Super Typhoon Hagibis hits Japan: The Biggest Storm of the Century

In a few hours, the winds of typhoon Hagibis are going to hit Tokyo in full force. Right now, as we upload this, the winds are already loud. We’re not sure how serious it’s going to be, but everyone we know is freaked out. Grocery stores have been cleaned out. Every shop is closed. Public transportation and airplanes are all stopped. We’re going to show you a bit of what the atmosphere here in Tokyo is like, we’ll show you a bit about how we’re prepping for the storm, and give you a couple of useful apps.
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[@eatyourkimchi]

UPDATE: ok, I think the worst of it is over. The wind has totally died down here. We get random bursts of wind but rarely now. It’s still raining but not heavily. And our friends in the city are saying the same. Though a few of our friends got flooded, no one is hurt. We’ll see what it’s like tomorrow!

[@veritush]

glad to hear! stay safe ❤

[@akiramiyashi]

it's kinda amazing that you guys could still get internet during the typhoon. In my country, it would be gone. Stay warm guys!

[@anamoreira6882]

I'm glad that the storm is dying out. Will you continue to update here until tomorrow or in the community tab?

[@nina9346]

I'm so glad you guys are ok!!

[@amandareynolds8413]

Stay safe! 🙏🏻🇨🇦

[@eatyourkimchi]

Alright. Next update: winds getting a lot louder and our windows are shaking a bit. We’ve sprung a leak and got a bucket out. Meemers is sleeping and DGAF. We’re still safe!

[@anamoreira6882]

Omg, I hope you guys are protected. Please keep us updated. Hugs from Portugal😥

[@coleendwyer]

Be safe! It is better to be overprepared.

[@horrorkuma2943]

You guys are prepared! Trust me after watching the video it seems like you guys are fully ready for the storm. I grew up in Florida and we dealt with hurricanes every year. Hope everything moves fast and you guys don’t lose power! 🤞🏼

[@aliaksndrlive]

Stay safe both of you...

[@Readera]

Watching now. So glad to hear you are still safe and hanging in there. 💖💖💖💖

[@eatyourkimchi]

Update: it feels like the storm isn’t shaking our house as much, but we just got an emergency alert on our phones.

[@allelick]

Stay safe guys! I hope you don 't have to but if there is a call to evacuate please do!

[@cien1975]

Good luck to you guys. Stay safe

[@dplnebs8930]

Stay safe po!

[@ReticulatingSplines_]

They're saying there was an earthquake too. Did you feel that?

[@richvocal7367]

What does it say?

[@rociohernandez1880]

“Girl I don’t know, we’re just vloggers, we ain’t CNN!” lmaooo

[@aSyMbolden]

🤣🤣🤣 I was literally screaming at the screen at MARTINA!!! LMAOO

[@williampittman2432]

Ironically I have barely found anything about Typhoon Hagibis in America and this is one of the most informative videos I could find.

[@MA-gn5nl]

William Pittman I was thinking the same thing! 😂

[@rimun5235]

@@williampittman2432 I’ve noticed, America never reports on typhoons. There was a recent one that hit Japan and no one in America knew. It was nowhere in the News. However, they report on Hurricane (same thing as a typhoon, only difference is where they occur, not even kidding here).

[@boodledemic6430]

CNN ain’t informative anyways

[@jek504]

Just a tip from someone living in a hurricane zone: it's recommended you store at least one gallon of water per person per day for three days, for drinking and sanitation.

[@gisellakarina4390]

@PATRIOT HAM Make this statement into an independent comment. Replying this under a comment about water storage doesn't make sense

[@almadeckard8360]

I thought it was 3 gallons of water per day per person for drinking, sewage, food prep, bathing, etc...

[@dalekim9863]

@PATRIOT HAM lol wtf. Not the right place or time for this comment, you're doing more harm than good for the Korean people

[@cw3387]

Don’t forget pets, need to have water set aside for them.

[@pumacheyenne]

PATRIOT HAM wrong platform

[@eatyourkimchi]

So, we're ok right now. The wind is really picking up here and the rain is relentless. We've been nervous all day and, hey, nothing like taking that nervous energy and focusing that towards making a video. Meemers is totally unfazed by this all. He's licking his foot as we speak. We'll keep posting updates here and on Instagram and Twitter if you want to follow. But we've still got a lot of the typhoon to work through.

[@BecTries]

Stay safe! Hopefully the earthquakes will quit their s*** as well!

[@ayanna1177]

Simon and Martina stay safe guys! I’m down in Hiroshima prefecture and it’s just been super windy but nothing else. I hope it stays like this

[@marieklem6752]

I'm so glad you're ok!!! Tokyo is more in the middle of the storm than Chiba, but we are also being hit pretty hard ^^" also that earthquake... thank you for this video though!

[@atinystudio4398]

Sending prayers to Japan. Stay safe.

[@Andi-wf2gk]

Simon and Martina hi from Odawara! We passed the first half now and so far a lot of flooding. The wind died down and im guessing we are in the eye. Will be sleeping on the first floor tonight with our lil pup! Be safe there in kichijoji!

[@HaiRiley]

Typhoon: super dangerous and windy and stormy Simon: wears shorts and crocs.

[@skammie5]

Having experienced multiple typhoons myself, I can assure you Simon is in the perfect attire for the weather. Nobody wants their feet soaking in wet socks or their wet pants plastered against their legs. Shorts and crocs/flip flops are definitely the way to go, and you'll see the majority of people dressed like this. It makes for so much easier clean up when you get home.

[@itachiml6506]

@@skammie5 and if you have a cut or wound

[@itachiml6506]

What will u do?

[@nntflow7058]

Pretty sure it's like Fall now in Japan. Last fall when I was there. It's as hot as summer. Sweating all over even though it's raining.

[@skammie5]

@@itachiml6506 If you have a cut on your leg, I would suggest bringing bottled water to rinse it as it gets dirty. Continuous irrigation (and perhaps a chance for it to dry off when you are not out in the open) is better than having the equivalent of a wet dirty bandaid touching the wound all the time. But probably the best thing to do is to avoid going out in weather like this.

[@avisingh336]

Martina taught me more about atmosphere and weather than high school could

[@WateryStar]

I actually learned a lot about weather in Oceanography (I took that instead of chemisy).

[@Joy4everM0RE]

Watery Star it’s cool that you had that as an option at your school.

[@aSyMbolden]

I think this is the funniest comment here, lmao 😂

[@NovaLaMason]

Sounds like your school system sucks. :/

[@joannedavis6249]

Martina: " hi mom, I promise I'll be safe. " Goes outside and ride a bike.

[@da96103]

Martina has a Canadian hat to protect her.

[@peterlee5449]

Ya everybody knows the Canadian hat is typhoon proof. Don't worry.

[@-Kami-Kun-]

@@peterlee5449 lol

[@phamtq]

Imagine being the food left behind on the shelves in the combini. "Yeah, I wouldn't eat that even during an emergency."

[@only900more2go]

It's comparable to the last person on earth not wanting to shag you even though you're both lonely and need some.

[@octopu5ie]

@@only900more2go Both of your comments are hilarious + I was originally going to comment in the comment section on how I kinda wished we would get a zoom-in on what food or flavours got left behind in the 7-11... :D

[@eggsomsom2617]

@@octopu5ie i saw on Twitter that Vegan cup noodles and german cereal bread were completely avoided.

[@pumacheyenne]

@Egg Som Som Even Vegans know that in an emergency situation proteins are a must have.

[@zp1167]

@@only900more2go 🤣

[@tangofoxtrot40]

09:38 the announcement on speaker is making me anxious. It’s like one of those before-the-end-of-the-world scenes in the movies

[@aSyMbolden]

Around 16:15 , when the sirens are blaring OMINOUSLY in the back ground, tension condensing, remnants and remembrance of panic. I was SO stressed watching!!!

[@ShieldMaidenGaming]

Every month where I live (same day and time), they test the different emergency sirens including someone speaking. It's unnerving every time, though.

[@Burningdinosaurbones]

Glad to know "gotta get the bread and milk" is a global instinct and desire lol

[@Moonessence1]

I’ll never get it 😂 rather have better food than crusty milk and bread

[@munirahbakar4123]

Why would you want to buy milk if there's a possibility of a power outage? I understand buying bread because you don't need to cook or refrigerate it.

[@callmewaves1160]

@@munirahbakar4123 bread gets pretty moldy and stale pretty quick if you don't freeze it

[@TheRealityofFake]

And it's weird because those foods go bad pretty fast. They should be stocking up on canned foods instead.

[@NetiNeti-gm5bz]

I don't do bread and milk fortunately, empty calories will make you ill. I prefer soya milk, miso or herbal and nutrient dense food.. much healthier alternatives all the way. It's safer to be vegan, it helped me during one month water fast, your body needs to be high in nutrients in harsh times

[@CrazyAngel6680]

I live in Florida where we get storms like this and none of these preparations are an exaggeration or overdramatic. Stay safe!

[@rumblefish9]

Better to be over prepared than under prepared

[@Hin_zone]

germankiwigal they didn’t but ok… go off they are showing us how it’s to prepare for it but go off

[@bleu_ace1200]

@@ninninin656 They're not making it out to be a joke, they're presenting humor to keep themselves calm in their situation. It's a serious concern, yes, but if you go into full-panic mode, that doesn't help them or anyone else. They're not making offensive jokes nor are they downplaying the typhoon, and that's pretty presumptuous on your part to say that they are.

[@NatashaMerkes]

We are up in a Sendai; so we experienced everything two hours or so after you guys. Our house is near a river and in a dangerous flood zone. Around 5 we got a evacuation 4 notice and decided to head to my husband's Grandma's house who just so happens to live on the other side of town on top of a big hill. She's the only family we have here and it just so happens we moved to Sendai from Utsunomiya; Tochigi this last spring. So just to be safe because we have two dogs and a 1 1/2 year old we left. None of our other neighbors did but we found out later the street was flooded and the stop and go lights in our area were so far under water you couldn't drive out if you wanted to. Luckily our house and neighborhood in general didn't have any damage; just some driveway ramps in the street. Martina; don't worry I cried too. Part was probably stress but also just hoping Japan and friends around would be ok. Hugs glad you guys are ok and have g9od neighbors who called you.

[@eatyourkimchi]

Oh my goodness how scary! I’m so glad you’re okay 😓

[@thatonechick3602]

Simon and Martina outside in this like Missourians in a tornado.

[@JB-hq8ym]

I didn't asked to be seen like this ma'am!

[@armcarthur32]

I am a Missourian. Can confirm.

[@thatonechick3602]

E B im a Missourian its fine XD

[@NatashaMerkes]

It must be a midwest thing. We do the same thing in Wisconsin. 😅

[@ladyredl3210]

I'm considering moving from the West coast and I'm terrified of tornadoes. Everyone in Missouri is laughing I know

[@monval37]

simon and martina: not understanding why everyone is taking so many measures me: lives in hurricane center aka florida and prepares like this every 2 seconds

[@MusicGal1357]

Montserrat Kompatzki Mood, we got our electricity knocked out by Dorian bless we have a gas stove and water heater

[@tesaelin]

Same here. Jealous of their windows though. So much easier 😂

[@lindarosales87]

Same here. South florida. We go through this Every single summer

[@elizabethwelch4307]

@@lindarosales87 South Florida here too, this is old hat for us lol

[@speechless05]

I’ve live in California but have been to Hong Kong multiple times to visit family and it’ll be during typhoon season. We are the same way when we go.

[@vmrh11]

Let me just say that the japanese aren't over reacting as they empty all the shelves in stores, close up shops, fill up their bathtubs, etc. When hurricane Irma and Maria strick Puerto Rico we did the same things to prepare and trust me when I say it was all worth it. At least for the first few days to 2 weeks we had enough water to drink, flush our toilets, shower, etc because of preparation. Also, a good tip if the power goes out, fill up ziplock bags, bottles and containers with water and throw them in the freezer. If the power goes out you can put some in the fridge and leave the rest in the freezer and you'll have nicely stored food for atleast a week. If you fill a trash bag with water and put it infront of doors the pressure in the bags will prevent the water from outside to get in the house. Please be safe!

[@eatyourkimchi]

Also, NOTIFICATION SQUAD! Let us know if you're safe wherever you are. I know a few of you are in Shizuoka and it looks really grim there.

[@emilieloveskiwi]

It's passed Shizuoka! It's calm here now. I feel like I can relax for the first time in 12 hours since the level 3 alert woke me up this morning. Stay safe you two! The winds were no joke and I was so nervous I teared up a bit when I was in the middle of it.

[@puccamoo13]

In Chiba rn, kind of near the coast, but safe so far! Worried about my old host family further down the peninsula though, I've heard of about nine deaths already... I live in an apartment on the 4th floor so I might be fine for flooding, but am watching out for any evacuation announcements. Stay alert everyone! Protect Meemers with your life! 😅😩🙏😸

[@sky2bloo]

Im in Tokyo too, but I’m safe right now! It is still going to pick up from now, but things are going well as of now! But the line news message notifications FREAK me out!

[@brf2209]

It is also calm now in Osaka. I didn't go outside today but it didn't hit Osaka that strong I guess.

[@Iris-cv2wz]

I'm in Saitama prefecture, there's a lot of rain and wind but we don't have to evacuate (yet, maybe we will when it hits the hardest) Around 21:00 it will be pretty rought cause it will be close by, but I believe it will be fine! Thank you for your concerns for everyone in Japan guys!

[@WordsAndWhimsy]

"Typhoon of the century is coming!" Fancy man in blue suit at 2:27: "That's no reason to skimp on style."

[@marylizsotoquiles]

As someone who lives in the Caribbean, I can say that hurricane season is no joke. Trust me, its BETTER to be over prepared than under prepared!! When hurricane Maria hit two years ago it was horrible so please be very careful!!!!

[@noeinroad7294]

We freeze gallons of water prior to storms hitting to help keep the fridge cold during power outages.

[@kombinatsiya6000]

that's fucking brilliant.

[@DarkKnightOfMars]

Oh! This is a new one to me!! We usually do stock up on water and also fill the bathtub etc, but I've honestly never thought of freezing water! Good tip, thanks for sharing!

[@Nynke_K]

Smart!

[@davids5a2]

That's so smart!

[@katiekawaii]

Clever

[@notlizzymaebee]

Tokyo: PLEASE STAY INDOORS AND BE SAFE, GET HOME ASAP!!!!!! Simon and Martina: ٩(◕‿◕｡)۶ LEt's Go oN a bIkE riDe ☀️

[@AFriendlyWeirdo]

Martina talking about the rain *ad starts* Nevea lotion! Get ready for 48 hours of intense moisture! Me: that's not what she meant ad gods.

[@octopu5ie]

HAHAHAHAHA THAT'S A HILARIOUS EXAMPLE OF GOOGLE CUSTOMISING THE "USER EXPERIENCE" AND THEN SPLAT FAILING MISERABLY

[@katrinaking5439]

As someone who has been through two Cat 5 hurricanes in my life, it pains me to watch this video and how unprepared you guys are. I'm just happy that you guys seem okay from the updates. Stay safe

[@dinorahvillanueva25]

Yea... when I saw the tables and other items being left outside... I just thought ooohh those are possible projectiles. Yeah... hurricanes have made me super paranoid lol

[@street1111]

Same

[@fartzinwind]

I love how Martina is the one who goes "it's terrible out, let's explore"

[@andig8132]

typhoon: *finna hit japan* the japanese: oh word? let’s get this bread

[@eatyourkimchi]

ALL THE BREAD IS GONE!

[@nakita12i]

Bread is safe staple. It will last long.

[@DumbestDumbFool]

@@nakita12i In case of power and possibly gas outage, bread is the only available carbs. Most of Japanese bread only last for 4-5 days because most of them are soft bread with fillings, but they're so good...

[@nakita12i]

@@DumbestDumbFool yes, i understand this. I live on Saipan, an island in the pacific ocean. We get typhoons, 2nd strong storm (Yutu) in American history hit us last year. We are still recovering 1 year later. In fact Hagabis developed next to us and pass us. Bread is reliable for it short time frame. You can eat it without needing gas or power. It is hard to cook without gas, power or water.

[@oliverxhmll]

@@nakita12i huh bread doesnt last long. It gets moldy pretty fast. Especially the kind of bread that japanese people like to eat

[@juliusnepos6013]

Coincidence: "Hagibis" means rapidity/ swiftness in tagalog. Also, Hagibis has one of the most rapid intensification, from tropical storm to a super typhoon in just one day.

[@Kikuye]

I don't think it is a coincidence.

[@juliusnepos6013]

Oh, okay.

[@BKStarlet08]

yeah I believe typhoons are more thoughtfully named than the Western "the 7th tropical storm of the year will be named George"

[@MarioPowerx]

Julius Nepos aint a coincidence. the philippines itself has had its own devastating typhoons.

[@MarioPowerx]

Sajirah Collazo then again the japanese themselves are literally calling this typhoon the ‘19th storm(of the year)’. i think hagibis is the int’l name

[@rubyluna5278]

Also why is Simon biking in the middle of a typhoon with shorts on?! 😂

[@daviddacus8168]

Ruby Luna it hadn’t touched ground yet

[@rubyluna5278]

David Dacus it was still raining like a mf tho

[@Kilali]

Humid AF probably

[@freyaporter99]

Here in Australia kids walk home from school in terrible summer storms with their shoes off 😂 It's hot and their feet are getting wet anyway, they're more comfortable uncovered! Same thing for Simon probably

[@shibbyxoxo]

Because he's Canadian 😂

[@vallerydo]

You know who I am particularly worried of? Really old people who live in the countryside... I just hope they're not alone and have some support...

[@lunayen]

Don't they support each other? Most don't have living relatives or relatives who live nearby.

[@leahakikoi_]

I read about an elderly couple who was trapped and the husband lost his life because he couldn't get up from the muddy waters :/ Neighbors could hear him yelling for help but they too were trapped. So to the person who replied, they can't support each other all the time.

[@thaylapo1]

I actually feel bad for coco curry employees having to work during a typhoon

[@chigasaki06]

When I lived in Japan, my company still made me go into work. Literally, everyone else was off. It was ridiculous. On my way home, the train stopped two stops away from my station because they suspended service. Luckily, I took a taxi with my co-workers home. It was a little scary, lol.

[@thaylapo1]

@@chigasaki06 that's horrible! I'm glad you and your co-workers were safe. It's ridiculous what some employers make their employees go through

[@chiaraippoliti]

chigasaki06 And poor taxi drivers!

[@okashi10]

Seriously... they could have been in serious danger...

[@NatashaMerkes]

I live in Sendai and I saw 2 parking attendants out in the elements during the typhoon. I felt so bad for them. :(

[@joslynch4924]

Its currently hitting us pretty hard in Tochigi. Ive been getting a lot of evac notifications on my phone and its kinda scary but thankfully Im in a good spot. Hope everyone else is safe!

[@eatyourkimchi]

Wow oh my gosh be safe!

[@indiajackson3185]

Be safe!!

[@balthiersgirl2658]

Be safe man hope you are

[@HopefullyHopeful]

Omg I'm in Tochigi myself.. freaking out currently, it's been rumbling a whole lot the last hour. How's it for you? I can't sleep.. feels like the shutters and windows will give in... :'(

[@tinytalents1504]

Please be safe! I’m praying it’s not really bad. Please be safe you have my prayers

[@imogencranmer7]

Seeing the bread shelves empty reminds of when we have the tiniest bit of snow here in the UK everyone panics and all the bread and milk is gone ❄️

[@ShammaAzmi]

And dry items like biscuits also seem to disappear as do canned goods

[@HarajukuGhoul]

Same thing in the u.s.

[@Moonessence1]

Omg yes I live in Kansas and any snow ppl go crazy and get milk and bread.....never understood it lol rather have good foods!

[@imogencranmer7]

I think it's because as long as they have the basics they can have hot drink and some toast 😊☕

[@clara-nt9rx]

I get bread but are you gonna do with the milk?

[@neeekoru]

1 minute in the video and i can relate so hard already. i went to 3 supermarkets, 2 bakeries, and 2 conbinis and there was NO BREAD ANYWHERE.

[@1withwolves]

As a born and raised Floridian, I'm pretty accustomed to hurricanes. Wishing you the best!!!

[@monicacoronado4465]

All I'm learning is that CoCoCurry is the Waffle House of Japan: always open

[@fuwadarkbunny]

Monica Coronado thought the same thing!

[@tarabooartarmy3654]

When I worked at Waffle House years ago, the manager was telling me to expect to work holidays, and I said, “But you’re closed on Christmas, right?” And she was like, “NOOOOO, the only time this location has ever closed was the time we had a kitchen fire and the fire department FORCED us to close and even then it was only for a few hours.” I was like, “Okay, I quit.” 😂 I actually stayed a couple of months, but left for other reasons.

[@vegnewb]

The Coco curry near my home closes every night.

[@-Kami-Kun-]

I want a waffle

[@ninjaahjumma]

FYI, Hagibis (pronounced ha-gee-bis) is a Filipino word that means velocity, speed, or swiftness. It’s also a Filipino 80’s disco pop group best known for their macho image. 😂 Stay safe everyone!

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

So basically the 80s are coming back to haunt us? Got it.

[@thejarofrice]

Was looking for this comment! Lol

[@callmewaves1160]

Lol seems sort of shortsighted to name yourself "fast" if you wanna be macho

[@Pslam40]

Martina is the sweetest person in the world. Fact.

[@nhiko7028]

Weather woman Martina keeping me updated on Instagram!

[@alxary]

Idk why for some reason when i was watching this, i feel calm and relaxed and safe. Maybe itthe sound of the rain. But i do hope you guys are safe and Japan is safe

[@aSyMbolden]

I felt so stressed with maternal worry watching them, in a Martin's mom kind of way 🤯❤️

[@caroljanssen6539]

I'm glad Tokyo made it through Hagibis ok and you guys are ok. I don't miss typhoos in Japan. When I lived there as a young girl we had one that washed three full group tour buses off a mountain into a river. They were sightseeing and had no other way to go but back the way they came. The rain caused a mud slide. It was so sad. Another snapped a full grown tree in half that was right next to our house. We never found the top half, the bottom half was still standing. Japanese typhoons, no joke.

[@nboul957]

When you don’t understand the whole timing and date of the video and then you realize that they are literally a day a head of you 😂😂

[@czarkerberg8670]

Oh my goodness that announcement at 4 in the morning gave me chills even though I had no idea what he was saying. 😳

[@pandalala888]

Kinda gave me a horror movie/Chernobyl doc (if you saw it) vibe

[@czarkerberg8670]

@@pandalala888 I haven't seen it unfortunately. But I totally agree a horror movie vibe for sure.

[@Yumecha36]

It reminded me of Silent Hill!! On their insta, they took a video of a Typhoon siren going off and that, along with the apocalypse vibe that Tokyo is giving off now made me think of silent hill, lol. But no, that voice is really creepy!

[@viollasdreams]

@@Yumecha36 my town uses the exact same siren as silent hill. Creeps me out every time lol

[@jwilliams3966]

Me, an intellectual trying to wipe the raindrops off the screen from my end

[@aSyMbolden]

It's okay, I like to play pretend too :)

[@justapersontrying]

When you’re from the Caribbean so your natural reaction is to load up on water, TP and bread and hunker down casually lol. It’s harder when you’re on an island because there isn’t really any escape, so I feel for you guys.

[@Jordi42]

I’m from Louisiana, and we would prepare just like this for hurricanes. But we also would have a party, since no one had to go to work 🤣

[@vrodriguez2259]

Awwwwww LOL

[@ruto693zelda84]

Bread is always the first thing to sell out during natural emergencies here in the US too. Lol You would think it would be canned food....

[@fufu2000_]

bread is the most versatile and easy to eat

[@ShanaMoe]

Because no one likes canned food

[@Joy4everM0RE]

Bread, milk, and bottled water. The trifecta of weather emergency essentials.

[@karen4you]

I think storm shutters like that are wonderful, glad you have them. And you have water on hand too.

[@ZeZaZoZi]

Simon: Girl I dunno, we're just vloggers, we ain't CNN! Martina: I'm not saying let's go on our bikes, I'm saying let's go down the street and see.. Simon and Martina proceed to bicycle all throughout Kichijoji during the typhoon. I'm laughing so much right now. You two are the best!!!

[@elainelat8093]

As someone from the Philippines, a country also plagued with typhoons, the scene is just all too familiar. Japan is just very prepared for these disasters and don't worry, you can never be too prepared because it can cause a lot of casualties. We had the Typhoon Haiyan last 2013 and more than 10,000 people died, not to mention, the devastation it caused is still felt until today. Stay safe you guys.

[@Nabila-dx8xf]

thank god malaysia never have any typhoon or earthquake..feel sorry for the philippines and indonesia..it must be really scary..I am malaysians btw

[@MsPink0769]

Its like here in Florida, everyone gets thirsty when a hurricane comes.

[@DrgnSpawn]

Can't be bothered to stay hydrated the rest of the year...till a hurricane approaches...suddenly needs 2 gallons of water per person per day and don't go forgetting about the bread, milk, and making sure that your car is filled up with gas...even if you had 3/4 of a tank...better go fill it up anyways...SMDH...

[@badlandsghost]

@@DrgnSpawn well the gas is important because the gas stations shut down and you can get stuck in traffic for hours on end

[@DrgnSpawn]

@@badlandsghost Well yes IF your area is going to be directly affected by the hurricane...I'm talking about people overreacting on the opposite side of the state...And I've never seen a gas station that was not in the direct path of the storm close...but I see them run out of gas all across the state way too many times...

[@badlandsghost]

@@DrgnSpawn i think its because hurricanes have like 8 different paths they can take so people prefer to just be safe than sorry, we've seen what happens when we arent.

[@nntflow7058]

Why? They surrounded by Water.

[@nahilolo]

Simon and Martina looking like Al Roker in a Hurricane

[@callmewaves1160]

IT'S GON RAIN!

[@lilycd6168]

Ashli L yeah how old is she 12?

[@CaptainTingo]

Hi Simon and Martina, I'm going to Japan this month and I just want to say thank you for making these videos! They're so helpful and fun to watch. Been a fan for seven years now, love you guys 😊

[@puccamoo13]

Hey everyone! I hope all us expats in Japan make it through the storm alright. I live in Urayasu, Chiba rn and haven't gotten an evacuation notice yet, but might get one over night - the town across the river just sent one out 🙀. For more info the NHK website has up-to-date weather and transit information in English and other languages, and I heard there's actually going to be special housing and resources provided to tourists in Tokyo and in Haneda Airport. Either way, try to keep your eyes peeled tonight, and hopefully we can all trade stories in the morning! 😸👍

[@pamelajohnson5859]

Are you okay in Chiba?

[@puccamoo13]

Yup, and thanks for checking in! The storm's mostly passed us now, and our area doesn't have much damage other than fallen trees and bikes. I hope everyone else pulled through alright!

[@adelaamarante]

One of the *best* parts of the Simon and Martina channel is seeing the differences in life experiences between where I live, their former Canadian lives, and their lives in Asia. Coming from Texas, I watched most of the first half of the video going, "Yeah. Duh. Stock up on food days before, fill your tub with water, have lanterns. Why would you not do that?". Because those behaviours seem *perfectly normal* to me. For Simon and Martina? Not so much. And I love that, the difference in life experience. It is so interesting to see how someone else views the world and might be surprised by things we ourselves consider perfectly normal. By the way, Martina, enjoy that low joint pressure while it lasts because it shoots back up after the storm plays out and then you have owies for a couple of days. (Fellow autoimmune sufferer.) Love and hugs!

[@maeganh1169]

It’s funny because bread is the first to go when a hurricane is coming.

[@kristen1881]

Don't forget the milk and bottled water too.

[@kudzu_]

@@kristen1881 and eggs and butter. Never understood the logic.

[@minhvisual4265]

Or tornado in Oklahoma, joke around here is that the weather man is the bread saleman.

[@adik333]

because it doesn't require prep before eating. I just realised it after thinking "japan's main carb is rice so why bread??"

[@AngieeTuSabez]

I’m currently living in Okinawa and we had one pass not to long ago, it was my first typhoon and I was home alone, I thought my house was going to fly away lol scary not a fan

[@tomhannah3825]

Wow, Okinawa, right out there in the open ocean! I watched some videos of your beautiful land recently, hope you're ok. Good luck! :)

[@shakiwidodo8928]

be safe godbless

[@AngieeTuSabez]

ravz sanmiguel thanks, but hagibis completely missed us. It went straight for mainland japan

[@AngieeTuSabez]

Tom Hannah thanks, but hagibis isn’t hitting us went straight for mainland japan

[@vpprimcess]

Lol I know it was scary as shit but I heard "the wicked witch of the west" theme music in my head as I read this. Glad you're safe tho!

[@rjacob06]

I am from Florida and I go through the same thing every year during Hurricane Season. I hope you two stay safe during the storm.

[@jebus134]

Love the documentary-esque style of this TL:DR. The shot from the window with the weather warnings playing on loud speaker was like something out of a movie. Keep safe!

[@TeganRose12345]

It’s like in the uk when we get 2cm of snow... everyone goes out an panic buys bread, nothing else, just bread 😂

[@mamihashimoto1429]

I know (I am a Japanese who lives in the UK), but typhoons are not the same as 2cm of snow though. 60+ people died, and many homes were damaged and destroyed because of rivers flooding due to this typhoon. Typhoons are scary to deal with.

[@Thekyayu]

I'm Canadian and laughed at the 2cm of snow 😂😂😂

[@Ambient_dreamer]

Oh this is so true!

[@JDLTECH]

Simon don't worry you guys are not over exaggerating about the tub filed with water. I'm from Houston and when there is a hurricane lots of people do that too, for my family we fill the giant plastic storage boxes with water and keep it next to the toilet. And bread, water, and some other types of food at the store are always the first things they run out of. Glad to know that you guys are safe.

[@SailorGamer]

Please Simon and Martina don´t go outside unless its to evacuate. Stay Safe. Greatings from Argentina 🙂

[@veritush]

I feel so lucky that we don't get hit by typhoons. there's a lot of natural disasters that we don't have to worry about. which city are you at?

[@SakuraiIruka]

Praying hard for everyone in Japan 🙏🏻 Stay safe everybody.

[@poodlemuffin]

Coco Curry: the Japanese version of the Wafflehouse Index...

[@nykkinykk]

poodlemuffin I was thinkkng the same thing

[@LiliyaPanina]

I've never heard of the waffle house index so I looked it up and was surprised it's international - went to a waffle house in South Africa while travelling during a bad storm. The outside of the place was completely flooded on one side - you could see underwater through the windows - but it was operating as normal

[@murry_monster]

omg exactly what I was thinking lol

[@vietster1141991]

My thoughts exactly lol

[@nessa0587]

Oh heck yes coco curry is amazing 🥰

[@GTX311]

The pronunciation of the name is actually ha-GI-bis. The stress is on the second syllable. It's like when you say "tornado". Hagibis is the Tagalog word for "speed".

[@0777sadie]

Weather gets more and more weird every year. I'm in the desert and we've gotten thunderstorms and tornadoes which NEVER happens! Stay safe!

[@helenb9909]

Heat is a form of energy. The hotter our planet gets, the more energy there is in our weather systems and so there's a bigger chance of extreme weather events.

[@timhutchinson8485]

Seems pretty similar to the way hurricanes are responded to here in NC.

[@zkhdillard]

Especially with all that bread gone 😳

[@samanthasmith9283]

True. Also NC during any kind of snow or ice.

[@barefoothoodoo9761]

Yep, we got so tired of losing power for days, so we have a generator now.😂

[@zkhdillard]

@@barefoothoodoo9761 Be careful, I heard those things can kill...

[@barefoothoodoo9761]

Zakiah Dillard As long as you don’t use them inside, you’re good. Ours is wired into our breaker box, so all we have to do is go crank it up.

[@emib6704]

martina is the cutest baby ever I can’t take it. Hope everything will go alright for you💕

[@QuestionZleep]

When the hurricanes came close to Florida the Windy app was so useful! I hope everything is still going well!

[@emilyharris3897]

This video made me realise how much I love and value Simon and Martina 😭 I was getting so worried, glad to hear things aren't too bad. Stay safe guys!!

[@evelyncao412]

Hi Simon and Martina, Floridian here with much experience! Here are some tips you can take into consideration for the next time a typhoon hits: 0. Make sure you're updated on the storm and where is the nearest evacuation center near you. 1. Fill the bathtub with water. (Like you guys did! Awesome :D) 2. Freeze Gallons or water bottles with water so they stay cooler longer. (Ideally, it would be one gallon of water per person, per day. For three days.) 3. Try to have all your clothes clean at least a day in advance. 4. Try to take a shower/bath at the last possible moment, you'll be able to stay/feel fresher or cleaner for longer. 5. If it's going to be a strong storm, take a back bag and fill it with your necessities in case you have to evacuate at the last moment. (Comfortable clothing, a couple changes of underwear, medication, chargers, documents, wallet, simple foods like granola bars or 6. I'm not sure how insurance works in Japan, but you should take pictures of your home before the storm hits from the inside and out, and also take pictures of all your valuables, and important documents like licenses, passport and things like that. That way in case something gets damaged or goes missing you'll be able to show proof to the insurance company of it. 7. Place all your important documents in a watertight, sealed container so they don't get damaged. Preferably in an easy to reach, but a normal/high area in the house. You want to be able to reach it or find it with ease, in case you have to evacuate last minute. 8. Charge all your electronics beforehand and keep a portable charger per person and save it for an emergency. 9. Stock up on nonperishables and keep a first aid kit in easy reach. 10. After the hurricane is over stay away from flooded areas, there could be downed wires or debris that could get you hurt like nails or metal pieces. 11. If cleaning the outside of the house make sure you're working with someone and wearing comfortable clothing that allows easy movement. 12. NOTE: Six inches of moving water can have the strength to knock you down, and one to two feet of water can sweep your car away. Extra: * Keep your friends and family in check on your statues. * Check on your neighbors and the elderly. * Donate the water, food, and clothing you bought to people in need if the items aren't used. * Volunteer to help clean up areas in your neighborhood when and if you can. I hope this helped! Glad to hear you guys are okay, stay safe! :D

[@WateryStar]

Great advice!

[@evelyncao412]

Watery Star thanks!

[@starrynightfall00]

"Girl, idk we're just vloggers we aint CNN" 😂😂😂😂 bwhahaah you guys rock. Stay safe!!

[@QTJoe]

As a Houstonian we act like this when it rains now because of Hurricane Harvey 😂 Y’all stay safe! ♥️

[@hannahsmith3830]

Doesn't it flood every time there's a hint of rain though? It seems like every time it storms, I10 is underwater

[@azugirl111]

@@hannahsmith3830 yeah it seems to be getting worse by the year. It's probably due to urban sprawl, there's becoming less and less areas for the water to go the more ground we cover with concrete. It doesn't seem sustainable at this point. Remember when we could have rain storms without fear of catastrophic flooding?

[@stanstantalent.5605]

It's monthly for us lol.

[@hannahsmith3830]

It wouldn't be so bad if they would update the century old infrastructure. The keep updating the roads, but not the drainage systems

[@aSyMbolden]

That is so sad :( I'm glad you're okay though

[@myneoangel4299]

Wow, this is crazy. I’m hoping for the best for you two and everyone who is affected.

[@aprilreigns8000]

"Absolutely no bread" KILLED ME!!!! You need to make that into a T-Shirt!

[@mellostation]

Started crying at the end when Martina was teary eyed, glad to hear updates that y’all are safe! My bf and I are going to be in Tokyo on Wednesday so I was watching the situation closely and was horrified at all the updates on Twitter. But yes thank god for twitter seriously

[@tinalusiany]

i'm here in Osaka and the wind from typhoon tail is already so crazy

[@day2Dawn]

i have a friend who lives in japan and i saw the skies turned purple. insane. hope everyone is safe and well.

[@Kilali]

The last hurricane in Florida turned the sky sunsets purple for multiple days.

[@imjudgingyou000]

I feel like this is like Michael hitting us in the Florida panhandle last year. It absolutely devastated an entire part of a city and the entirety of Mexico Beach

[@courtney3779]

Born and raised in the south, I can tell you, you can never over prepare for a hurricane. Power and water can be unavailable for a week or longer for bad ones. And yes FILL THE TUB! Especially if you have a medical condition. Glad you guys are ok!

[@hollyh7924]

And the bread and milk is ALWAYS gone

[@ericacandler617]

As someone from Florida who has gone through 2 Cat. 5 Hurricanes in my life you can never be too prepared! Glad you guys are safe

[@merds475]

This is like the UK but when we have 1mm of snow

[@mMeFlora]

this video made me so nervous, the entire time i was just yelling GO HOME

[@MargaretRodriguez9GenY]

Meanwhile, Simon's dad senses when Simon was out in the typhoon: "He disappoints me." Glad to hear y'all are okay Simon and Martina💖!! And thanks for sharing your experiences with us. That warning announcer with the music playing after it kind of freaked me out a little though😅. Hopefully those more heavily affected can recover soon💗.

[@tammielee10]

YOU GUYS RISKED YOUT LOVES FOR US!! Quality content on another level by giving us key info about the weather and pressure scale numbers!

[@applesKIWISbananas]

I havent seen a hat like Martina's since my mom had the whole rain suit. Bright yellow! Whenever i see them I get nostalgia for home and family, and I'm only accross the country! I was actually In deerlake when dorian swept over. It wasn't too bad since everyone's off the grid basically, but there was a lot of cleanup after; Shingles everywhere. Thanks for making this video! Stay safe, Guys!

[@ssulnessa116]

I’m scared as hell that typhoon hits Korea, I don’t want to die oh Jesus stay safe guys!!!!!!

[@sigh2686]

how is it now??

[@MiykaZ1]

@@sigh2686 Korea hasn't really been affected. like not Seoul at least

[@lLette27]

How the heck do you think Japanese people felt -.-

[@rizasemillano5913]

Be safe everyone in Japan

[@msrjjon]

This like when we have to prepare for CAT 4 & 5 hurricanes in Florida. The stores are bare, we fill the bathtub and there is no water or gasoline.

[@megabytemango]

Its crazy the amount of damage storms can create. Its terrifying to see the footage and sheer size of it. Manitoba had a huge snow storm on Friday. Winnipeg was hit pretty bad and the entire city of Portage la Prairie has no power. The province declared a state of emergency and had to ask Saskatchewan for help with hydro fixes. Thankfully I only lost internet for 2 days but some people have been without power for days. Its nuts. I couldn't imagine seeing huge wind storms and rain like you guys. You guys stay safe!!

[@emy7873]

There's something so sweet and adorable about a big man getting embarrassed like that. It's also super nice seeing you nerd out like that Martina. :) Thanks for sharing this, it has been interesting! And I'm glad things are all okay.

[@Mimsy526]

I live in Florida so I know all about these preparations be safe

[@JoyHatcher]

As a Californian expat you're all ready to rock and roll. Simon: Girl we're vlogers not CNN! Take care of yourselfs and the Memers. Also charge up everything.

[@Shmaples]

Ok but Martina's Typhoon fashion is adorable and I want that yellow fishermen hat.

[@jacquelinetan7820]

we just recently had hurricane Dorian hit nova scotia and having a tub full of water was a lifesaver! some people had no power for a week!

[@Kguard07]

Simon: We’re just Vloggers we ain’t CNN. Let’s just stay in bed 🛌🤣

[@assumingctrl]

Half-expecting Godzilla to emerge from the middle of the typhoon

[@jojorosey]

Who else cried when Martina cried? 🙋‍♀️😔❤️

[@Joumae]

Seeing her upset is one of the quickest ways to break my heart.

[@kyleboohoo]

Now I don't want to watch this cause I know I'll definitely cry after seeing Martina :S

[@Joumae]

@@kyleboohoo Thankfully it's only for a bit and she's quick to recover but she's just upset about the potential damage the storm could cause.

[@kyleboohoo]

@@Joumae Yeah I know

[@mangelixz1]

like a baby. i was like nooo bb!!

[@Miruzilla]

I'm flying to Japan on Monday and am kinda worried. Hopefully everyone is fine there and it will end soon and wont leave much damage :c

[@ZoeIsNotIcy11]

Hope y’all are safe! As a person who lived in South Florida for 11 years and now lives in coastal North Carolina, hurricanes/typhoons are a fact of life-but that doesn’t make them any less scary!

[@caitlynwho9647]

Thank you for all the updates! As a Floridian, I know those flooding photos can be pretty nerve wrecking, but don’t forget it’s also beautiful to watch communities band together after a storm.