STORM WARNNG SIGNALS

Question 1

TRUE OR FALSE
It can be assumed that the higher
the storm signal is, the worse the weather condition is.

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

is the region surrounding the Philippines that PAGASA monitors regarding changes in the atmosphere.

Answer 2

Philippine area of responsibility (PAR)

Question 3

TRUE OR FALSE
The number of typhoons and developing typhoons that entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) is at least twenty a year.

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

This area is only used for monitoring weather disturbances in our country, such
as typhoons.

Answer 4

The Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)

Question 5

TRUE OR FALSE
Typhoons have ONE size and strength

Answer 5

FALSE

Question 6

WHAT DOES PAGASA STAND FOR?

Answer 6

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

Question 7

PAGASA developed the ______________________to inform the public about an incoming typhoon.

Answer 7

public storm warning signals
(PSWS)

Question 8

WHY DOES During an expected typhoon, a weather bulletin with a specific public storm warning signal (PSWS) is released?

Answer 8

to provide information and warning ahead of time.

Question 9

IDENTIFY THE STORM WARNING SIGNAL
30–60 WINDSPEED
no damage to very light damage
36 HOURS LEAD TIME

Answer 9

PSWS 1 TROPICAL DEPRESSION

Question 10

HOW MANY PSWS DO WE HAVE?

Answer 10

5

Question 11

IDENTIFY THE STORM WARNING SIGNAL
61-120 WINDSPEED
light damage to moderate damage
24 HOURS LEAD TIME

Answer 11

PSWS 2 TROPICAL STORM

Question 12

IDENTIFY THE STORM WARNING SIGNAL
121-170 WINDSPEED
moderate to heavy damage
18 HOURS LEAD TIME

Answer 12

PSWS 3 SEVERE TROPICAL STORM

Question 13

IDENTIFY THE STORM WARNING SIGNAL
171-220 WINDSPEED
HEAVY TO VERY HEAVY damage
12 HOURS LEAD TIME

Answer 13

PSWS 4 TYPHOON

Question 14

IDENTIFY THE STORM WARNING SIGNAL
MORE THAN 220 WINDSPEED
very heavy to widespread damage
12 HOUR LEAD TIME

Answer 14

PSWS 5 SUPER TYPHOON

Question 15

WHAT DOES PSWS STAND FOR?

Answer 15

PUBLIC STORM SIGNAL WARNING SYSTEM

Question 16

TRUE OR FALSE

THE TYPHOON ANNOUNCED BY PAGASA LATE SO PEOPLE WILL NOT HAVE TIME TO PREPARE

Answer 16

FALSE

Question 17

TRUE OR FALSE
different areas, depending on the movement of the typhoon and how it will affect an area.

Answer 17

TRUE

Question 18

TRUE OR FALSE
ONLY ONE KIND OF PSWS IS ANNOUNCED DURING A TYPHOON

Answer 18

FALSE - DIFFERENT PSWS ARE ISSUED DEPENDING ON THE MOVEMENT OF THE TYPHOON

Question 19

TRUE OR FALSE
WHEN TYPHOON IS IN PAR
Always listen to the news and be
aware of the vents in your surroundings. Being

Answer 19

TRUE

Question 20

IDENTIFY THE TYPHOON PSWS

CLASSES FROM ELEMENTARY TO HIGH SCHOOL ARE SUSPENDED

Answer 20

PSWS 2 TROPICAL STORM

Question 21

IDENTIFY THE TYPHOON PSWS

FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE COASTAL AREA SEA WAVES REACH 4 TO 14 METERS

Answer 21

PSWS 2 TROPICAL STORM

Question 22

IDENTIFY THE TYPHOON PSWS
sea waves usually reach more than 14 meters.

Answer 22

PSWS 3 SEVERE TROPICAL STORM

Question 23

IDENTIFY THE TYPHOON PSWS
sea waves can usually reach from 1.24 to 4 meters.

Answer 23

PSWS 1 - TROPICAL DEPRESSION

Question 24

TRUE OR FALSE

WHEN THE TYPHOON HITS THE LAND THE SPEED IS INCREASED

Answer 24

FALSE

Question 25

IDENTIFY THE TYPHOON PSWS houses with medium-built materials may experience collapsed walls and unroofing.

Answer 25

PSWS 5 - SUPER TYPHOON

Question 26

WHAT ARE THE THINGS YOU SHOULD HAVE SURVIVAL KIT

Answer 26

○flashlight and battery-operated radio ○batteries ○ simple tools (ex. scissors) ○ first aid kit ○ drinking water in a safely-sealed container ○ blankets ○ emergency numbers ○ copy of important documents

Question 27

Precautionary Measures Before a Typhoon

Answer 27

Be informed about your surroundings. Hold a family meeting and plan the things Prepare an emergency survival kit Secure the area around and in your house against Secure your house from floods. Monitor the weather by listening to news updates. Keep your mobile phones charged.

Question 28

TRUE OR FALSE Do not travel. Do not attempt to leave the house even if the weather calmed for a bit. It could probably be because the eye must be passing.

Answer 28

TRUE

Question 29

TRUE OR FALSE DURING A TYPHOON YOU MUST STAY NEAR THE WINDOW

Answer 29

FALSE

Question 30

TRUE OR FALSE Prepare to evacuate anytime.

Answer 30

TRUE

Question 31

TRUE OR FALSE YOU CAN PLAY WITH YOUR CELLPHONE DURING THE TYPHOON

Answer 31

FALSE - SAVE THE BATTERY OF YOUR PHONE

Question 32

TRUE OR FALSE YOU SHOULD NOT TURN OFF THE ELECTRICITY IN YOUR HOUSE EVEN IF THERE IS THREAT OF FLOODING

Answer 32

FALSE

Question 33

to warn the public about the expected amount of rainfall during a typhoon or rainy weather. The rainfall warning is given as needed, especially in areas where flooding is a recurring problem.

Answer 33

Rainfall Warning Signals to

Question 34

is a weather disturbance that occurs in the Philippines with some regularity.

Answer 34

TYPHOON

Question 35

TRUE OR FALSE Preparedness for a typhoon starts with knowing what to do before, during, and after it. You already know the hazards and the possible effects of a typhoon in the community.

Answer 35

TRUE

Question 36

TRUE OR FALSE A typhoon is a natural phenomenon that cannot be prevented. However, preparing for a typhoon can prevent or minimize its negative effects on everyone’s life.

Answer 36

TRUE

Question 37

WHAT IS A YELLOW RAINFALL ADVISORY

Answer 37

HEAVY RAINFALL 7.5-15 MM RAIN FLOODING IS POSSIBLE WE NEED TO MONITOR

Question 38

COMPARE THE PSWS TO VEHICLES

Answer 38

PSWS 1 -BICYCLE 61 KPH OR LESS PSWS 2 -MOTORCYCLE 61–120 KPH PSWS 3 -CAR 1201-170 KPH PSWS 4 -TRAIN 171-220 KPH PSWS 5 -BULLET TRAIN MORE THAN 220 KPH

Question 39

WHAT IS A ORANGE RAINFALL ADVISORY

Answer 39

INTENSE RAINFALL 15-30 MM RAIN FLOODING IS THREATENING WE NEED TO BE ALERT

Question 40

WHAT IS A RED RAINFALL ADVISORY

Answer 40

TORRENTIAL RAIN RAINFALL MORE THAN 30 MM OF RAIN SERIOUS FLOODING IS EXPECTED WE NEED TO BE EVACUATED