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K:I’ve heard that Taiwan is quite often hit by typhoons. How do you feel about that?
L:That’s right. They are quite common between the months of May and November.
K:Terrible. I would not want to live in a place like that.
L:Oh well. You’ll get used to it. With a Ht of common sense and taking the right measures, typhoons need not l2e a Hg problem.
K:So what should you do when you know a typhoon is coming up?
L:You should always keep some plastic sheets ready to cover furniture. Important papers are best kept in plastic boxes or bags that don’t let any water through. Buy some extra food in metal or in glass containers, and keep a torch, batteries, a first-aid kit, a radio and such things ready.
K:What else do you do when you know there will be another typhoon?
L:If a typhoon is expected to hit within 24 to 48 hours, you should make some extra ice to keep food cooled when the electricity falls away. Fill the bath with water for cooking, and make sure there is enough drinking water; move furniture away from windows; put loose objects, such as furniture and plants in pots, baskets or boxes from the balcony and the yard into the shed. You must close the curtains and take shelter where you cannot be hit by glass that is flying around, for example the hall or a room without windows.
K:Have you ever experienced a big one?
L:Oh, yes. It was a very frightening experience.
K:What happened?
L:When the storm hit, we heard all the windows breaking and furniture being pushed around. The roof made a cracking noise. We thought it would be blown away. Then the storm seemed to die down. But it was the eye of the storm. A few minutes later it came back with full force. I was afraid the whole house would be swept away.
K:Have you thought of moving to another part of the country, where there are fewer natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons?
L:My husband and I have thought about that. But we really like Taiwan, and we prefer to stay here.
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