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    • ]]>     Hurricane Gustav, a category 3 storm that had already damaged the Caribbean and killed 94 people in its path, is expected to land at New Orleans today.

    With the devastating effects of Katrina and Rita in 2005, there is no other choice this time. Even for a nation as advanced as the USA, evacuating 2 million people is necessary. The people on the path of Hurricane Gustav should immediately evacuate or risk their lives. Strong winds at 115mph and increasing, heavy storms and flooding, zero-electricity; these are all expected in this kind of situation.

    Hurricane Gustav

    If a hurricane like this hits the Philippines, evacuation would not as easy as we think of.
    We’ve already heard of sad tales, ship sunken, flooded roads and communities washed out. The usual thing to do is to brace for the coming typhoon. This list might be of help in order to survive a typhoon in the Philippines:

    1. Constantly monitor the news. A transistor radio (battery operated) is the best friend of those in the country-side. Always check local advisories.
    2. Store gasoline or kerosene, LPG or dried wood. Electricity would surely be out for days.
    3. Store food. Canned goods and ready-to-eat, if necessary.
    4. Store Water. No electricity, no water.
    5. Store medicines, at least for two weeks.
    6. Secure valuable documents in water-proof containers if necessary.
    7. Bring enough cash.
    8. Secure your home. Lock it. Brace it. Cover the doors and windows with boards. Reinforce the roof as it is usually the first to be flown away.
    9. Avoid trees and electricity posts.
    10. Ready your emergency kit. This includes flashlights, batteries and other supplies.
    11. Transfer to structures/building with a more solid foundation. It could be your neighbors’ house or the evacuation center identified by community leaders. An ordinary nipa house, or a shanty can’t survive strong typhoons.
    12. Avoid flood-prone areas, most especially seaside and or riverside areas.
    13. Turn off electricity.

    If you have money, flight south. Most of Mindanao will not be hit by typhoons. Again, it goes back to evacuation.

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