Question

Write a note on the disaster management at block level

Answer 1

Earthquake

Do’s –  

In the event of an earthquake follow Duck – Cover – Hold principle.

Rush to open area.

Switch off electricity from Mains.

Don’ts –  

Do not stand close to high rise buildings, weak houses and windows.

Do not stand close to electric poles and under a tree.

Do not use lift in the event of earthquakes.

Floods –  

Do’s –

Keep Emergency kit, jewelleries and important documents ready.

Listen carefully to flood warnings.

Immediately move to a higher and safer place.

Don’ts –  

Do not enter into flood water.

Do not stand close to electric poles and wires.

Do not use contaminated water.

Fire –

Do’s –  

Keep sand bucket and fire extinguishers ready.

In case of fire follow Stop – Drop – Roll principle.

In case of smoke in a room crawl on your knees.

Don’ts –  

Do not put excess load on electric sockets.

Avoid oiling up of garbage and dry leaves on roof of the house.

Do not light fire crackers at congested places and near vehicles.

Answer 2

$<b>$Block level disaster management plans have been drafted by analysing local pockets and clusters prone to disasters in the district. This was conveyed at the recently held review meeting of the district disaster management agency under District Collector K.Vivekanandan here.