(6 Marks)
Our country is prone to disasters like floods, drought, cyclones or earthquakes. Adhoc measures are adopted to cope
with every disaster. The slow response results in loss of human life and property. Write an article for a newspaper
giving suggestions about disaster management. You may suggest having special equipment, trained personnel,
better transport and communication, quick decisions and speedy implementation.
(10 Marks)
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Answer:
Explanation:
CYCLONE : SAFETY TIPS
Upon a cyclone warning:
Store loose items inside. Put extra agricultural products/ stock like paddy in plastic bags and store it by digging up a hole in the ground, preferably at a higher elevation and then cover it properly. Fill bins and plastic jars with drinking water. Prepare a list of assets and belongings of your house and give information to volunteers and other authorities about your near and dear ones.
Pack warm clothing, essential medications, valuables, papers, water, dry food and other valuables in waterproof bags, to be taken along with your emergency kit. Listen to your local radio / TV, local community warning system for further information. In case of warning of serious storm, move with your family to a strong pucca building. In case of warning of cyclones of severe intensity, evacuate the area with your family, precious items and documents and emergency kit. . GO TO THE NEAREST CYCLONE SHELTER.
if you stay or on your return:
Stay tuned to local radio for updated advice.
Do not allow children to play in, or near, flood waters.
Avoid entering floodwaters. If you must, wear proper protection for your feet and check depth and current with a stick. Stay away from drains, culverts and water over knee-deep.
Do not use electrical appliances, which have been in floodwater until checked for safety. Do not eat food, which has been in floodwaters. Boil tap water (in cities) until supplies have been declared safe. In case of rural areas, store tube well water in plastic jars or use halogen tablets before drinking. Be careful of snakes, snakebites are common during floods.
During the earthquake: Earthquakes give no warning at all. Sometimes, a loud rumbling sound might signal its arrival a few seconds ahead of time. Those few seconds could give you a chance to move to a safer location. Here are some tips for keeping safe during a quake.
Take cover. Go under a table or other sturdy furniture; kneel, sit, or stay close to the floor. Hold on to furniture legs for balance. Be prepared to move if your cover moves.
If no sturdy cover is nearby, kneel or sit close to the floor next to a structurally sound interior wall. Place your hands on the floor for balance.
Do not stand in doorways. Violent motion could cause doors to slam and cause serious injuries. You may also be hit by flying objects.
Move away from windows, mirrors, bookcases and other unsecured heavy objects.
If you are in bed, stay there and cover yourself with pillows and blankets.
Do not run outside if you are inside. Never use the lift.
If you are living in a kutcha house, the best thing to do is to move to an open area where there are no trees, electric or telephone wires.
Move into the open, away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires. Once in the open stay there until the shaking stops.
If your home is badly damaged, you will have to leave. Collect water, food, medicine, other essential items and important documents before leaving.
Avoid places where there are loose electrical wires and do not touch metal objects that are in touch with the loose wires.
Do not re-enter damaged buildings and stay away from badly damaged structures.
If in moving vehicles: Move to a clear area away from buildings, trees, overpasses, or utility wires, stop, and stay in the vehicle. Once the shaking has stopped, proceed with caution. Avoid bridges or ramps that might have been damaged by the quake.
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