Public Storm Warning Signals

Public Storm Warning Signals: Meteorological Conditions, Impacts of Winds, and Precautionary Measures

1. Public Storm Warning Signal 28/08/2019 Barlam, Jolina M. 1

2. PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL NO. 1 Meteorological Conditions: A tropical cyclone will affect the locality Winds of 30-60 KPH may be expected in at least 36 hours. Impacts of the Winds: Twigs and branches of small trees may be broken. Some banana may tilts or land flat on the ground. Some houses of very light materials ( nipa and cogon) may be partially unroofed. 28/08/2019 Barlam, Jolina M. 2

3. Very light or no damage at all may be sustained by the exposed communities. Rice in flowering stage may suffer significant damage. Precautionary Measures: People are advised to listen to the latest Severe Weather Bulletin issued by PAGASA every six hours GENERAL NOTE: Business may be carried out as usual. When the tropical cyclone is strong, or is moving closer, this signal may be gradually increased. Disaster preparedness is activated to alert staus . 28/08/2019 Barlam, Jolina M. 3

4. Meteorological Conditions: A moderate tropical cyclone will affect the locality Winds of 60 -100 KPH may be expected in at least 24 hours. PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL NO. 2 Impacts of Winds: Some coconut trees may be tilted with few others broken. Few big trees may be uprooted Rice and corn may be adversely affected. 28/08/2019 Barlam, Jolina M. 4

5. Large number of nipa and cogon houses may be partially or totally unroofed. Some old galvanized iron roofing may roll of. Light o moderate damage to play in flowering stage. Precautionary Measures: People are advised to listen to the latest Severe Weather Bulletin issued by PAGASA every six hours The sea and coastal water are dangerous to smaller sea crafts. Fishermen are advised not to go out to sea Travelling by sea or air is risky. Stay indoors. Secure properties. 28/08/2019 Barlam, Jolina M. 5

6. GENERAL NOTE: Special attention should be given to latest position, direction and speed of movement and intensity og the tropical cyclone as it may intensify and move towards the locality. Disaster preparedness angencies and other organizations are alerted 28/08/2019 Barlam, Jolina M. 6

7. PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL NO. 3 Meteorological Conditions: Strong tropical cyclone will affect the locality. Winds of 100-185 KPH may be expected in at least 18 hours. Impacts of Winds: Almost all banana plants may be destroyed and a large number of trees may be uprooted; rice and corn crops may suffer heavy damage. Majority of nipa and cogon houses may be unroofed or destroyed and there may considerable damage to structures of light to medium construction. 28/08/2019 Barlam, Jolina M. 7

8. There may be widespread disruption of electrical power and communication services In general, moderate to heavy damage may be expected in both the agricultural and industrial sectors. Travel by sea and air is very risky. Sea and coastal waters will e dangerous to all sea crafts. Precautionary Measures: People are advise to evacuate and stay in strong buildings. Evacuate low-lying areas. Stay away from coast and river banks. Watch out for the passage of the “EYE” of typhoon. 28/08/2019 Barlam, Jolina M. 8

9. Suspended classes in all levels and make sure children stay in safe of strong buildings. GENERAL NOTE: The disturbance is dangerous to threatened or affected communities. The passage of the “eye” of the typhoon is indicated by a sudden change from bad to fair weather. Fair weather may last for one to two hours after which the worst weather will resume with very winds generally coming from the opposite direction. Disaster preparedness and response agencies/organizations are activated to respond appropriately. 28/08/2019 Barlam, Jolina M. 9

10. Meteorological Conditions: A very intense typhoon will affect the locality Very strong winds of more than 185 KPH may be expected in at least 12 hours. PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL NO. 4 Impacts of Winds: Coconut extension may suffer extensive damage.4 Many large trees may be uprooted. Most residential and institutional buildings of mixed construction may be 28/08/2019 Barlam, Jolina M. 10

11. severely damage. Electric power distribution and communication services may be disrupted. Damage to affected communities can be very heavy. Precautionary Measures: Cancel all travel and other outdoor activities. Stay in the safety of houses or evacuation centers . 28/08/2019 Barlam, Jolina M. 11

12. GENERAL NOTE: The situation is potentially very destructive to the community. EVACUATION TO SAFER SHELTERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE DURING PUNLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL NO.3. NOT NOW. IT IS TOO LATE TO EVACUATE NOW. Disaster coordinating councils concerned and other disaster response organization must respond to emergencies. 28/08/2019 Barlam, Jolina M. 12

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