Even though we haven't had a typhoon in years, as you know, it is always best to be prepared. Especially when you live on an island that is always on typhoon alert in "typhoon alley".

Comprehensive Typhoon Preparation Information and Checklist

Unofficial Typhoon Tips from Oakleaf Members

Items to consider for your typhoon locker should include:

 

DON’T FORGET: HAVE LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER ON HAND!!!

Food Items:

 

Canned Milk
Canned or dry soup
Canned luncheon meat           
Cheese spreads           
Peanut butter                                                 
Crackers/cookies               
Canned fruits and vegetables   
Instant coffee/tea
Powdered or canned juices and drinks   
Paper Plates
Disposable Utensils
Paper or plastic cups           

Miscellaneous Items:

First Aid Kit
Corded Telephone       
Gas Burner “Stove” or Camp Stove
Cooking Gas
Flashlight                                  
Batteries                                                        
Lantern
Kerosene
Matches
Masking/Duct tape                                        
Hand soap               
Battery operated radio       
Portable Ice chest
Bottle and Can openers       
Charcoal                                                        
Dishwashing detergent           
Charcoal lighter   
Paper towels               
Mosquito coils/Bug Spray       
Chlorine bleach           
Plastic bags   
Battery operated alarm clock        
Toilet Paper       
Halon Fire Extinguishers


Special needs for infants:

Food (Powdered vegetables/fruits), powdered formula, disposable diapers, baby wipes, pacifiers/nipples in budgies, bottle bags, paper cups for foods.

Special needs for pets:    Food, drinking water, kitty litter.