Most people adjust to the humidity fairly quickly. A rainy season generally lasts from June to September, though this is more likely to feature showers on and off during the day rather than the soaking rains experienced in some tropical areas. With modern methods of tracking storms, typhoons have become very predictable natural phenomena, normally tracked for days in advance of their arrival. Homes and public buildings are designed with typhoons in mind and the government and members of the community are well prepared to deal with them. The houses, mostly built in the 1960s, are basic.
Floors are primarily linoleum, furniture minimal and there are many windows.
There are no carpets or air conditioners in any of the government houses, which is why we suggest bringing several throw rugs and an air conditioner. Some employees buy one after arrival, but these are usually used and expensive. Family houses located in different areas on the island are generally 2-3 bedrooms with 1 or 12 baths. Single persons and some married couples are housed in either a 1 or 2 bedroom government owned apartments or government leased apartments. Those with two bedrooms will not normally share their accommodations unless a housing situation makes this necessary or if they prefer sharing with another employee.