Question

Let's make a posteer showing at least five things that we should do and five things that we should do and five things that we should not do during the monsoon season flood

Answer 1

Answer:

Before

• Ignore rumours, stay calm, don’t panic.

• Keep your mobile phones charged for emergency communication; use

SMS.

• Listen to radio, watch TV, read newspapers for weather updates.

• Keep cattle/animals untied to ensure their safety.

• Prepare an emergency kit with essential items for safety and survival.

• Keep your documents and valuables in water-proof bags.

• Know the safe routes to nearest shelter/raised pucca house.

• Evacuate immediately to safe places when directed by government

officials.

• Store enough ready-to-eat food and water for at least a week.

• Be aware of flash flood areas such as canals, streams, drainage channels.

Explanation:

After

• Do not allow children to play in or near flood waters.

• Don’t use any damaged electrical goods, get them checked.

• If instructed, turn off utilities at main switches and unplug appliances - do

not touch electrical equipment if wet.

• Watch out for broken electric poles and wires, sharp objects and debris.

• Do not eat food that has been in flood waters.

• Use mosquito nets to prevent malaria.

• Be careful of snakes as snake bites are common during floods.

• Don’t use the toilet or tap water if the water lines / sewage pipes are

damaged.

• Do not drink tap water until advised by the Health Department that the

water is safe to drink

  During

• Don’t enter floodwaters. In case you need to, wear suitable footwear.

• Stay away from sewerage lines, gutters, drains, culverts, etc.

• Stay away from electric poles and fallen power lines to avoid electrocution.

• Mark any open drains or manholes with visible signs (red flags or

barricades).

• Do not walk or drive in the flood waters. Remember, two feet of moving

flood water can wash away big cars as well.

• Eat freshly cooked or dry food. Keep your food covered.

• Drink boiled/chlorinated water.

• Use disinfectants to keep your surroundings clean.