The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) advised the public to strictly observe safety protocols in the event the Philippine Atmospheric and Geophysical, Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issues any impending weather or typhoon advisory.
Before the weather disturbance strikes, the DILG asked residents in the affected areas to listen to any succeeding or advanced weather advisories that can help them prepare for any eventuality.
Under these situations, residents should check and repair parts of their houses that need to be fixed, prepare emergency bag (e-bag or go-balde) which contains some essentials like medicines, first aid kits and the likes, and if necessary relocate pets and other animals to safer grounds beforehand.
When the typhoon arrives, the DILG noted that the public should remain calm, stay inside their residence or evacuation centers, and continue listening to latest news weather updates.
At the height of the typhoon, the DILG stated that residents should turn off the electric main switch and water valve inside their homes.
In the event of a temporary power interruption, the public may use flashlights, warning them to be extra careful when using candles and oil lamps for lighting purposes to avoid fire occurrences.
In the midst of the typhoon, the DILG said that people inside their homes should stay away from glass windows as these might break and cause injuries.
After the typhoon, residents in the evacuation centers should wait for authorities to inform them if it is safe to return to their respective residences, avoid getting near fallen trees, dismantled electric cable wires and damaged structures.
The DILG also appealed to the people not to go to public places so as not to disrupt any emergency services and operations being conducted by volunteer groups or government authorities.
When checking the stability and safety of the houses, the DILG warned the public to be extra careful in assessing the damage and conducting repair works to prevent any unforeseen accidents.
Before turning on the main switch in their homes, residents should make sure that there are no wet electric appliances and outlets that are still submerged in water.
To prevent the spread of dengue or any other communicable diseases, the DILG asked the public to discard water inside tin cans, pots, old tires and any containers found in their residences.
In the event that the barangay officials fail to discharge their mandated tasks appropriately, the DILG stated that a 60-day preventive suspension may be imposed upon erring officials based on Section 63(b) of the Local Government Code of 1991, or suspension of six months according to Section 66(b) of the Local Government Code if the municipal or city council, after due process, finds that there is "negligence of duty or gross negligence, or dereliction of duty" on their part.
On the part of the elected erring Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) or youth council, the DILG explained that they "may be suspended for not more than six months or removed from office by majority vote of all members of the town or city council in accordance wit Section 18 of the law of SK Law."
"The decision of the relevant reference should be final and execution," the DILG National Barangay Operations Office (NBOO) asserted.