What are the safety measures to be taken by the people during cyclones?

Below are NDMA’s recommended safety measures:

• Ignore rumours, Stay calm, Don’t panic.
• Keep your mobile phones charged for emergency communication; use SMS.
• Listen to the radio, watch TV, read newspapers for weather updates.
• Keep cattle/animals untied to ensure their safety.

How will you prepare yourself when there is a cyclone?

To prepare for a cyclone, the following measures should be taken: Prepare with disaster supplies such as flashlight and extra batteries, candles, first aid kit and manual, emergency dry food items and drinking water, essential medicines, cash and credit cards and sturdy shoes.

How can you protect yourself from a cyclone?

1. Beware the eye of the storm.
2. Protect yourself with strong and sturdy furniture.
3. Stay in the strongest part of the house.
4. Evacuate immediately if ordered.
5. Tune in to local radio and television news.
6. Keep an emergency kit on-hand.
7. Put away outdoor furniture and toys.
8. Disconnect electricity, gas, and water.

What safety measures should be taken during a strong earthquake?

Stay away from outer walls, windows, fireplaces, and hanging objects. If you are unable to move from a bed or chair, protect yourself from falling objects by covering up with blankets and pillows. If you are outside, go to an open area away from trees, telephone poles, and buildings, and stay there.

What are the measures should be taken during flood Class 8?

Safety Measures During Floods

• Stay away from water clogged streets: Death due to drowning is a primary health hazard during floods. Without being sure of the depth of water, try not to walk through water clogged streets.
• Stay away from electrical wires: Electrocution is a significant killer during floods.

What precautions should be taken during and after a cyclone?

AFTER THE CYCLONE

1. Don’t go outside until officially advised it is safe.
2. Check for gas leaks.
3. Listen to local radio for official warnings and advice.
4. If you have to evacuate, or did so earlier, don’t return until advised.
5. Beware of damaged power lines, bridges, buildings, trees, and don’t enter floodwaters.

What steps can be taken to reduce the impact of cyclone?

evacuate from potential storm tide inundated areas evacuate from areas not at risk of inundation seek shelter with family and friends in the community evacuate the area and travel beyond the cyclone warning zone require assistance to evacuate and the extent of assistance required.

What are the 5 steps during an earthquake?

During an earthquake:

• Drop, Cover, and Hold on!
• If indoors, stay there; most injuries occur when people inside try to move to a different location or try to leave.
• If outside, get into an open area.
• If driving, move out of traffic as quickly as possible and shut off the engine.
• If in bed, stay there.

How can we minimize earthquakes?

Anchor large appliances to walls using safety cables or straps. Install ledge barriers on shelves and secure large, heavy items and breakables directly to shelves to keep them from falling. Install latches on drawers and cabinet doors to keep contents from spilling. Anchor filing cabinets and televisions to walls.

What measures should we take during flood?

Safety Measures During Floods Stay away from water clogged streets: Death due to drowning is a primary health hazard during floods. Without being sure of the depth of water, try not to walk through water clogged streets. Stay away from electrical wires: Electrocution is a significant killer during floods.

What measures should be taken during floods?

During a flood

• Seek higher ground.
• Be aware of flash flood areas such as canals, streams, drainage channels.
• Be ready to evacuate.
• If instructed, turn off utilities at main switches and unplug appliances – do not touch electrical equipment if wet.
• If you must leave your home, do not walk through moving water.

What precautions should be taken before and during a cyclone?

Wear strong shoes (not thongs) and tough clothing for protection. Lock doors; turn off power, gas, and water; take your evacuation and emergency kits. If evacuating inland (out of town), take pets and leave early to avoid heavy traffic, flooding and wind hazards.

What are the precautions to take in case of Cyclone?

Cyclonic storm can destroy the city, trees, block traffic, disrupt flight traffic and also affect human lives. Here’s a list of precautions and safety measures to take in case a cyclone hits the city: Residents should check their house, secure loose tiles by cementing and repair doors and windows where necessary.

What are the effects of Cyclone?

Cyclones can be highly devastating. The high speed winds due to cyclone can result in ocean waves rising up to 12 meter high. When huge waves hit the coast, they result in heavy loss of life and property. The eastern coast of India is more prone to cyclone. Cyclone forecast and warning is very useful.

How long does it take to prepare for a tropical cyclone?

Watches for tropical cyclones are typically issued when gales are expected within a 48-hour period, giving one or two days to prepare, so most of the work to protect homes, businesses and families from cyclones must be done in advance.

What is the wind speed of a cyclone?

The wind speed can be between 150 to 250 km per hour. Cyclones can be highly devastating. The high speed winds due to cyclone can result in ocean waves rising up to 12 meter high.