Question

List four safety measures one should take when there is a cyclone warning.

Answer 1

When there is a cyclone warning, the following safety measures should be considered.
(i) It is very important to secure the doors and window panes of the houses, and one should stay indoors as far as possible to ensure safety.
(ii) Since the cyclones are accompanied by heavy rains which cause severe floods, people in low lying areas should be evacuated.
(iii) Usually the cyclones rises from the surface of the sea, fishermen should avoid going into the sea after a cyclone warning.
(iv) Food supplies and other essential things should be stored at homes in sufficient quantities as it may take few days to step out of the homes.