Cyclone Vayu: 7 Safety Measures To Take For Disaster Preparedness

Warnings have been issued about cyclone Vayu. The eastern coast was distraught with 72 deaths and multiple crores in damages in the early days of May. The western coast, specifically the areas of Saurashtra and Kutch are being evacuated in a hurry, with the cyclone expected to hit on the 13th of June. Nearly 3 lakh people from high-alert districts are being evacuated as of noon June 12.  It is imperative to take some safety measures and precautions for appropriate disaster preparedness. Not to panic is the first and foremost thing that people must do. Following are other safety measures to be taken to protect yourself from cyclone Vayu. 

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Cyclone Vayu: Safety measures and precautionary steps

3. Store water: It is likely that your water supply will be cut off when the cyclone hits. So, you must store some drinking water and even fill up some buckets of water to bath with. Keep chlorine tablets handy, as you must ensure that the water you're drinking or using isn't contaminated. 

Cyclone Vayu: Be prepared for emergencies in advance with these tips
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4. Turn off all appliances, electricity, gas and water: Keeping appliances and electricity running in these times can cause severe situations of a power surge. This will damage any connected electrical equipment and at times short circuit the entire house. It might even be fatal in times of lightning. Additionally, keeping your water running and gas on, could cause unwanted accidents, that you must avoid to make sure that the situation doesn't get much worse.

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5. Wear sturdy shoes and sufficient clothing: There will be situations where you might have to walk on difficult paths full of debris or water, while braving the winds and the extreme weather conditions. So, make sure you have your sturdiest shoes on, and are sufficiently covered, to prevent diseases, those water borne in particular. 

6. Look for sturdy shelter: Whether evacuated or not, its best if you find yourself some sturdy and stable shelter. Your homes usually should be enough, but if you can't be sure, find a hard covered shelter to protect yourself from falling debris. Keep yourself away from trees, as they may fall due to the strong winds. The disaster preparedness centres of the government have created 67 shelters already, and they should be able to keep you sufficiently safe.

7. Keep up with the news for updates: Do not believe in rumours and hearsay. Keep one eye on the news for updates, or one ear on your battery powered radio. Make sure you don't miss out on any official communication, each cyclone has nuances that those at the centre of it know best. Listen to the officials and make sure you don't put your life at risk. 

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