I find it a little strange how people can celebrate escalating winds and storm signals just to have work suspended or canceled. I appreciate holiday from work and would likely do cartwheels every time I get some bit of separation from it, but not at the cost of dangerous weather forecasts since a degree of risk, whether to us or other people, is always attached to it. PAGASA is always scrutinized being a work in progress (aren’t we all) but shouldn’t we all be silently praying that the storm changes direction and never hit any part of the country? Or do we just find satisfaction in proving someone wrong?
PAGASA reports that Typhoon Glenda as of 12pm today is at 40km northeast of Catarman, Northern Samar.
PAGASA advised the public to prepare and take pre-cautionary measures.
PAGASA urges public to constantly monitor weather updates.
PASAGA expects typhoon Glenda to intensify further with likelihood to raise storm signals to Signal #3.
Check Typhoon Preparedness Advisory from time to time.
Below are some practical preparedness tips we sometimes overlook, time to double check:
Keep all your mobile phones, laptops, and other communication means fully charged.
Disseminate information on weather and warning advisory to your family members, friends and colleagues. Check on them and ask them to go home already soonest possible time.
Store an adequate supply of food and clean water. Prepare food that need not be cooked.
Keep flashlights, candles and battery-powered radios within easy reach.
Always keep yourself updated with the latest weather report.
Should you need to evacuate, bring clothes, first aid kit, candles/flashlight, battery-powered radio, food, water, among others.
Typhoon Glenda is expected to hit Metro Manila this afternoon.
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