The precautions should be taken before cyclone
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Explanation:
Things to take care of before the cyclone hits:
- Secure loose sheets on the roof, doors and windows and make sure trees or branches that can cause damage are trimmed. Make sure there's no intrusion of rainwater in your house and clean nearby gutters to prevent the blockage of rainwater or stagnation.
Explanation:
Keep an emergency kit handy with first aid necessities in case of any injuries.
Have a backup power system in place, such as a power bank to charge mobiles/laptops in case of power failure. Keep enough flashlights and dry cells ready as well.
Trim any branches hanging over rooftops/balconies and clear the storm drains of leaves, snags, etc. in order to avoid waterlogging.
Take a look around the house/apartment and within the society premises to remove any dead branches, metal sheets, pipes, glass, unhinged garbage receptors, bricks, and other materials that can go flying off with strong winds.
Check the house for loose/broken/ cracked glass in windows and doors. Also, check if there are loose tiles or distresses that can come apart during the cyclone and have them fixed.
If doors and windows seem weak and there isn’t enough time to repair then, have them temporarily boarded.
Clear your balconies, patios, gardens, and other front-facing structures of loose items including hanging pots, decorations, furniture, and any other paraphernalia.
Have enough water clearing tools like mops, buckets, and towels handy in case of stormwater comes gushing in the house.
Stay updated with vital information and cyclone updates through TV, radio, digital mediums (a transistor radio would also do in case of a complete power outage and no access to the internet).
If your house has higher ground, take shelter there. Otherwise, stay in the centre of the house and keep away from doors and windows.
It’s not advisable to completely prevent air circulation. Crack open a window (halfway) located at the sides that are not in the direction of the wind.
Disconnect all non-essential electronic equipment that consumes power such as fridge, TV, washing machine. At the same time, check all electrical connections in the house and common areas of the society to make sure there are no exposed wires, flammable liquids, or burning smells. If you want to be doubly sure or if the danger is severe, switch off the electrical mains in the house