South Korea's safety ministry has provided details of how to get prepared ahead of and during Typhoon Soulik.<br /> Yoon Jung-min reports. <br /> Forecasters say the storm will be as strong as Typhoon Kompasu, which caused 5 deaths in 2010.<br />Soulik is expected to put many lives and property in peril as it passes over the country, so<br /> the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and the Korea Meteorological Administration are each running a disaster safety website and a national typhoon center.<br />They're providing guidelines on how to prepare.<br /> In case of torrential rain, the websites advise families to decide ahead of time on a place to meet if they lose each other.<br />Also, it recommends that residents stock up on things like medication, drinking water and emergency food supplies.<br />Motorists should fill up with gas, and people should make sure outdoor drainage is clear of debris so that it doesn't flood. <br /><br /> When the storm makes landfall, residents are advised to lock the doors and windows for safety. They should refrain from using electric appliances and shut off the power.<br />Drivers should slow down and avoid driving across flooded roads. <br /> The ministry warns everyone to avoid places outdoors where there could be flash flooding, landslides... or beaches where the waves could surge far onto the shore.<br />Yoon Jung-min, Arirang News. <br />
