Fury Forecast
(Members: Cagande, Peralta, Abella, Lawas, Cedeno)
Imagine waking up with the sound of roaring winds, the sky darkened by an approaching storm, and
then, in a matter of hours, all you know is submerged underwater. With over 20 typhoons hitting the
Philippines each year, leaving thousands displaced, the real question is: How do you prepare for
something that is unstoppable?" Well, typhoons are a force of nature we cannot stop as humans, but we
can be ready. We can save lives and lessen the immense damage by bringing communities together,
boosting early warning systems, and providing people with information. Our best defense against
nature's wrath is preparation, not panic. As the storm moves closer, emergency services are prepared to
react and are on high alert because they know that the disruption of life and the changes to the terrain
will have a widespread effect. Typhoons and other natural disasters are inevitable, and in this address,
we will acknowledge their uncontrollable power, stress the need for preparation to lessen their effects,
and explain how emergency services and communities may work together to limit damage.
A typhoon is one of nature's most powerful and awe-inspiring forces, but it can also be devastating.
Forming over the warm waters of the Pacific, these massive storms sweep across coastal regions with
fierce winds, relentless rain, and towering waves. As typhoons become more frequent and more
dangerous it has the potential to disrupt entire communities, uproot families, and damage homes in a
matter of hours.
The warm seas provide the fuel for typhoons to grow, while low-pressure systems and wind patterns
push them into devastating cyclones, but this isn’t just about science; it’s about the choices we make as
humans. The effects of typhoons aren’t just numbers on the news, they mean families losing their homes
to floods, entire towns washed away by storm surges, and communities cut off from power and
resources. The damage extends far beyond the initial destruction—people are displaced, livelihoods are
ruined, and rebuilding takes years, if not decades.
To mitigate the impacts of typhoon season, take the following precautions. Secure your home, stock an
emergency pack with basics, and keep informed about weather advisories. Evacuate if recommended
and avoid flood-prone regions. Remember that preparedness is the best defense against disaster. Protect
your family, be informed, and be safe!
Though the devastating impacts of typhoons, fueled by climate change, demands immediate action. As
we face this crisis, it is essential that communities, local governments, and authorities work together to
mitigate the effects of climate change. Through Sustainable Development Goal 13—Climate Action—we
are called to take actions just like raising awareness, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and supporting
sustainable practices so that the impacts won’t get worse. We must come together to combat climate
change, protect our planet, and secure a sustainable future for all. Let us not be the generation that
watched and waited, but the one that acted and succeeded. Remember, the change we seek begins with
the choices we make today. Act today, for tomorrow may be too late.
