AJOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CATANAUAN , QUEZON
COT – SB –DEMO TEACHING IN SCIENCE 5
FEBRUARY 2019
 OBJECTIVES:
1.Explain the meaning of the Philippine Public Storm
Warning Signal
2.Describe vividly the condition of the environment
before, during, and after a tropical cyclone.
3.Identify the different Public Storm Warning Signal
(PSWS)
4.Practice precautionary measures before, during,
and after a typhoon.
 TOPIC:
Public Storm
Warning Signals
 III- LEARNING TASK:
A.ENGAGEMENT :
1.Do routine activities.
2.Recall the important concepts learned
from the previous lesson / activities.
3.Preparation for the activities.
Show to the class a videoclip of the
condition of environment changes before ,
during , and after a tropical cyclone, and
videoclip of storm signal 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
 EXPLORATION;
1.Prepare the materials for the various learning activities.
2.Equally divide the class into 3 groups.
3.Then ask each group to think and observe what they are
commonly see when there is a typhoon.
4.Let each group complete weather chart that shows a
description of the environment , before, during, and after a
tropical cyclone ; Sharing of outputs.
5.Using a weather chart completed by the pupils , ask how
important it is to know the condition of the environment
before , during , and after a tropical cyclone.
6.Elaborate on the precautionary measures that people should
take in PSWS issued by PAGASA.
 EXPLANATION:
1.Allot at least 3 minutes for each group to organize their
answers and observations to different questions.
2.Why does the Department of Health advise to the public
to boil their drinking water after a flood.
3.Is it safe for the people to go out of their shelters once
the eye of the storm passes their places? Why or Why
not?
4.How does the PSWS help people to be more prepared in
times of tropical cyclone?
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS
The word weather is used to described the state of the
atmosphere at a particular place for a period of time.
Cyclone is the general term for a typhoon.. The cyclone is a
typhoon Which is the strongest of all weather disturbances.
It is occurs with a large , whirling mass of strong winds with
heavy rains. Tropical cyclones or typhoon affecting the
Philippine usually come from the Pacific Ocean between the
Marianas Island and the Caroline Island and move generally
to a west – northwest direction.
 A. EXTENSION / ELABORATION
1.The condition of the environment changes before,
during ,and after tropical cyclone.
2. Different PSWS serves as warning of the possible
threats that tropical cyclone may bring.
3. Before tropical typhoon occurs high clouds are
observed in the sky. The air is dry and cold since most of
the warm air rises already. The relative humidity is high.
The wind gently blows and scattered rain showers may
occur.
 During a tropical cyclone the sky is
dark and cloudy. Heavy rainful
accompanied by strong wind occurs,
Big waves are aldo observed near the
cost . Flash floods may occur due to
heavy rainful . Landslide may be
triggered by flash floods and heavy
rains.
 Public Storm Warning Signal ( PSWS) is the strength and speed
of the wind that accompanies the typhoon is the basis of PSWS.
After a tropical cyclone the sun becomes visible and the sky
becomes clearer . There might be scattered rain showers . Some
areas may still be flooded and recovering from the typhoon.
Rescue and relief operation are also on – going . There might be an
outbreak of water- borne disease influenza and Dengue.
PSWS are storm warnings for us to take precautionary
measures. They help us determine whether a typhoon is
threatening our area or not. It is also a way of informing us about
the route being taken by the typhoon.
B. KINDS OF PUBLIC
WARNING STORM
SIGNALS;
PSWS NO. 1
 PSWS No. 1
Meteorological Condition
• A tropical cyclone will affect the
locality.
• Winds moving at a speed of 30-60 kph
may be expected in at least 36 hours
or intermittent rains may be expected
within 36 hours. (When a tropical
cyclone develops very close to the
locality, a shorter lead time of the
occurrence of the winds will be
specified in the warning bulletin.)
 PSWS No. 1
Impact on the Winds
• Twigs and branches of small trees may be
broken.
• Some banana plants may be tilted.
• Some houses of very light materials (nipa
and cogon) may be partially unroofed.
• Unless this warning signal is upgraded during
the entire existence of the tropical cyclone,
only very light or no damage at all may be
sustained by the exposed communities.
• Rice crop may suffer significant damage
when it is in flowering stage.
 PSWS No. 1
Precautionary Measures
• When the tropical cyclone is strong or intensifying and is
moving closer, this signal may be upgraded to a higher
level.
• The waves on coastal waters may gradually develop and
become bigger and higher.
• The people are advised to listen to the latest severe
weather bulletin issued by PAGASA every six hours. In the
meantime, business may be carried out as usual except
when flood occurs.
• Disaster preparedness is activated to alert status.
PSWS NO. 2
 PSWS No. 2
Meteorological Condition
• A tropical cyclone will affect the locality.
• Winds moving at a speed of 61-120 kph
may be expected in at least 24 hours.
 PSWS No. 2
Impact of the Winds
• Some coconut trees may be tilted with few
others broken.
• Few big trees may be uprooted.
• Many banana plants may be drowned.
• Rive and corn may be adversely affected.
• Large number of nipa and cogon houses may
be partially or totally unrooted.
• Some old galvanized iron roofs may be peeled
off.
• In general, the winds may bring light to
moderate damage to the exposed communities.
 PSWS No. 2
Precautionary Measures
• The sea and coastal waters are dangerous to small
sea crafts.
• Special attention should be given to the latest
position, the direction and speed of movement,
and the intensity of the storm as it may intensify and
move towards the locality.
• The general public, especially people travelling by
sea and air, are cautioned to avoid unnecessary
risks.
• Outdoor activities of children should be postponed.
• Secure properties before the signal is upgraded.
• Disaster preparedness agencies/organizations are
in action to alert their communities.
PSWS NO. 3
 PSWS No. 3
Meteorological Condition
• A tropical cyclone will affect the locality.
• Winds moving at a speed of 121-170 kph
may be expected in at least 18 hours.
 PSWS No. 3
Impact of the Winds
• Many coconut trees may be broken or
destroyed.
• Almost all banana plants may be downed and
a large number of trees may be uprooted.
• Majority of all nipa and cogon houses may be
unroofed or destroyed and there may be
considerable damage to structures of light and
medium construction.
• There may be widespread disruption of
electrical power and communication services.
• In general, moderate to heavy damage may
be experienced particularly in the agricultural
and industrial sectors.
 PSWS No. 3
Precautionary Measures
• The disturbance is dangerous to the communities
threatened/affected.
• The sea and coastal waters will be very dangerous
to all sea crafts.
• Travel is risky especially by sea and air.
• People are advised to seek shelter in strong
buildings, evacuate low-lying areas, and to stay
away from the coasts and riverbanks.
Precautionary Measures
• Watch out for the passage of the “eye” of the typhoon
that hits the community; do not venture away from the
safe shelter because after one to two hours, the worst
weather will resume with very strong winds from the
south.
• Classes in all levels should be suspended and children
should stay in the safety of strong structures.
• Disaster preparedness and response
agencies/organizations are action with appropriate
response to actual emergency.
PSWS NO. 4
 PSWS No. 4
Meteorological Condition
• A very intense typhoon will affect the locality.
• Winds moving at a speed of 171-220 kph may be
expected in at least 12 hours.
 PSWS No. 4
Impact of the Winds
• Coconut plantations may suffer extensive damage.
• Many large trees may be uprooted
• Rice and corn plantation may suffer severe damages
• Most residential and institutional buildings of mixed construction materials may be
severely damaged
• Electrical power distribution and communication services may be severely disrupted.
• Overall, damage to affected communities can be very heavy.
 PSWS No. 4
Precautionary Measures
• The situation is potentially very destructive to the community.
• All travels and outdoor activities should be cancelled.
• Evacuation to safer shelters should have been completed since it may be too late
under this situation.
• With PSWS No. 4, the locality is very likely to be hit by the eye of the typhoon. As the
eye of the typhoon approaches, the weather will continuously worsen with the
winds increasing to its strongest coming generally from the north. Then a sudden
improvement of the weather with light winds (a lull) will be experienced. This means
that the eye of the typhoon is over the locality. This improved weather may last one
to two hours depending on the diameter of the eye and the speed of the
movement. As the eye moves out of the locality, the worst weather experienced
before the lull will suddenly commence. This time, the very strong winds will come
generally from the south.
• The disaster coordinating councils concerned and other disaster response
organizations are fully responding to emergencies and in full readiness to
immediately respond to possible calamity.
PSWS NO. 5
 PSWS No. 5
Meteorological Condition
• A super typhoon will affect the locality.
• Winds moving at a speed of 220 kph or above may be
expected in at least 12 hours.
 PSWS No. 5
Impact of the Winds
• Widespread damage to high-risk
structures.
• Complete roof failure on many
residences and industrial buildings.
Severe and extensive window and
door damage.
• Electrical power distribution and
communication services severely
disrupted.
• Most plants and tall trees are
broken, uprooted or defoliated.
 PSWS No. 5
Precautionary Measures
• All travels and outdoor
activities should be
cancelled.
• Evacuation to safer shelters
should have been
completed.
• The disaster coordinating
councils concerned and
other disaster response
organizations are fully
responding to emergencies
and in full readiness.
A.EVALUATION:
Write 1 if the statement refers to public
storm signal no. 1 ; write 2 if it describes
public storm signal no.2 ; no. 3 ; no. 4, ; as
the case may be.
______1. Classes are suspended for preschool levels.
______2 .Classes are suspended for preschool , elementary ,
and secondary levels.
______ 3. Winds of greater tha 60 kph and up to 100 kph may
be expected in at least 24 hours.
_______4. The disturbance is dangerous to the locality, winds
of greater than 100 kph and up to 185
kph may be expected in at least 18 hours.
____ 5 .The disturbance is very intense and very
dangerous to the locality.
____ 6. Classes in all levels including college , are
automatically suspended.
 _________7. Government and private offices
are suspended.
_________ 8. Winds of 30- 60 kph and
intermittent rains may be expected in at least
36 hours.
__________9. Children are advised to stay
home.
__________10. Everybody is advised to stay at
home
IV—ASSIGNMENT:
A . Identify the PSWS that best relates to each situation below. Write your
answers on the space
provided before each number.
______1. Nipa and cogon huts may be unrooted.
______2. Electrical power and communication may be severely interrupted.
______3.The wind speed is greater than 100 kph but not more than 185
kph.
______4. The damage is evident mostly on lightweight structures and crops.
______5.Classes in preschool , elementary, and high school are suspended.