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Protect yourself from Cyclones and Storms

Posted by Starwin on 25th May, 2009



The dreadful Cyclone Aila hit Bengal and rendered 23 dead and nearly 1 lakh people displaced.A severe storm with a wind speed of 110 kmph, followed by heavy rainfall, preceded the cyclone ripping through West Bengal, Coastal parts of Orrisa and Bangladesh. Unofficial reports, however, put the toll at 26 and the number of affected at over 2 lakhs. How can we protect ourselves from cyclones or made adequate precautions to be protected from cyclones and storms? The following piece of information will help you understand how you can prevent from falling victim to cyclones or storms.
In a cyclone ridden area, it’s a good idea to attach permanent shutters or at least put metal screens to glass windows and doors.

Before the storm advances:
• Get rid of loose objects that might get broken or cause damage if blown around
• Tie down or fill with water huge, relatively light things like garbage bins and boats
• Cover vehicle with a sheeting or blankets – ensure that you have a tank of fuel in case you need and are able to vacate
• Give adequate shelter and safety to your pets
• Fill your bath and sink with fresh, drinking water.
• If floods are likely, move garbage, cardboard boxes, chemicals and toxic substances out of reach.

What should you do as a protection during a cyclone or storm

• Stay safe when the storm or cyclone hits. cylone

Take refuge in the strongest part of your home like the hall, cellar or bathroom
• If you’re driving, slow down or park away from trees, power lines, rivers or creeks
• If you are inside cover yourself with a blanket or mattress and stay under a table.
• Listen to a portable radio for weather updates
• If flooding is likely, put furniture, TV and mats as high as you can
• Don’t make use of the landline telephone and disconnect electrical appliances - it’s dangerous if there’s lightning about
• Don’t take shelter under a tree, it can be quite dangerous
• Don’t lie down if you’re caught outside without shelter. You want minimal contact of the body to the ground to reduce the risk of being struck by lightning.


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