MANILA, Philippines - It’s always best to be prepared to be able to manage the danger and the inconvenience brought by heavy rains, storms and floods. Ace Hardware, the Helpful Place, shares some tips on how to be typhoon-ready and safe.
• Prepare a survival kit for you and your family’s safety. You can include hard hats to shield you from falling objects, working gloves that will keep your hands safe, and dust masks to filter the air. Rubber boots and rain suits will also keep you safe and dry.
• Ropes and multi-function tools will keep you safe during an emergency.
• Light your way with portable flashlights and lamps. Constantly keep these charged in case of emergencies.
• Don’t let power failure let you down. Keep informed of the conditions outside with lanterns that double up as radios, mini gas stoves for cooking, water containers to help you stock up on clean, safe water.
• Keep all your safety supplies organized in a stackable plastic container for easy access.
Ace Hardware stores are located at all SM Supermalls nationwide, as well as Megacenter, the Mall in Cabanatuan, SM Hypermarket in Makati, and Savemore in Kauswagan Cagayan de Oro. You can also find these items at ACE Builders stores at SM City North EDSA, SM City Fairview, and SM City Pampanga. Visit our website at www.acehardware.ph.