typhoon MEGI is expected to enter Philippines’ area of responsibility tonight.
Typhoon MEGI will reach the Extreme Northern Luzon by Monday afternoon. Landfall expected around the same time.
Typhoon MEGI has maximum winds of 120 kph with gusts of 150 kph.
PAGASA advised the PUBLIC to prepare and take pre-cautionary measures.
PAGASA urges public to constantly monitor weather updates.
PASAGA expects typhoon MEGI to intensity further.
For weather updates: http://www.twitter.com/dost_pagasa
For the latest news: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com
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Some safety/survival tips:
1. Stock on food at home, car, office and in your bag. No one knows how long this climate will last or when a state of emergency happens. It’s always better to be armed with necessary stocks at home like:
Food
Bread -gives the carbo load you need in replacement of rice. Rice still has to be cooked.
Biscuits/cookies –alternative to bread, sugar helps relieve pangs of hunger
Candies –the sugar will help ease acidity in case there are more eminent task at hand than eating
Canned goods (like corned beef, Vienna sausage, tuna, pork and beans, chili con carne, corn) –not easily perishable and ready to eat
Instant Noodles –are also ready to eat although it’s best enjoyed cooked. Snack on the noodles like crackers.
Bottled water
Carbonated drinks/Coffee
Items
Flashlight and Batteries
Thick Blanket/Comforters/Mattress Covers/Pillows
Jacket/Sweaters/Socks/Caps/Rain Boots
Radio and Batteries
Umbrella/Tents/Mono Block Chairs
Towels
Knife, Candles, Matches, Plastic Wares, Plastic Utensils, Napkins, Plastic Bags
Empty plastic bottles
Lifesavers/Old Tires/Styrofoam
Big Pails
Slippers
Antiseptic/First Aid Kits/Medicine bags
**If possible, keep all items in one area or fit everything in one “EMERGENCY BAG,” so it’s easy to locate and grab.
2. Unplug all appliances (particularly on the first floor) and keep a watchful eye on refrigerator and electricity outlets.
3. Always have extra cash handy. ATMs might not be available or accessible.
4. Improvised flotation device can be made out of empty Coke/Pepsi/C2/Juice/Water plastic bottles. Just securely tie the plastic bottles together (4-10) and it can work as a flotation device.
5. If possible, charge all equipment necessary, emergency light, mobile phones (for communication), etc.
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