Kids

How to Keep Your Kids Safe During Typhoon And Rainy Season

by Alexa Villano
July 24, 2025

Kids are often caught off-guard because of the rain. Here’s how you can prepare for the wet season

The rainy season has arrived, and it means there will be days kids will be stuck at home. While there are activities they can do indoors, they must be prepared for any emergencies brought by the rains and typhoons.

Here are five tips helpful for you and your kids this rainy season.

Introduce them to the importance of reading and listening to the weather forecast

Listening and reading about the weather forecast is crucial. You can highlight the cycle of rain from the knowledge they get in school. Teaching them the importance of weather forecasts and the basics of how to prepare when they step out of the home is already a good start to their safety.

Prepare the basic rainy gear to use

When your kid goes out, make sure they have the proper rain gear. This includes a small umbrella, jacket, or raincoat, and rain boots.

Although it’s nice to have your kids wear the latest trends, it’s also important to be practical with the gear they have. It’s about functionality during the season.

Always have a whistle they can use for emergencies

One of the things kids have been asked to carry in schools is a whistle. The whistle can be used in emergencies. Using it calls the attention of adults who can immediately attend to them in case of any incident.

Prepare a flashlight and emergency kit

An essential kit is important to have during the rainy season. You can check out the six essentials needed during a typhoon in this article.

Aside from the essentials, make sure to have a flashlight in tow for you and your kid in case of a power outage.

Keep them safe from electrical devices

If the water enters your house, unplug all devices immediately and keep your kids away from sockets. This can harm them and cause a tragedy.

To ensure their safety, you can put electric outlet protectors and plugs so that the sockets won’t get wet.

Remember to follow your LGU and barangay’s reminders

More than keeping your kids safe during the rain with these tips, it’s important to listen to the reminders of your local government unit and barangay to be prepared in times of disaster management. After all, everyone’s lives matter.