Question

What precautions are needed in the cyclone-prone areas?

Answer 1

Following precautions are needed in the cyclone prone areas:
(i) Listen weather bulletins on TV and radio regularly.
(ii) Keep an emergency kit ready at home.
(iii) Store enough food articles in waterproof bags.
(iv) Store safe drinking water as contaminated water can cause diseases.
(v) Keep the phone numbers of hospitals, government agencies like police, relatives and friends handy.
(vi) As soon as the warning is issued, secure your home well or move to safe places.
(vii) Do not venture into the sea.
(viii) After the cyclone, check gas leakages and dry all the electrical appliances.
(ix) Avoid flood water and be careful of snake bites.