Has it been raining almost every
week? Last October 18, a low-pressure area entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility
(PAR), which has seen then strengthened and developed into a severe tropical storm Pepito. Pepito, who’s internationally named
Typhoon Saudel, made landfall over San Ildefonso peninsula in Casiguran Aurora
at 9 p.m. PHT
Yesterday, another tropical depression named Quinta brings heavy rains and causes floods in the areas of Catanduanes, Sorsogon and the Northern parts of Masbate. Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned the public that Quinta will intensify and may developed into a tropical storm and could reach into a severe tropical storm.
According to the state weather
bureau, rainy season is from June to November; and the dry season from December
to May.
When it rains, it pours, literally
it pours flood and can cause a major calamity and disaster across different
areas.
photo by NullbreakVFX
So how do we prepare for this?
Here’s a comprehensive list of dos and don’ts when we’re expecting heavy
downpours.
DO’s
BETTER TO STAY IN YOUR HOME
We’ve been hearing these words for
the last previous months but it is still one way to avoid contact on viruses
and bacteria. The fight against the pandemic is not over yet and as the peak of
rainy season approaches, avoid to get sick should be a top priority.
EAT HEALTHY FOODS
Soup and hot meals are best served
during cold and rainy days. Choose veggies and high- nutrients foods to help strengthen
your body. Some must-try dishes during
the rainy days are turmeric tomato soup, ginger chicken soup, and local dishes
like Sinigang and Tinola which are popular staples here in the Philippines.
TAKE VITAMIN C
Vitamin C is known as an immunity
booster. When the body has a strong immune system, it will work well to protect
the body from viruses. You can increase your Vitamin C intake by eating fruits
high in this vitamin like oranges, kiwi, and guavas.
Wear Dry and comfortable clothes
Wet and cold things can be a
breeding ground for bacteria and viruses so make sure to stay dry.
Maintain Personal Hygiene and
Keep the House Clean
We know how important it is to
wash our hands and we better keep that in mind. And as we take care of our
personal hygiene, it’s also crucial to maintain the cleanliness of our homes.
We can do this by sweeping our
floors top avoid dust build up because they can cause allergy. Entering the
rainy season also means we entered dengue season. We can avoid this by checking
stagnant water and making sure they are covered to prevent mosquito breeding. We
can also start using mosquito repellant lotions as an extra measure especially
for our kids.
DON’T’s
Don’t Go Outside Unprepared
If you can’t avoid going out of
the house to run errands just make sure that you are in complete gear.
Wear thick clothes with jacket
and raincoat, must also remember to bring your umbrella all the time. Make sure
that you are also wearing boots to avoid being soaked in the flood and risking
yourself in getting infection, like leptospirosis. Always bring your alcohol with
you!
AVOID ENTERING AIR-CONDITIONED
AREAS, WHEN WET
If you went outside and got
soaked in the rain, when you go home do not go directly in the air-conditioned
rooms. Why? The very cold temperature plus you being wet might make you catch
fever and viruses like cough and cold. Make sure that when you get home you
change your clothes and dry yourself as soon as you can.
BE SURE TO EAT COOKED FOODS.
Foods that are slightly cooked
might be a cause of bacteria and viruses. During these rainy season, it is
better to wash all the vegetables and meat thoroughly and cook it very well to
avoid contact with bacteria and germs.
AVOID OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
As we approach the rainy season
it is advisable that we keep all of our activities inside the house to avoid going
outside in the rain and risking ourselves of getting sick. There are various
activities that are fun and exciting that we can do while we are indoors, like
playing chess, doing music session with the guitar or even trying making a new
hobby like baking.
ALWAYS STAY INFORMED
Yes, its raining and you feel
like just enjoying a cup of coffee and eating your snacks while watching Netflix,
but make sure that you are always updated. It is important that we regularly
watch the news or check our phones for online updates regarding the development
of the typhoon to know the next step that we should do.
And, above all these, it is very
important to always PRAY. Let us not underestimate the power of prayer. We are
asking God to do something we know we can’t do. We lift our supplications to
HIM because He is greater than our worries in life.
Check this link for more information about Community Prayer.
MCGI COMMUNITY PRAYER
I Hope that all these tips will be helpful. Keep safe everyone!
