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A week after Typhoon Quinta, pinapag-ingat po ulit tayo sa paghagupit ng Super Typhoon Rolly at isa pang nalalapit na panibagong Bagyong Siony. Bilang paghahanda, ang mga sumusunod ay ilan lang po sa mga maari nating gawin:

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Pray

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Before anything else, it is the top priority of a person who believes in God - to pray. Faithfully praying is the most powerful ways to communicate with the Deity that can bring His people into safety according to His will even in a such way we don't really understand. As we know that the merciful and loving God is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent, we always acknowledge His will, believing that everything happens for a reason and according to His plan that helps us to become strong, enduring and resilient.

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Secure 

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We need to protect ourselves from risks caused by typhoons. So, the earlier time we are able to prepare, the better. We may not suppose to get outside kung kelan nasa kasagsagan na ng bagyo. Before leaving the homes for evacuation, balutin ng mga plastic or kung meron man plastic chest, ilagay ang mga mababasaing gamit at ipatong sa mas mataas na part ng bahay sakaling bumaha man. I-unplug ang mga applliances at ibaba ang fuse or breakers.  I-lock ng maayos ang mga  bintana, pinto, at gates. Ilagay  din sa safe na lugar ang mga alagang hayop at ang mga potted plants to save them too.  

 

Alert and be informed

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It is an advantage kapag tayo ay alerto in most situations dahil nakagagawa pa tayo ng mga akmang paraan upang makaiwas sa sakuna. At kapag tayo ay informed, mas may chance tayo  makapag-isip ng mga gagawin at mas madali nating masusunod ang instructions for safety measures. Napakahalagang malaman natin ang updates para sa kalagayan ng panahon nang sa gayon ay mapaghandaan natin kung meron mang paparating na adverse weather condition. Makakatulong din para sa may internet connection ang pagbisita sa website ng ating weather forecasting department, PAG-ASA: http://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/. 

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Evacuate 

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Huwag isawalang bahala ang advise ng ating mga local government authorities lalo na kung kinakailangang lumikas. Evacuation is one way  we can get into safety but we must take in consideration as well the health risks of COVID-19 and or any contagious diseases, thus, needing us to follow the minimum health  protocol standard. Risk Reduction Management and Rescue Team have the strategies that can help us. 

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Contact

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Knowing authorities or person who  can help is to have a contact with them. Alamin ang mga numero ng hotlines na pwedeng matawagan in case of emergency, especially the contact information of our local Risk Reduction Management and Rescue Team. . With such  contacts, we can also make sure na sapat ang power charge ng ating mga cellphones, communication gadgets, or personal digital assistant (PDA). We need to also have the contact information of our our family members and immediate persons in our neighborhood.

Food and water 

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Ang "Go Bag" or  "72-hour Kit" ay  matagal nang ini-rerekomenda na magakaroon ang bawat tahanan or individual. Ito ay naglalaman ng mga ready-to-eat or easy-to-cook food packs, bottled water, medicines, personal necessities, pati na rin ang identification (ID) and important documents. Magagamit ito not only sa panahon ng bagyo, kundi sa iba pang instances ng natural calamities and emergencies.

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Typhoon Rolly landfall in the morning of 1 November 2020 covering mostly the eastern parts of the Bicol Region and observed heading northwest expected to affect the  Calabarzon and neigboring areas including the National Capital Region within the next 24 -36 hours. 

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From the Simple ways we do, it can create a greater impact in the situation we are facing right now as we channel ourselves to do our part making ourselves, families, and community safe and sound during this time of hardship.