TYPHOON PREPARATIONS TYPHOON CONDITIONS Condition Four: Normal conditions, 72 hours before damaging winds make landfall. Condition Three: Tropical storm and typhoon watch, 48-hour notice. Take immediate action. Make preparations to protect your family and property. Condition Two: Tropical storm and typhoon warning, 24-hour notice. Sustained winds of 40 to 73 mph or more are expected. Complete all storm preparations. Condition One: Take cover, 12 hours or less before the storm makes landfall. WATCHES AND WARNINGS A tropical storm watch means damaging winds of 39 mph or greater are possible within 48 hours. A tropical storm warning means damaging winds of 39 mph or greater are possible within 24 hours. A typhoon watch means typhoon force winds of 74 mph or greater are possible within 48 hours. A typhoon warning means typhoon force winds of 74 mph or greater are possible within 24 hours. SUPPLIES Basic Emergency Supply Kit: Family disaster plan, toiletries, bottle/can opener, first aid kit, non- perishable food, copies of vital family documents, medications, battery- operated radio, extra batteries, extra clothing, flashlights, gloves, water. Optional items: Portable stove, battery-operated clock, paper/plastic products, lighters (child-proof), infant milk, food, diapers, large garbage cans, masking tape, sleeping bags, candles, books/games for kids, plastic bags, ice chest, lanterns, ice, blankets Office of Civil Defense TYPHOON SAFETY TIPS Utility safeguarding: Clear your yard. Make sure there is no debris that can fly into or come in contact with power lines. Install a clamp at the base of your weatherhead or on your roof to lessen the tension between your service line and the weatherhead. Coordinate with the Guam Power Authority to have their crew reconnect power via the clamp. Stay away from fallen wires or cables after the typhoon. Call GPA and inform them of downed lines as soon as you notice them. If you are experiencing a low voltage condition during the typhoon, for example if your lights are dim, turn off the main breaker to avoid damage to electrical appliances. Use surge protectors on major appliances and phone lines to avoid power spikes. Make sure your main power service is shut off before using a generator. Use water wisely. Store water before the storm and don't waste it. Do not place trash or debris collected after the storm in front of or near your telephone box. Indoor preparations: Secure all important documents in plastic bags. Cover all beds and other items with plastic to protect from water seeping in around windows/doors. Arrange flashlights, lanterns, candles and lighters in places where adults can easily find them. Clean out the refrigerator so you won't have as much to worry about if the power is out for several days or weeks after a typhoon. You may also want to turn the refrigerator and freezer to their highest settings about 12 hours before the storm hits. Fill your vehicles with gas and stock up on supplies such as candles, batteries, fuel for stoves and lanterns, toiletries and disposal plates and flatware. Have several gallons of purified water on hand. You may also want to fill containers with tap water to be used for bathing and flushing toilets. Have some nonperishable food available. Keep a battery-operated radio on hand to listen to weather updates. Outside preparations: Tie down tin-covered roof extensions with cables. Secure all loose items such as garbage can lids, potted plants, gardening tools, and any other materials that could become airborne during high winds. Secure plywood or typhoon shutters on windows and have extra plywood/shutters on hand; wind-thrown debris and wind pressure can break windows. Secure liquid petroleum gas tanks during the storm by strapping them against a wall or to a pole, or by laying them on the ground. Ensure the tank's valve is shut off to prevent gas leaks or a fire. If winds increase to typhoon strength, shut off the tank's valve, disconnect it and store the tank in a garage or outside closet - never inside the house.