What to do before, during, after typhoonMANILA, Philippines — "Ompong," dubbed as “the most powerful typhoon to threaten the country this year,” is expected to hit Cagayan on Saturday, prompting precautionary evacuations and closures of schools and offices. To prevent further damage to lives and property, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, through a Disaster Resilience Forum recently organized by Cebuana Lhuillier, released the following guidelines on what to do before, during, and after a typhoon, a strong typhoon or a super typhoon, and in case of flooding. — Graphics by Philstar.com/Jonathan Asuncion

Source: Philippine Star September 14, 2018 06:45 UTC