Possible super typhoon threatens US Pacific territories still recovering from last storm

Residents of U.S. territories in the western Pacific are preparing for Typhoon Bavi, which is expected to become a super typhoon with winds over 150 mph. This comes just months after the region was devastated by Super Typhoon Sinlaku, leaving many without power and some still living in tents. The Northern Mariana Islands, particularly Saipan, are still recovering, and residents are hoping Guam might take the brunt of Bavi to spare them further damage. Preparations include boarding up windows and storing gasoline, as the community braces for another potential disaster. The frequent occurrence of such storms is attributed to El Nino, a natural warming cycle that increases hurricane activity in the Pacific. QUESTION: How might the increasing frequency of super typhoons impact the daily lives and future planning of residents in the Pacific islands? 

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