Storm response guide No. 5

Storm No. 5 is maintaining its very strong intensity as it approaches the North Central region, with a very large cloud disk that has and will cause widespread heavy rain. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has provided a "handbook" for responding to storm No. 5.

Before the storm hits

- Regularly monitor forecasts and warnings of storms and heavy rain.

- Ensure that boats are anchored safely, do not stay on ships, rafts, or watchtowers.

- Stock up on food, water, medicine and essential supplies for at least 3 days.

- Identify safe shelters; actively evacuate according to government instructions.

- Reinforce houses, trim tree branches, remove billboards, protect construction sites.

- Reinforce barns or move livestock to higher ground to avoid flooding.

- Harvest agricultural and aquatic products early to reduce damage.

- Keep your assets high and important documents in a safe place.

- Move vehicles and machinery to high places; beware of basement flooding.

- Flood, flash flood and landslide prevention in low-lying, coastal and mountainous areas.

- Clear sewers; notify authorities when there is a blockage or deep flooding.

- Save local emergency phone numbers.

When the storm hits

- Continuously monitor storm and heavy rain developments.

- Stay indoors, close doors, stay away from windows and glass areas.

- Do not go out except in an emergency; if you must go, bring a flashlight, life jacket, whistle and phone.

- Do not take shelter under trees or electric poles; beware of lightning and flying objects.

- Turn off the power and gas to reduce the risk of fire and electric shock.

- Absolutely do not stay in the aquaculture area; do not return until the storm has completely passed.

- Be careful when the storm passes because the wind may calm down for 30-60 minutes then change direction and become strong again.

- Beware of flooding, flash floods, and landslides in low-lying, urban, and mountainous areas.

- Call the emergency rescue number, provide exact location and status.

- Comply with evacuation and protection instructions from the authorities.

Source: Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention ( Ministry of Agriculture and Environment )

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