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S.No |
Do’s |
Don’ts |
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1. |
Raise furniture, electrical appliances on beds and tables |
Don’t enter flood waters. If you need to enter, then wear suitable footwear |
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2. |
Put sandbags in the toilet bowl and cover all drain holes to prevent sewage back flow. |
Don’t walk through moving water. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you |
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3. |
Use bleaching powder and lime to disinfect the surroundings |
Don’t get near the electric poles and fallen power-lines to avoid electrocution |
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4. |
Eat freshly cooked or dry food. Always keep your food covered |
Don’t get near the sewage line, gutters, drains, culverts etc. |
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5. |
Drink boiled water or use chlorine tablets to purify water before drinking as advised by Health Department |
Don’t let children remain on empty stomach |
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6. |
After the flood recedes, watch out for broken electric poles, damaged bridges, broken glass, sharp objects and debris |
Don’t leave the safe shelter until the local officials declare normalcy |
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7. |
Keep your mobile phones charged Listen to radio or watch television for the latest weather bulletin and flood warnings |
Don’t allow children to play in or near flood waters |
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8. |
Keep strong ropes, a lantern, battery operated torches, extra batteries ready |
Don’t use any damaged electric goods, get it checked by an electrician before using it |
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9. |
Keep the First Aid Kit Ready with extra medication for snake bite and diarrhea |
Don’t use the toilet or tap water if the water lines or sewage pipes are damaged |
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10. |
Stay in touch with local officials. Follow instructions when asked to evacuate |
Don’t eat food which has been in flood waters |
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11. |
If you are being evacuated: pack some clothing, essential medication, valuables, important documents in water proof bags to be taken to the safe shelter; and turn off power and gas connection before leaving the house |
Don’t drive into flooded areas. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely. You and the vehicle can be quickly swept away |
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12. |
Keep cattle untied to ensure their safety |
Avoid spreading rumours, you not sure about; stay updated with authentic official update being disseminated through Radio or TV channels |
