dos and donts during earthquakes,floods,cyclones and fire accidents
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Explanation:
Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires. Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped. Avoid roads, bridges, or ramps that might have been damaged by the earthquake.
Don't eat any food that has come into contact with flood water. Don't reconnect your power supply until a qualified engineer has checked it. Be alert for gas leaks – do not smoke or use candles, lanterns, or open flames. Never turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet.
Safety measures before cyclone
Stay calm, do not panic. * Keep you mobile phones charged to ensure connectivity. * Listen to radio, watch TV, read newspapers for weather updates. * Keep your documents and valuables in water-proof containers
Cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth when you are trapped in a fire. ... If you can see a fire and are not caught in it, call the fire services on 101 and leave the area so you don't crowd the space, making rescues easier. Have a working fire alarm at your homes and offices.
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FLOODS
Do's
1. Switch off electrical and gas appliances along with the services at the mains.
2. Avoid your mouth from coming in contact with flood water as it may be contaminated with sewage, oils, chemicals and other substances.
3. Stay away from power lines as electrical current can travel through water.
Dont's
1. Don't swim through flowing water - you may get swept away or struck by an object in the water.
2. Don't eat any food that has come into contact with flood water.
3. Don't reconnect your power supply until a qualified engineer has checked it. Be alert for gas leaks - do not smoke or use candles, lanterns, or open flames.
EARTHQUAKES
Do's
1. If you are indoors take cover under a desk, table, bed or doorways and against inside walls and staircase. Stay away from glass doors, glass planes, glass windows or any glass material.
2. If you are outside move away from the buildings and utility wirea.
3. Once in the open, stay there till the vibration stops.
Dont's
1. Do not turn on the gas if you turned it off, let the gas company do it.
2. Do not use matches, lighters, camp stoves or barbecues, electrical equipment, appliances until you are sure there are no gas leaks. They may create a spark that could ignite leaking gas and cause an explosion and fire.
3.Don't spread and believe rumours.
CYCLONES
Do's
1. Get extra food.which can be eaten without cooking.Store extra drinking water in suitably covered vessels.
2. Small and loose things,which can fly in strong winds should be stored safely in a small room.
3. Switch off the electrical mains in your house and remain calm.
Dont's
1. Do not delay and run the risk of being marooned.
2. Don't leave shelters until informed by the rescue personals.
3. Don't go into damaged buildings.
FIRE ACCIDENTS
Do's
1. Keep important items such as medications and medical equipment handy for quick access in the event of a building evacuation.
2. Before opening a door, feel it with the back of your hand. If the door is hot, do not open it.
3. If you encounter smoke during your evacuation, stay low to the floor.
Dont's
1. Don't use elevator during an evacuation.
2. Do not run if your clothes catch fire because it will fan the flames. Instead roll on the ground or use a heavy blanket to extinguish them.
3. Do not hide in bathrooms during fire, because if the fire doesn’t kill you near water, smoke will.
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