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Question
Suggest remedial measures for dealing with natural or man-made disasters.
| Disaster | Remedy | Disaster | Remedy |
| Fire | Earthquake | ||
| Building collapse | Deluge | ||
| Road accident | Storm | ||
| Flood | Tsunami | ||
| War | Drought | ||
| Bomb explosion | Landslide |
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Solution
| Disaster | Remedy | Disaster | Remedy |
| Fire | Call fire brigade and use a fire extinguisher | Earthquake | Give help to clear debris; call an ambulance to send victims to hospitals |
| Building collapse | Give help to clear debris; call an ambulance to send victims to hospitals | Deluge | Donate food and clothing for flood victims; stay at some height if possible |
| Road accident | Call an ambulance and give immediate first-aid and emotional support | Storm | Provide shelter and help in clearing the debris |
| Flood | Donate food and clothing for flood victims; stay at some height if possible | Tsunami | Move to a safer place; donate food and clothing for victims |
| War | Give shelter to innocent victims, provide food and clothing and give first-aid to the victims | Drought | Donate food and water for victims; provide shelter and monetary help |
| Bomb explosion | Call an ambulance, take the victims to a safer place and provide basic first-aid | Landslide | Help in rehabilitation services |
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