Web timer for 92 seconds
While the squall closes in, you can use 92 seconds to secure the shutters without taking your attention off the latches. Work across one window at a time, pressing each panel firmly into place and checking that its catch holds before moving on. In the Philippines, a sudden burst of wind and rain can arrive quickly, so this brief interval suits a final check when the shutters are already within reach.
As you keep both hands on the shutter, your phone may dim or lock before the countdown finishes. Leave it somewhere sheltered from rain where the alarm will still be audible, rather than pausing to wake the screen with wet hands. The dark display does not stop the count; keep fastening the panels and let the sound mark the end.
To avoid watching the numbers, give the interval a physical sequence: close the panel, seat the latch, test it once, then scan the frame for anything loose. If you finish early, use the remaining moments to move lightweight items away from the window. If the alarm sounds first, finish the latch you are holding instead of abandoning it halfway.
Frequently asked questions
What could make securing the shutters take longer than this interval?
Swollen wooden frames, stiff catches, or wind pushing directly against the panels can slow you down. Secure the most exposed window first and continue safely after the alarm if a latch still needs attention.
What if all the shutters are secured before the countdown ends?
Use the remaining time to check that no curtain, cord, or loose object is trapped near a panel. Stay indoors if the squall has already reached your area.
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