Question

What are the Risk reduction measures taken before and after cyclone.

Answer 1

1. Risk Reduction Measures Before: Ignore rumors, stay calm, don’t be panic; Keep your mobile phones charged to ensure connectivity; use SMS; listen to the radio; watch TV; read newspapers for weather updates. Keep your documents and valuables in waterproof containers; prepare an emergency kit with essential items for survival; secure your house; carry out repairs; don’t leave sharp objects loose; untie cattle/animals for their safety. Fishermen should keep a radio set with extra batteries handy; keep boats and rafts tied up safely and don’t venture out in the sea.
2. During: Take care of the old and young, keep all family members inside the house; switch of all electrical appliances, stay in an empty room, movable items should be kept securely tied; try to help your neighbors but, don't go out during cyclone.
3. After: Those who shifted to the cyclone center must remain there till instructions are received; strictly avoid loose electrical wires after the cyclone; beware of snakes and other animals immediately after the cyclone; clear debris and carcasses from/near the premise after the cyclone and report losses truthfully and accurately to the authorities.