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While some partd of the Central Luzon is still flooded and the eroded mountains of the Cordilleras have not been completely cleared out, here comes another typhoon which warned the public to be stronger than the twin storms which hit the Philippines earlier this month; the storm Ondoy with the international name of Ketsana ( the same storm that devastated Vietnam) and Pepeng (Parma). Lupit, with a local name of Ramil is expected to hit some parts of Luzon Thursday morning is already making the public go a little panicky. With this, people from landslide prone area had already been evacuated as a part of the government’s safety precaution. Calamities as the storm is something natural and we can’t stop it from coming but the best thing that we can do is always be prepared and do some preventive measures to avoid further damages. Here are some simple life-saving tips during the storm: when the local government has warned you to evacuate, please do especially the near coastal or landslide prone areas. Human life is more important that our valuables so save yourself and your family first before your properties. Two big plastic canisterscan be your life-saving kit. Pack few clothes in it, flash lights, spare battery, medicine, water and some food and you’re ready to vacuate your place. Don’t forget a battery operated transistor radio too to keep you updated of the movement of the storm and some other relevant news. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. These maybe simple acts but very useful when storm comes

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