What are precautions would you take during a cyclone if you are staying in a cyclone prone area ?
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Preparing for a cyclone
Assemble an emergency kit that includes things like first aid supplies, torch, battery operated portable radio, important documents and medicines.
Ensure your family members and/or employees know how to turn off mains supply for water, power and gas.
Make sure your property has clear access for emergency services.
Have an evacuation plan and discuss with your family and/or employees.
Regularly check the condition of your property’s roof and arrange the repair of any loose tiles, eaves or roof screws.
Fit windows with shutters or metal screens.
Ensure your vehicle is in good working order.
If you receive a warning for your area, charge your mobile battery and fill up the car if possible.
At the onset a cyclone
First and foremost, the safety of you, your loved ones and employees should come first. For any emergencies, please call 000.
Use local alerts and warning systems to get information and expert informed advice.
If safe to do so, move your vehicle undercover and secure any outdoor furniture and other items.
Fill buckets, sinks and baths with water in case the water supply becomes restricted.
Gather everyone indoors including any pets.
Stay away from doors, windows and exterior walls.
Turn off all electricity, gas and water and unplug all appliances.
During a cyclone
Listen to your portable radio for updates and remain indoors until advised.
If an official evacuation order is issued, you must leave immediately and seek shelter elsewhere.
After a cyclone
If you have been evacuated, don’t return to your property or vehicle until authorities confirm it is safe to do so.
Flooding can occur after a cyclone. Use local alerts and warning systems to get information and expert informed advice.
Stay away from damaged areas and properties.
Don’t use electrical appliances that have been wet until they’ve been checked for safety by a professional.
Drinking water may be contaminated, so listen out for news reports to confirm whether the community’s water supply is safe to drink.
Take photos and dispose of any items that have been affected by contaminated flood waters.
If you have been evacuated, only return to your property when authorities indicate it is safe.
Stay away from damaged power lines, fallen trees and flood waters.
Assemble an emergency kit that includes things like first aid supplies, torch, battery operated portable radio, important documents and medicines.
Ensure your family members and/or employees know how to turn off mains supply for water, power and gas.
Make sure your property has clear access for emergency services.
Have an evacuation plan and discuss with your family and/or employees.
Regularly check the condition of your property’s roof and arrange the repair of any loose tiles, eaves or roof screws.
Fit windows with shutters or metal screens.
Ensure your vehicle is in good working order.
If you receive a warning for your area, charge your mobile battery and fill up the car if possible.
At the onset a cyclone
First and foremost, the safety of you, your loved ones and employees should come first. For any emergencies, please call 000.
Use local alerts and warning systems to get information and expert informed advice.
If safe to do so, move your vehicle undercover and secure any outdoor furniture and other items.
Fill buckets, sinks and baths with water in case the water supply becomes restricted.
Gather everyone indoors including any pets.
Stay away from doors, windows and exterior walls.
Turn off all electricity, gas and water and unplug all appliances.
During a cyclone
Listen to your portable radio for updates and remain indoors until advised.
If an official evacuation order is issued, you must leave immediately and seek shelter elsewhere.
After a cyclone
If you have been evacuated, don’t return to your property or vehicle until authorities confirm it is safe to do so.
Flooding can occur after a cyclone. Use local alerts and warning systems to get information and expert informed advice.
Stay away from damaged areas and properties.
Don’t use electrical appliances that have been wet until they’ve been checked for safety by a professional.
Drinking water may be contaminated, so listen out for news reports to confirm whether the community’s water supply is safe to drink.
Take photos and dispose of any items that have been affected by contaminated flood waters.
If you have been evacuated, only return to your property when authorities indicate it is safe.
Stay away from damaged power lines, fallen trees and flood waters.
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Cyclone➫ A large scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure.
♦ It is also referred to as Hurricanes & Typhoons.
♦ It is characterized by inward spiraling winds that rotate about a zone of low pressure.
♦ It rotate clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere & anti-clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.
♦ They consist of the eye, eyewall & rainbands.
➧ Types of Cyclones are:-
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❱ Hurricanes
❱ Cyclone
❱ Typhoons
❱ Tornadoes
❱ Tropical Cyclone
➧ Causes of Cyclones:-
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It caused by a combination of strong winds driving water onshore and the lower atmospheric pressure in a tropical Cyclone.
➧ Effects of Cyclones:-
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❱ It caused loss of life and property.
❱ It can cause inundation of low-lying coastal areas.
❱ It may damage:-
♦ Trees
♦ Installation
♦ Dwellings
♦ Communication systems
➧ Precautions of Cyclones:-
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❱ Don't go outside until officially advised it is safe.
❱ Check for gas leaks.
❱ Listen to local radio for official warnings & advice.
❱ If you have to evacuate or did so earlier don't return until advised.
➧ Prevention of Cyclones:-
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❱ Avoid areas prone to storm surges and flooding.
❱ Shelter domestic animals.
❱ Secure vehicles.
❱ Avoid going outside.
❱ Monitor closely Cyclone bulletins on Radio.
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Thanks...✊
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┗─━─━─━─━∞◆∞━─━─━─━─┛
Cyclone➫ A large scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure.
♦ It is also referred to as Hurricanes & Typhoons.
♦ It is characterized by inward spiraling winds that rotate about a zone of low pressure.
♦ It rotate clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere & anti-clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.
♦ They consist of the eye, eyewall & rainbands.
➧ Types of Cyclones are:-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=⤵
❱ Hurricanes
❱ Cyclone
❱ Typhoons
❱ Tornadoes
❱ Tropical Cyclone
➧ Causes of Cyclones:-
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It caused by a combination of strong winds driving water onshore and the lower atmospheric pressure in a tropical Cyclone.
➧ Effects of Cyclones:-
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❱ It caused loss of life and property.
❱ It can cause inundation of low-lying coastal areas.
❱ It may damage:-
♦ Trees
♦ Installation
♦ Dwellings
♦ Communication systems
➧ Precautions of Cyclones:-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=⤵
❱ Don't go outside until officially advised it is safe.
❱ Check for gas leaks.
❱ Listen to local radio for official warnings & advice.
❱ If you have to evacuate or did so earlier don't return until advised.
➧ Prevention of Cyclones:-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=⤵
❱ Avoid areas prone to storm surges and flooding.
❱ Shelter domestic animals.
❱ Secure vehicles.
❱ Avoid going outside.
❱ Monitor closely Cyclone bulletins on Radio.
_________
Thanks...✊
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