Know the storm signals and know what to do.
Be always ready!
Public Storm Warning Signal # 1
- There is a tropical cyclone in the area.
- The wind is between 30-60 kph in atleast 36 hours or there is intermittent rain in 36 hours.
- Twigs and branches of small trees maybe broken.
- Classes in pre-school and kindergarten are automatically suspended in areas under Storm Signal No. 1.
Public Storm Warning Signal # 2
- There is a tropical cyclone in the area.
- The wind is greater than 60 kph and up to 100 kph in atleast 24 hours.
- Some coconut trees may be tilted with few others broken.
- The winds may bring light to moderate damage to the exposed communities.
- Classes on pre-school, kindergarten, elementary and high school levels are also automatically suspended in areas under Storm Signal. 2
Public Storm Warning Signal # 3
- There is a tropical cyclone in the area.
- The wind is greater than 100 kph and up to 185 kph in atleast 18 hours.
- Many coconut trees may be broken or destroyed.
- Moderate to heavy damage may be experience, particularly in the agricultural and industrial sectors.
- The sea and coastal waters will be very dangerous to all seacrafts.
- People are advised to seek shelter in strong buildings, evacuate low-lying areas and to stay away from the coasts and river banks.
- Classes and works are suspended in areas under Storm Signal. 3
Public Storm Warning Signal # 4
- A very intense typhoon will affect the locality.
- Very strong winds of more than 185 kph may be expected in at least 12 hours.
- Trees and plants may suffer extensive damage.
- Travel is very risky especially by sea and air.
- Damage in the affected areas can be very heavy.
- People are advised to seek shelter in strong buildings, evacuate low-lying areas and to stay away from the coasts and river banks.
- The situation is potentially very destructive to the community.
- Classes and works are suspended in areas under Storm Signal. 4.
Be always ready!
Public Storm Warning Signal # 1
- There is a tropical cyclone in the area.
- The wind is between 30-60 kph in atleast 36 hours or there is intermittent rain in 36 hours.
- Twigs and branches of small trees maybe broken.
- Classes in pre-school and kindergarten are automatically suspended in areas under Storm Signal No. 1.
Public Storm Warning Signal # 2
- There is a tropical cyclone in the area.
- The wind is greater than 60 kph and up to 100 kph in atleast 24 hours.
- Some coconut trees may be tilted with few others broken.
- The winds may bring light to moderate damage to the exposed communities.
- Classes on pre-school, kindergarten, elementary and high school levels are also automatically suspended in areas under Storm Signal. 2
Public Storm Warning Signal # 3
- There is a tropical cyclone in the area.
- The wind is greater than 100 kph and up to 185 kph in atleast 18 hours.
- Many coconut trees may be broken or destroyed.
- Moderate to heavy damage may be experience, particularly in the agricultural and industrial sectors.
- The sea and coastal waters will be very dangerous to all seacrafts.
- People are advised to seek shelter in strong buildings, evacuate low-lying areas and to stay away from the coasts and river banks.
- Classes and works are suspended in areas under Storm Signal. 3
Public Storm Warning Signal # 4
- A very intense typhoon will affect the locality.
- Very strong winds of more than 185 kph may be expected in at least 12 hours.
- Trees and plants may suffer extensive damage.
- Travel is very risky especially by sea and air.
- Damage in the affected areas can be very heavy.
- People are advised to seek shelter in strong buildings, evacuate low-lying areas and to stay away from the coasts and river banks.
- The situation is potentially very destructive to the community.
- Classes and works are suspended in areas under Storm Signal. 4.
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