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Following is the picture of a disaster. How will be your pre-and post-disaster management in case you face this disaster? Disaster - Heavy rains and floods. - Science and Technology 2

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Following is the picture of a disaster. How will be your pre-and post-disaster management in case you face this disaster?

Disaster - Heavy rains and floods.


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Solution

Disaster - Heavy rains and floods.

Pre-disaster management: 

  • Keep an emergency kit. This kit should consist of portable lights, medicines, etc.
  • Keep extra dry food and portable water
  • Move to higher floors if possible
  • Switch off all the electrical appliances 

Post-disaster management:

  • Avoid going to water flooded areas as there are chances of harmful insects being present there
  • Check for the casualties around
  • Help the victims in need
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Chapter 10: Disaster Management - Exercises [Page 120]

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Balbharati Science and Technology 2 [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 10 Disaster Management
Exercises | Q 11.3 | Page 120

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