KJ200607: Summer in Sanuki (3/3)
Onslaught of typhoons : From summer till
the beginning of autumn, low-pressure systems develop in the southern waters
and attack
Although Kagawa is
protected by Sanuki mountain ranges, houses and roads have been flooded due o
heavy rain and tidal waves in recent typhoons. Keep an eye on weather reports
and take the following precautions.
- Typhoon Precautions -
1. In case there is a blackout, have a
flashlight/torch handy.
2. Ensure that you have working batteries
in your radio.
3. Pack an emergency kit in case you are
asked to evacuate, and ensure that you have enough drinking water in case water
supply is stopped.
4. Look around your house, and secure
outdoor items that might be blown away.
5. Close shutters or storm doors, and seal
the gaps with tape.
6. Where there is danger of flooding, put
items that must not get wet in as high a place as possible.
7. Completely turn off all gas lines.
※ Make sure you do 4 and
5 before the typhoon intensifies.