Typhoon

Typhoon
Learning objectives:

1. Define Typhoon
2. The Intensity Classifications of Typhoon.
3. What is a storm frequency?
4. What are the details about class suspension in case of typhoon?
5. Enumerate different terms related to typhoon and define each.
6. What are the agencies concern during typhoon period?
Typhoon
What is a typhoon?
• Typhoon is a large, powerful and violent tropical cyclone.
• It is a low pressure area rotating counterclockwise and
containing rising warm air that forms over warm water in
the Western Pacific Ocean.
Different terms related to typhoon

Cyclone

• A cyclone is an intense low pressure system which is characterized by

strong spiral winds towards the center, called the “Eye” in a counter-
clockwise flow in the northern hemisphere.
Hurricane
• A hurricane is a storm that occurs in the Atlantic Ocean and
northeastern Pacific Ocean.
Storm
• A storm is any disturbed state of an environment or astronomical
body's atmosphere especially affecting its surface, and strongly
implying severe weather.
Potentials

Typhoons can inflict terrible damage due to thunderstorms, violent

winds, torrential rain, floods, landslides, large and very big waves asso
ciated with storm surges.
Hurricane-force winds can reach out as little as 40 km from the center
of a small hurricane and as far as 240 km in large hurricane.
Tropical storm-force winds can extend as far as 480 km from the center
of a large hurricane. These are VERY DANGEROUS storms.
Effects

Yolanda: 11-08-13
Fatalities: 6,340
Highest wind speed: 315 km/h

Ondoy: 09/24/09
Fatalities: 710
Highest wind speed: 167 km/h
Yolanda
Typhoon
Preparedness and Mitigation
(What to do before):
• Establish and maintain coordination with Barangay Disaster Coordinating Counc
ils (BDCC).
•Ensure that the school building can withstand heavy rain and strong winds. Singl
e level schools built at ground level may be anchored by wires to strengthen the s
tability of structure.
• Learn about typhoon and other weather disturbances, their signs and warnings,
effects and dangers and how to protect the school children, records and school
property.
• Educate school children on preparedness for tropical cyclones.

• Participate actively in the school’s disaster response – drill or simulation.

• Observe strictly Department policies on the suspension of classes or invoke sch
ool-based decisions in coordination with Local Government Units.
Preparedness and Mitigation
(What to do before):

• Store an adequate supply of food and clean water

• Prepare foods that need not be cooked.
• Keep flashlights, candles and battery-powered radios within easy reach.
• Examine your house and repair its unstable parts.
• Always keep yourself updated with the latest weather report.
• Should you need to evacuate, bring clothes, first aid kit, candles/flashlight,
battery-powered radio, food, etc.
The Modified Public Storm Warning Signals (PSWS)
in the Philippines
Typhoon
Response (What to do during):

• Monitor through radio or other reliable sources that latest official report of
PAGASA on the typhoon.
• Gather the pupils in the most stable, strong and safe school building when it is
no longer safe for them to go home.

• Advise pupils/students to stay indoors and away from windows.

• Coordinate with the proper school officials on possible intermediate evacuation
measures especially if the school is located in a low-lying area.
• Ensure that pupils/students will remain calm by keeping them informed on the la
test developments.
Response (What to do during):
• Stay inside the house.
• Always keep yourself updated with the latest weather report.
• If safe drinking water is not available, boil water for at least 20 minutes. Place it i
n a container with cover.

• Keep an eye on lighted candles or gas lamps.

• Do not wade through floodwaters to avoid being electrocuted and contracting dis
eases.
If there is a need to move to an evacuation center, follow these reminders.
Evacuate calmly:
• Evacuate calmly.

• Close the windows and turn off the main power switch.
• Put important appliances and belongings in a high ground.
• Avoid the way leading to the river.
Typhoon
Rehabilitation (What to do after):

• Attend to victims immediately. For minor cuts and wounds apply first aid kit.
Seek necessary medical assistance at disaster station or hospital.

• Check the classroom for damages and losses. Report these immediately to the
authorized officials.
• Coordinate with the Barangay officials, LGU’s for assistance.
• Prepare the necessary documents to effect replacement of damaged buildings a
nd other school properties and /or repair of the same.
Rehabilitation (What to do after):

• If your house was destroyed, make sure that it is already safe and stable when y
ou enter.
• Beware of dangerous animals such as snakes that may have entered your hous
e
• Watch out for live wires or outlet immersed in water.
• Report damaged electrical cables and fallen electric posts to the authorities.
• Do not let water accumulate in tires, cans or pots to avoid creating a favorable c
ondition for mosquito breeding.
Typhoon
Typhoon frequency or
Tropical cyclone frequency
Typhoon frequency / Tropical cyclone frequency refers to the number of tropical
depression, tropical storms, and typhoons that enter or originate

Tropical Cyclone Frequency

(In number)
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Tropical Depression 3 1 3 9 6 0 3 1 2 4 4 5
Tropical Storm 3 5 3 13 5 10 5 5 3 8 6 6
Typhoon 14 13 9 10 14 6 9 8 6 4 8 6
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Tropical Depression 5 7 4 3 3 0 5 7 1 8 1 6
Tropical Storm 2 9 7 4 6 4 6 7 5 5 7 9
Typhoon 6 9 14 10 11 9 10 8 5 6 9 10
What are the details about class suspension in
case of typhoon?
Executive Order No. 66, s. 2012
PRESCRIBING RULES ON THE CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF CLAS
SES AND WORK IN GOVERNMENT OFFICES DUE TO TYPHOONS, FLOODI
NG, OTHER WEATHER DISTURBANCES, AND CALAMITIES

a. When Signal No. 1 is raised by PAGASA, classes at the pre-school level, in th

e affected area, shall be automatically cancelled or suspended.
b. When Signal No. 2 is raised by PAGASA, classes at the pre-school, elementar
y and secondary levels, in the affected area, shall be automatically cancelled or s
uspended.
c. When Signal No. 3 or higher is raised by PAGASA, classes at pre-school, ele
mentary, secondary, and tertiary levels, in the affected area, including graduate sc
hool, as well as work in all government offices, shall be automatically cancelled or
suspended.
Agencies concerned during Typhoon period.

• National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC)

The NDRRMC was established to pursue disaster prevention and risk
reduction.
• Project NOAH
The Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) is a
program launched by the DOST to put in place a responsive program for
disaster prevention and mitigation, using advanced technology to enhance current
geo-hazard vulnerability maps.

• Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administratio

n
(PAGASA)
A section on the PAGASA website that allows the public to monitor
flood alerts and flood bulletins throughout the country.