1. INTRODUCTION

· On the road, drive away from subways, flyovers and bridges. Stop in safe area. Stay in
vehicle.
2.3 After an Earthquake
· Check for injuries. Provide first aid.
· Check for water, sewage breaks and for downed electrical lines and short-circuits. Turn off
appropriate utilities. Look for and extinguish small fires. Eliminate fire hazards.
· Check for building damage and potential safety problems.
· Clean up dangerous spills.
· Turn on radio and listen for instructions from local authorities/police/fire brigade
· Don't use the telephone except for emergencies.
· Expect aftershocks. Each time you feel one, drop, cover, and hold on
3 Floods and Flash Floods :
[In addition to what has been listed under family preparedness as a generic response, floods
demand specific preparedness and responses. Given below are the preparedness measures
and responses which are specific to floods].
Floods are the most common and widespread of all natural hazards. Some floods develop
over a period of days, but flash floods can result in raging waters in just a few minutes.
Flash floods carry rocks, mud and other debris and can occur without any visible sign of
rainfall. Land slides are another danger created by flooding.
3.1 Before a Flood
· Find out if the area is flood-prone from the local authorities.
· Understand the flood levels and learn about the history of flooding in the community.
· Learn flood warning signs and community alert signals and know the terms used to
describe flooding.
3.2 During a Flood Watch
· Listen to a battery-operated radio for the latest flood information. Fill buckets and other
water containers with clean water in case water becomes contaminated.
· Be aware of flash floods. Flash floods will rise faster and cut off the escape routes. If there
is any possibility of a flash flood occurring, move immediately to higher ground. Do not
wait for instructions to move.
· Move valuable household possessions to the upper floors or to safe ground if time permits.
3.3. During a Flood
If Indoors:
· Turn on battery-operated radio or television to get the latest emergency information.
· Get your preassembled emergency supplies.
· If told to leave, do so immediately.
If Outdoors:
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