Question

What planning is required in advance to deal with the situation created by a cyclone? [5 MARKS]

Answer 1

Each point: 1 Mark

Planning required in advance to deal with the situation created by a cyclone are:

(i) Cyclone alert or Cyclone watch should be issued 48 hours in advance of an expected storm.
(ii) The message should be broadcasted every hour or half hour when a cyclone is approaching a coast.
(iii) Armies and Rescue forces should be kept on high alert.
(iv) The medical team should always be prepared for providing first aid.
(v) The arrangement of safe drinking water and food should be made on time. The government should be ready with the rehabilitation plan.