CHAPTER- XII

 

OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF WHAT TO DO DURING DISASTERS

 

12.1 Operational Guidelines of What to do in the event of a Cyclone

 

Do’s

Don’ts

Listen to the Radio/ TV / Public Addressing System for advance information and advice.

Do not go outside or into a beach during a lull in the storm.

Allow considerable margin for safety.

Be away of fallen power lines, damage bridges

And structures.

A cyclone may change direction, speed or intensity within a few hours, so stay tuned to the radio / TV for updated information.

Do Not go for side sight seeing

Tape up large windows to prevent from shattering.

 

Move to the nearest shelter or vacate the area if this is ordered by the appropriate government agency.

 

Stay indoors and take shelter in the strongest part of the house / society.

 

Open windows on the sheltered side of the house if the roof begins to lift.

 

Find shelter if you are caught out in the open.

 

If you have to evaporate, do not return until advice.

 

 

12.2 Operational Guidelines of What to do in the event of a Flood

 

Do’s

Don’ts

Listen to the Radio/ TV/ Public Addressing System for advance information and advice.

Do not enter floodwaters on foot if you can avoid it.

Disconnect all electrical appliances and move all valuable personal and household goods and clothing out of reach of floodwater, if you are warned or if you suspect that floodwaters may reach the house.

Never wander around a flooded area.

Move vehicles, Farm animals and Movable goods to the highest ground nearby.

Do not allow children’s to play in, or near, floodwaters.

Turn off electricity, gas if you have to leave the house.

Do not drive into water or unknown death and current.

Lock all outside doors and windows if you have to leave the house.

Do not it food or drink water, which is affected by floodwater.

If you have to evaporate, do not return until advice.

 

 

12.3Operational Guidelines of What to do in the event of a Heat Wave

 

Do’s

Don’ts

Listen to the Radio/ TV/ Public Addressing System for advance information and advice.

Avoid standing under direct sun.

Finish the work at the morning or leave it to the evening.

Avoid Long Drives.

Drink Sufficient Water & take Food

 

Keep your head away from the direct heat. Use Clothes, Cap, Umbrella or Glasses

 

Keep Stock water with you

 

 Wear light dresses.

 

 

12.4 Operational Guidelines of What to do in the event of a Drought Situation

 

Do’s

Don’ts

Save Water & Stock Water

Stop disutility of Water

Arrange for alternate cropping

 

Contact Nearest Agriculture Office

 

 

12.5 Operational Guidelines of What to do in the event of a Earthquake

 

Do’s

Don’ts

Listen to the Radio/ TV/ Public Addressing System for advance information and advice.

Do not run and do not wander round the streets.

Teach all members of your family how to turn off the electricity, water and gas supply.

Keep away from buildings, walls, slopes, electricity wires and cables & stay in the vehicle.

Protect yourself by staying under the lintel of an inner door, in the corner of a room, under a table or even under a bed.

Do not rush to the doors or exits, never use the lifts keep well away from windows, mirrors, chimneys and furniture.

Keep away from Old, Tall or ditched buildings, electricity wires, slopes and walls, which are liable to collapsed.

Do not rush to the doors or exists, never use the lift.

Stop the vehicle away from building, walls, slopes, electricity wires and cables.

Avoid places where there is use electric wires and do not touch any metal object in contact with them.

Live your badly damaged house.

Do not re-enter badly damaged buildings and do not go near damage structures.

Collect water containers, food items and ordinary and facial medicines.