1. INTRODUCTION

· Climb to high ground and stay there. Avoid walking through any floodwaters. If it is
moving swiftly, even shallow water can sweep you off your feet.
· Do not allow children to play in flood waters
If In A vehicle:
· If travelling towards a flooded area, turn around and go another way.
· If the vehicle stalls, abandon it immediately on the side of the road and climb to higher
ground. Many deaths have resulted from attempts to move stalled vehicles.
· If trapped in a vehicle that is going under water, get out of the submerged vehicle by
opening a window or door and swimming to safety.
3.4 After a Flood
· Flood dangers do not end when the water begins to recede. Listen to a radio or television
and don't return home until authorities indicate it is safe to do so.
· When entering buildings, use extreme caution.
· Examine walls, floors, doors, and windows to make sure that the building is not in danger
of collapsing.
· Watch out for animals, especially poisonous snakes, that may have got into the house with
the flood waters. Use a stick to poke through debris.
· Watch for loose plaster and ceilings that could fall.
· Throw away food that has come in contact with flood waters.
· Remove water from the house to avoid structural damage.
4 Epidemics :
[In addition to what has been listed under family preparedness as a generic response,
epidemics demand specific preparedness and responses. Given below are the preparedness
measures and responses which are specific to epidemics ].
Different epidemics will have different etymology and consequences. Water-borne, vectorborne
or viral epidemics will need different levels of preparedness and response. Some
epidemics may have a quick onset whereas others may take a longer time to spread. The
public health department is primarily concerned with issuing the epidemic warning and
declaring the areas as epidemic prone.
4.1 After the warning
· Understand the specific nature of the epidemic including the causation, nature of spread,
symptoms and medication
· Understand the specific precautionary and preventive measures to be taken by the family
members.
· Ensure intake of safe water and food. Take extra measures to protect food stocks.
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