Question

Describe a few safety measures which people in cyclone prone areas should take .

Answer 1

- Keep the windows and doors closed.
- Switch off all the electrical appliances to prevent short circuit
- Stay away from doors and windows
- Keep an first aid kit in case of emergency
- Keep the numbers of police, ambulance and fire station in case of emergency

Answer 2

The precautions followed by the people living in cyclone prone areas are :

. Warnings issued by meteorological department through TV, radio or newspapers should not be ignored.

. People living in cyclone prone areas should make arrangements to shift necessary household goods, domestic animals and vehicles to safer places.

. Phone numbers of all emergency services like hospital, fire Brigade and police should be kept handy all time.