The last 36 hours will be remembered.

Yes, the Philippines IS the country most hit by Typhoons.

But this one will leave scars.

Still, your preparations and a bit of luck kept you safe. Or at least alive.

The storm has passed, and it’s time to go outside.

As you step out, you start to realize the extent of the damage.

Trees have fallen,
Power lines hang low,
Roofs lie scattered across the streets.

It is not your first typhoon, and... you are aware that the aftermath can be as deadly as the event.

1. What do you stay most cautious about?

Aware of the risks, you start walking to reach the first relief supplies that have arrived a few kilometers from your home.

2. Which route do you take?

After about 15 minutes of walking, a new problem arises.

The road is blocked by a landslide.

You’re now on the side of a hill and moving forward is no longer possible.

3. What do you do?

"Slow and steady wins the race."

Slowly but surely, you reach the temporary aid center after a few kilometers on foot.

There, you learn that some of the people you crossed paths with did not have the chance, or the prudence, to reach their destination…

You collect what you came for and… now, it’s time to head back.

🔍 Your Choices

Let’s review each decision.

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1. What do you stay most cautious about?

If the typhoon has passed, the odds (or misfortune I’d say) of it turning back are nearly nonexistent.

Of course, fallen power lines are an immediate danger.

But they’re visible, and therefore easier to avoid.

Water, on the other hand…

It can be visible on the road but hides all kinds of hazards (holes, electricity, sharp debris…)

But it can also be invisible, hidden within the ground itself.

The soil might give way under your weight, or even slide toward you if you’re below it.

2. Which route do you take?

Just because everyone’s doing something doesn’t mean it’s a good idea.

In critical situations like this, the main road will ALWAYS be the safest option.

It’s built for it. Wider, stronger, and therefore technically less risky.

However what you should never do is go alone.

If something happens to you, no one will know, and no one will be able to help.

3. What do you do?

If the ground is already slipping here, going further downhill is never a good idea.

The real hesitation is between waiting or finding a way around preferably higher up if another path exists.

At first glance, waiting for the road to be cleared doesn’t sound like a bad idea.

Except that:

1. It could take several days.
2. Staying in the impact zone is unsafe, as the ground remains unstable.

That’s why it’s always better to take a detour and, whenever possible, one that stays above the landslide area.

⚖️ The Verdict

Add up your points and see where you stand.

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3–4 points → You arrived fast (or maybe not at all.)

👉 Your decisions exposed you to the worst risks. Rushing in a dangerous environment can cost everything.

5–6 points → You played with luck.

👉 Your choices weren’t the best, but with some luck you might have made it. Counting on it never lasts.

7–9 points → You put the odds on your side.

👉 You applied the right reflexes. Nothing is guaranteed with Nature, but you maximized your chances of reaching the aid center in one piece.

📜 Next Week’s Historic Date

13 years ago…

On November 25, 2012, Typhoon Bopha (Super Typhoon Pablo) unleashed its first gusts.