{"id":3817,"date":"2021-11-23T11:37:16","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T03:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.smart.com.ph\/?p=3817"},"modified":"2021-11-23T11:37:16","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T03:37:16","slug":"the-deluge-preparing-for-floods-and-tsunamis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartcommunications-develop.go-vip.net\/?p=3817","title":{"rendered":"The Deluge: Preparing for Floods and Tsunamis"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Floods in the Philippines<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n

The Philippines is a tropical country that experiences 20 typhoons on the average per year. <\/span><\/p>\n

The archipelago only has two seasons: the dry season from December to May; and the rainy season, from June to November.<\/span><\/p>\n

The rainy season plus the number of typhoons that hit the Philippines every year makes flooding a perennial problem in the country. <\/span><\/p>\n

In Metro Manila alone, several areas have been identified as flood-prone areas.<\/span><\/p>\n

These are high-risk areas during the rainy season and for most local government units, preparation for floods has been a strict requirement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some cities have set standard flood alert levels to use as a warning system to the residents to identify when evacuation should be carried out to avoid endangering lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Floods can cause outages, damage structures like buildings and houses and create landslides.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to prepare for floods<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n

If your area is under a flood warning, move to a higher ground and seek safe shelter immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid walking, swimming or driving through flood waters.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fast moving flood water can knock you down or sweep your vehicle away.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, stay off bridges over fast-moving water because there is a danger of this flood water overflowing.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you live in a flood-prone area, it is best that you make a plan for your household so that your family would know what to do, where to go and the things that you need to protect yourselves from flooding.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find out where your evacuation routes and nearest shelters are and the number to call in case you need to be rescued. <\/span><\/p>\n

Prepare your supplies, including non-perishable foods, water supply for several days and other necessities in case you need to evacuate.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is also necessary to keep important documents in a waterproof container and create password-protected digital copies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Have a power supply source ready  if services are cut off in your area.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure to have a mobile device and a powerbank to stay connected. <\/span><\/p>\n

What are tsunamis?<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n

Aside from being susceptible to typhoons, the Philippines is also a country frequented by earthquakes, thus making it prone to tsunamis.<\/span><\/p>\n

A tsunami is a series of gigantic ocean waves caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, underwater landslides or even asteroids.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tsunamis can travel 20-30 miles per hour and can have waves as tall as 10-100 feet high.<\/span><\/p>\n

Its large waves can cause floods and can destroy buildings and infrastructures and cause injuries and death to people. <\/span><\/p>\n

How to survive during a tsunami<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n

Tsunami warnings often come after an earthquake to coastal areas.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are under a tsunami warning, go to higher grounds as far away as possible from the coast.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay alert to signs of tsunamis such as a sudden rise or draining of ocean waters.<\/span><\/p>\n

Especially after an earthquake, monitor emergency information alerts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Evacuate immediately as soon as you see any natural signs of tsunami or receive an official tsunami alert.<\/span><\/p>\n

Similar to other disasters, it would be good to have a family emergency plan for those who live in coastal areas, before a tsunami strikes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prepare plans for evacuation, communication and location to meet in case you get separated. <\/span><\/p>\n

Find out if there\u2019s a community evacuation plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pick shelters that are at least 100 feet above sea level or at least one mile away from the coast.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure everyone in the family knows the numbers to contact in case of emergency, and, if possible, every member of your household should have fully-charged cellphones and powerbanks.<\/span><\/p>\n

In case you are in the water when a tsunami happens, grab onto something that floats such as a raft, tree trunk or door.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you happen to be in a boat, face the direction of the waves and head out to see.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are in a harbor, you must go inland, as far away from the coast as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Natural disasters usually happen at an unexpected time.<\/span><\/p>\n

The key to surviving it is knowing the dangers and how to avoid these dangers through planning and preparation. <\/span><\/p>\n

It is also best to stay connected and have a dependable means of communication when disaster strikes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose from Smart\u2019s Signature plans<\/a> or load with GigaLife app<\/a> and take advantage of its call and data promos to make sure that your communication lines are available in times of emergencies. #StaySafe #StaySmart<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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