Alert

Cyclone

 
If a cyclone alert is issued, do not panic, prepare yourself.
 
 
Before cyclone - keep the other important papers and valuables at higher places.
 
 
Before cyclone - store dry food and water in abundance.
 
 
Keep other important papers and valuables at higher places.
 
 
Keep torch batteries and hurricane lantern/emergency light handy.
 
 
Before cyclone - keep listening to battery operated radio for latest information.
 
 
Before/during cyclone - keep the premises clean from debris which may fly with wind.
 
 
 
 
During cyclone warning - shut all doors and windows and stay indoors
 
 
If cyclone is affecting you, switch off electrical and gas mains in your house.
 
 
 
 
During cyclone warning - when asked to evacuate, move to a designated cyclone shelter with the safety kit.
 
 
During cyclone warning - help all women, especially pregnant women, children, elderly and sick people to move to the cyclone shelter.
 
 
During cyclone warning - keep a safety kit including documents ready.
 
 
After cyclone - do not try to enter damaged buildings.
 
 
 
 
After cyclone - volunteer to help people in need.
 
 
After cyclone - drink boiled water.
 
 
After cyclone - drink boiled water.
 
 
After cyclone - make phone calls when it is absolutely necessary. SMS more frequently for general purpose and keep mobile phone.
 
 
After cyclone - when ‘all clear messages’ is declared by the government officials then only venture out.
 
 
After cyclone - listen to the advice of local officials and emergency workers.
 
 
After cyclone - watch out for broken electric poles, broken glasses and sharp objects.
 
 
After cyclone - stay away from flooded and affected areas.
 

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