community-based disaster risk management and the media media kit

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MEDIA KIT
When the typhoon is less than 24 hours away
Rain and wind usually had started to increase some hours
earlier.
• Complete any of the previously-mentioned measures
that were not fi nished.
• Dismantle well pumps and place them in a safe place.
Cover wells.
• Harvest and store any ripe crops. Cut most leaves of
cassava and banana trees to reduce wind damage.
• Close and secure windows with shutters and tape. Put
extra catches and crossbars on doors and windows.
• If you have no shutters or tape, it is advisable to paste a
thick layer of newspaper or other paper over the inside
of windows using a paste made from water and rice,
cassava or taro starch. This may not stop windows
breaking but will reduce the chance of people inside
being sprayed with bits of broken glass if the window
breaks.
• Fill water containers with safe drinking water and cover
them. Try to have at least 5 liters for every person in
the family. Fill other containers with water for washing,
etc.
• Remove clocks, pictures and wall hangings from walls
and other objects from shelves. Secure those items in
a safe place, preferably above fl ood level.
• Place valuables, equipment, tools and appliances in
a small room that is considered the strongest in the
house. If possible move them above fl ood level.
• Place papers in plastic bags and store above fl ood
level.
• Cover larger furniture, fi ling cabinets, computers, etc.
with plastic sheeting or large plastic bags. Small offi ce
equipment, including telephones, can be placed in
drawers.
• Remove all clothing, etc. from lines and drawers and
store in plastic bags and sacks.
• Confi rm that the emergency food supplies are in a safe
place with some protected cooking utensils.