Typhoon and Hurricanes Flashcards
(18 cards)
both called tropical cyclone
typhoon and hurricane
formed for the northwest of pacific ocean
typhoon
formed from the northeastern of pacific
hurricane
basis of classifications
intensity of the sustaining wind and speed
5 classifications of tropical cyclones
- tropical depression
- tropical storm
- severe tropical storm
- typhoon
- super typhoon
max wind speed of 61 kph
tropical depression
max speed of 62-88 kph
tropical storm
from 89-107 kph
severe tropical storm
from 118-220 kph
typhoon
more than 220
super typhoon
types of disaster caused
- flood
- landslide
- storm surge
types of flood
a. areal - water from highlands - lowland areas
b. rivering - happens near rivers -excessice rainfall exceeds capacity of rivers
c. urban - in industrialized-urban areas- clogged drainage
abnormal increase of water level from coastal areas due to an type of cyclones
storm surge
effects
- death
- destruction of property
- injuries / ailments :leptospirosis, dengue, flu
- destruction of environment -food shortage
responsibilities of govt
- keep ppl updating about the typhoon
- keep evacuated areas safe and secure
- know resources
- respond
- inspections
- conducting trainings and seminars
before
- keep self updated
- store ample amts of food and water
- keep your things elevated specially those who generate electricity
- inspect and clean your house especially drainage
- if advised to evacuate, evacuate
during
- stay inside house if no evacuation
- monitor typhoons movement
- turn off main sources of electricity if water arises
- do not wade in flood to avoid diseases
- calmly comply when told to evacuate
after
- monitor typhoon movement through accessible devices
- wear protective gear- boots
- watch out of live wires or electrical outlet
- advice authorities of the safety and stability of house
- boil wter before drinking maybe contaminated
- clean up to avoid mosquitoes from breeidng
