Sunday, February 5, 2023
  • Login
Samarth Community
Advertisement
  • Home
  • Health
  • Travel
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspiration
  • Home & Family
  • Money-matters
  • Food
  • Retirement
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Health
  • Travel
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspiration
  • Home & Family
  • Money-matters
  • Food
  • Retirement
No Result
View All Result
Samarth Community
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspiration
  • Home & Family
  • Money-matters
  • Travel
  • Food
  • Retirement
Home Uncategorized

Safety Tips for Disaster Management

0
SHARES
169
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Climate change is affecting many parts of the world, resulting in unforeseen occurrences such as floods, earthquakes, cyclones, etc. Natural disasters are mostly unpredictable, despite the advance in technology. We do get warnings for heavy rains and cyclones, but beyond that, it’s not as easy. It is therefore good to know what to do if an earthquake strikes, or your city gets flooded, etc. When disaster strikes heavily, there isn’t much anyone can do; however, often, that is not the case. Low-frequency earthquakes, flooded low-level areas, dams being opened, etc. are what we face commonly. Let’s see what we can do to remain safe during such times.

Earthquakes

Here is a set of dos and don’ts for the earthquake scenario, which usually is the heavy tremors one can feel.

join now

Join Samarth Community

Special offer, only ₹50 ₹100 per month (50% off payable annually)
Samarth membership gives you access to discounts, programs and services.

Join Now >

Dos

  • If you are indoors and can easily get outside or the tremors are very low, please make your way outside and wait it out.
  • If the tremors are heavy, find a sturdy piece of furniture and stay underneath it, and hold on.
  • Keep away from windows and glasses as they break easily and can fall on you.
  • If you are outside, stay away from trees, electric poles, wiring, etc. Find an open ground or wide roads as that is the safest.
  • Move outside only when you are sure that the tremors have stopped and nothing seems to be falling around.

Don’ts

  • Do not try to rush out if the tremors are heavy and things around are shaking heavily. Something may fall on you and you may even lose your life.
  • Do not use elevators and lifts.
  • Do not stay where you are, especially if you are near a wall or any heavy structure that can fall.
  • Do not stay under any heavy fixtures that can easily fall off or break during the tremors.

Floods

Floods are usually caused in low-lying areas due to heavy rain, and dam overflows, etc.

Dos

  • Always keep one or two emergency kits ready for survival if your area is flood-prone.
  • Keep emergency lamps charged and check periodically.
  • Since these days, technology helps, follow news and reach out to the local administration and follow their instructions. Ensure you have your power banks charged so the mobiles can keep working until help arrives or power is restored.
  • If it is possible, avoid staying in flooded waters and move to the higher floors or terrace till help comes.
  • Do not drink tap water or attempt to use any electric appliance as there could be issues.
  • Install inverters/generators on the first floor or above to ensure they can work even if the ground floor is flooded.
  • Switch off the power mains, if required.

Don’ts

  • Do not wade through flood waters. It will be contaminated and also may carry electric current if wires have been broken.
  • Do not attempt to use your vehicles to get away unless the local administration says it is safe to do so.

Cyclones

Dos

Cyclones are most often predicted by their severity.

  • If you have been asked to evacuate to a local safe house, then please do so.
  • Follow the news and instructions to know the cyclone movement and destruction if any, the path, etc.
  • If you have safe shelters or bunkers, then please use them as advised.
  • Keep emergency lights powered along with emergency kits to tide out a few days, if required.
  • Switch off the power mains, if required.

Don’ts

  • Do not step out to check on status unless you are told by the administration that it is safe to do so.
  • Do not forward unverified messages that can cause panic.
  • Do not try to use vehicles immediately after a cyclone, as the roads are risky and gusty winds may continue.

While these are the generic safety measures, depending on the region and the chances of the disaster occurring, local administration proactively keeps passing relevant information. Also, disaster management committees and processes will be in place if you are staying in apartments or communities. Ensure that you attend the awareness sessions on these to know what should be followed. Also, if you are in disaster-prone areas, it is good to have relevant insurance coverage to try and salvage the situation in the worst case.

Tags: cycloneearthquakefloodHome SafetySafetysenior safety
Previous Post

How to manage allergies in seniors

Next Post

6 Simple Tips to Feel Energised

Related Posts

Being Independent at your own home
Inspiration

Being Independent in Your Own Home

Disasters 101: How to stay prepared as seniors
Lifestyle

Disasters 101: How to stay prepared as seniors

5 Monsoon Safety Tips
Health

5 Monsoon Safety Tips

The Mobility Aid you Need to Know About – Stairlift
Home & Family

The Mobility Aid you Need to Know About – Stairlift

Easy Way for Seniors to Avoid Social Media Scams!
Lifestyle

Easy Way for Seniors to Avoid Social Media Scams!

Top 5 Senior Safety Tips When Outside The House
Health

Top 5 Senior Safety Tips When Outside The House

Next Post
6 Simple Tips to Feel Energised

6 Simple Tips to Feel Energised

Stay Connected

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Gayatri Mantra – It’s Importance & Power

Gayatri Mantra – It’s Importance & Power

Understanding Estate Planning

5 Ayurvedic herbs that help you age better

6 Easy Exercises to Improve Balance and Agility in Seniors!

6 Easy Exercises to Improve Balance and Agility in Seniors!

The Power of Alagiri Nandini

The Power of Alagiri Nandini

senior passport

How To Get A Senior Citizen Passport

travel

5 Must-See Places In India For Seniors

6 Ways To Make The Home Safer For Seniors

6 Ways To Make The Home Safer For Seniors

Gayatri Mantra – It’s Importance & Power

Gayatri Mantra – It’s Importance & Power

Deworming in Seniors

Do Seniors Need Deworming?

5 Tips to Strengthen Bones

5 Tips to Strengthen Your Aging Bones

Hiccups

Getting Hiccups – Here’s What you can do

Being Independent at your own home

Being Independent in Your Own Home

Recent News

Deworming in Seniors

Do Seniors Need Deworming?

5 Tips to Strengthen Bones

5 Tips to Strengthen Your Aging Bones

Hiccups

Getting Hiccups – Here’s What you can do

Being Independent at your own home

Being Independent in Your Own Home

Samarth is India’s no.1 senior citizen organization, serving 30,000+ senior citizens across India.

Follow us

Facebook Twitter Instagram

Browse by Category

Health
Travel
Lifestyle
Inspiration
Home & Family
Money-Matters
Food
Retirement

Menu Bar

Community
Join
Events
Videos
Senior Living
Samarth Store
Magazines
Hello zindagi

Quick Links

Member Checker
In the Media
Privacy Policy
Refund & Cancellation
Advertise with us
Terms of Use

© Copyright 2021.  Samarth Community.

WhatsApp us