text: prevention measure to follow before typhoon?   make sure you have plenty of canned items (at least two weeks worth).  stock up on bottled water.  right when the typhoon starts fill up the bathtubs in you house so you have water to bathe in.  make sure you have all medications refilled at least a thirty day supply and make sure you have a first aid kit.  get wind reistant tape and have cardboard ready for patching windows.  have baby wipes on hand for cleaning, and have at least two hundred dollars ready in case atm are out.  ensure you car is filled with gas.  if you have pets make sure you have food and water for them.  baby formula for toddlers and diapers.  keep flashlights with extra batteries and candles with water proof matches.  if you can have an indoor cooker ready in case you have to fix any frozen food in your freezer because of a loos of power.  also have entertainment, board games, hand held video games, and books.  keep a battery powered clock and radio available in order to keep up with local news.  make sure you have plenty of time on cell phones.  stock up towels and wash all clothes possible.  good luck!