Question

How can cyclone damages be reduced? Mention one structural and non-structural mitigation for it?

Answer 1

Answer:

Prepare your home:

1. Ask your local council if your home is built to cyclone standards.
2. Are you adequately insured? Make sure it covers you for storm surge, flooding and cyclone damage, including clean-up and debris removal.
3. Check your roof and repair any loose tiles, eaves or roof screws.
4. Ensure windows are fitted with shutters or metal screens.
5. Trim any branches hanging over your house and clear gutters of leaves and debris.
6. Make sure your household is familiar with the Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS), which is generally broadcast when a cyclone is 12 hours or less away.
7. Decide how you will look after your pets and what you will do if you have to leave them behind.
8. If you hear either a watch or a warning, you should:
9. Stay tuned to your local ABC station on a battery-powered radio and check the ABC Emergency Twitter and Facebook pages regularly for instructions and updates on the cyclone.
10. Familiarise yourself with some of the facts behind tropical cyclones through the Bureau of Meteorology.
11. Check that your emergency survival kit is complete and have it on hand.
12. Let neighbours know a cyclone watch/warning has been issued.
13. Clear your property of all loose items and bring outdoor furniture, children's toys and gardening equipment inside or under cover.
14. Secure boats. Move vehicles/bicycles under cover.
15. Fill buckets and bath with water (in case your water supply gets cut off). Make sure you have enough water purification tablets.
16. If your windows are fitted with shutters, make sure they are closed securely. If not, tape your windows in a criss-crossing fashion using strong packing tape (this will hold broken glass in place).
17. Bring children and pets indoors and remain inside until told otherwise.
18. Let friends and family know where you are.

Answer 2

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