\u2022 Put together a\u00a0basic disaster supplies kit
\n\u2022 Be sure you and your family have a communication plan
\n\u2022 Know your surroundings; learn the elevation level of your property and whether the land is flood-prone, which will help you know how your property will be affected when storm surge or tidal flooding are forecasted
\n\u2022 Find out where the nearest typhoon shelters are located in case you need to evacuate your home. The CNMI Public School System, whose facilities are used for shelters during the storm, usually posts announcements about shelter openings on its social media (i.e. Facebook) page\u00a0<\/p>\n
Make plans to secure your property:<\/strong> DURING A TYPHOON<\/strong> AFTER THE TYPHOON <\/strong> Source: Northern Marianas College<\/em><\/p>\n CHC GUIDELINES<\/strong> CHCC would also like to provide the community with the following typhoon preparation guidelines. Having a plan will make you feel more in control of the situation. \u2022 Put together a\u00a0basic disaster supplies kit \u2022 Be sure you and your family have…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":308938,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[666,262],"class_list":["post-310365","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local-news","tag-chcc","tag-northern-marianas-college"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/310365","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/28"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=310365"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/310365\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/308938"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=310365"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=310365"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=310365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022 Assist your family cover all of your home\u2019s windows\u00a0
\n\u2022 Be sure trees and shrubs around your home are well trimmed so they are more wind resistant
\n\u2022 Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts
\n\u2022 Plan to bring in all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans and anything else that is not tied down<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Listen to the radio or TV for information, and keep your weather radio handy
\n\u2022 Secure your home, close storm shutters and secure outdoor objects or bring them indoors
\n\u2022 Turn off utilities if instructed to do so. Otherwise, turn the refrigerator thermostat to its coldest setting and keep its doors closed
\n\u2022 Turn off propane tanks
\n\u2022 Avoid using the phone, except for serious emergencies.
\n\u2022 Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purpose such as cleaning and flushing toilets: fill the bathtub and other larger containers with water
\n\u2022 Find out how to keep food safe during and after and emergency<\/p>\n
\nWait for the \u201cALL CLEAR\u201d message on the local media.
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\nAFTER THE \u2018ALL CLEAR\u2019…<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Look out for and do not touch dangling or downed power lines.
\n\u2022 Report them and broken water or sewage lines, and downed telephone lines to CUC.
\n\u2022 Do not consume any food and water which might have spoiled or contaminated
\n\u2022 Use stored or sterilized water.<\/p>\n
\nFor pregnant females who are planning to shelter at the Commonwealth Health Care Corp., eat a full meal before arriving at the hospital. Bring the following items, if possible, for your convenience and comfort:
\n\u2022 Identification and insurance cards
\n\u2022 Medication
\n\u2022 Drinking water
\n\u2022 Snacks that do not require refrigeration or heating
\n\u2022 Personal toiletries (toothbrush, soap, lotion)
\n\u2022 A change of clothing, including undergarments
\n\u2022 A set of newborn clothing
\n\u2022 Phone and phone charger
\n\u2022 Books, tablets, games, and other entertainment to pass the time
\n\u2022 Personal pillows and blankets for additional comfort<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Ensure that you have enough of any medications to last for at least three days. Store medication in a waterproof container, if possible. This is especially important for people with diabetes, hypertension, or uncontrolled asthma.
\n\u2022 \u2022 Take care of your mental and emotional health; prepare your heart and mind just as you would prepare your home before the storm.
\nGather your family and give physical comfort to each other, especially children.
\n\u2022 Understand that it is common to feel strong emotions right now; remind yourself that this won\u2019t last forever and help your loved ones to remain calm.<\/p>\n
\nSource: CHCC<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"