Typhoon 08W Kompasu

Typhoon Kompasu is headed our way and scheduled to make landfall on Thursday. Please track this storm.  I have found that Weather Underground always has up to date information.  Remember to always be prepared for possible power outages, and flooding.

For up to date information on this Typhoon go to the Stars and Stripes tracking web site.  This is from their #9 issue of updates. "10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31: All parameters remain the same, except Kadena Air Base 18th Wing Weather Flight forecasts now call for sustained 86-mph winds and gusts up to 120 mph between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. Onset of damaging 58-mph winds projected for 1 p.m., lasting until 4 a.m. Wednesday. Next update after noon. Still time -- though not much -- to grab that stray basketball on the balcony and bring it inside before the winds really begin to howl."   Please read all of their updates so you know which area they are talking about.

Another great link to keep handy is the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Remember to refresh your browser once you get there to get the latest information.

This is a link to a great article on Typhoon readiness.  It is always a good idea to keep these items on hand during typhoon season. "A seven-day emergency supplies closet is recommended by officials. Stocking these items will protect families during a typhoon, when power is frequently off and water supplies contaminated:


Canned meats, fruits and vegetables
High-energy foods such as nuts, raisins and granola
Infant/baby food and supplies
Pet food
Non-perishable food
Over-the-counter medications
Garbage bags
Water (at least one gallon per person daily)
Manual can opener
Batteries
Matches in waterproof container
Candles and charcoal
Toilet paper and towelettes
Soap, detergent, disinfectant / bleach
Personal hygiene items
Paper cups and plates, plastic utensils
First aid kit
Hand sanitizer
Plastic storage containers
Flashlights
Battery-operated radio, extra clothing, blankets, prescriptions, money (coins and paper money), eyeglasses and important documents should also be stored with the emergency supplies."

Keep in mind it is always worse on the coast, in low areas and if you are in a single story dwelling. Here in South Korea most of us are in high rises so flooding won't affect us. Also none of our water is pottable so keep doing what you normally do with water either buy it or use your filters.  Stay safe and keep up with the latest news reports.