Reminders to Follow During Natural Disasters

When we have too much of the heat of the sun,activities of daily living. Three days of consecutive
we wanted it so bad to rain. And when we haveheavy rain showers, thunderstorms and strong
too much of the rain, we want the sun to shine allwind can already cause floods, can destroy
throughout the day. It is funny to think abouthouses and can even destroy livelihood projects.
those two wishes and that sometimes we fail toSince this is natural and unavoidable, we need to
realize that both weathers are blessings in disguise.prepare ourselves and be alert that way we can
The heavy rain is a blessing, the sun shining is astay protected and survive.
blessing too. We all just have to appreciateOne way to prepare the self is to listen to
everything and learn to value it.weather reports. Though it is not at all times
At times, we feel we are being punished due toaccurate, it still helps since it tells us if there are
the different climate changes. There are timesupcoming typhoons or other changes in the
when it is extremely hot that we end up havingweather. Typhoons come in fast. One morning
heat stroke, dehydration and skin diseases. Thereyou wake up with the sun slowly rising and after
are also times wherein the rain is so hard that wea few hours, here comes the typhoon all set to
experience having cough and colds, fever andblow things away.
other related diseases. The health is not the onlyFlood is the major effect typhoons. When you
ones that is affected but including thehave heard of a storm or typhoon coming, know
environment as well. Too much of the heat of thewhere high grounds or the safest possible area is
sun can cause drought and it really affects theand how to get there safely. Travelling is not
growing agricultural business in the country.advisable when there is a tropical storm that is
Whereas too much of the rain bring about flood,why you need to listen to the daily weather
suspension of classes, and business closure. Theforecast in order for you to know beforehand.
flood also destroys houses and other livelihoodPrepare for the necessary emergency supplies.
programs. Too much of both have negativeThis includes food, clean and safe drinking water,
effects.flashlight, spare batteries, and a mini stun gun for
The climate in every country varies. Someyour family's safety and protection as well. Make
countries might experience having hurricanes,sure that you also turn off electricity and gas to
tornadoes, ice storms, and other natural disasters.keep you more protected when at home. When
It really depends upon where the country isyou are out in the streets, do not attempt to
situated. Lucky for those countries having tropicalcross flooded areas. It will only bring you harm.
weather, they do not get to experienceThe best thing to do if you find the streets
tornadoes and hurricanes but they do getjammed with cars, abandon your car and prioritize
typhoons most of the time. When a certainyour safety first.
natural disaster hits in a specific country, you canThese measures can also be applied to any
notice people panicking, streets are jammed,natural disaster. Remember that they come fast
telephone lines are busy and you will also seejust like how fast small fry stun gun do their thing.
people are panic buying with things that theyThe effects are devastating and you will really be
need. What you see in movies also happens in realshocked when you see the environment as soon
life.as the typhoon is over. Trees blocking the
What most people really hate most is typhoonstreets, cars turned upside down, garbage
and flash floods. Imagine how it can destroy theeverywhere and houses wrecked. If you will not
environment. People fear of being affected bypay attention to the weather forecast, you will
typhoons due to the fact that people hate wetdefinitely regret it.
and that it really hinders them from doing